Showing Films
Whether you’re new to film exhibition, or you’re an established film venue or festival, we are here to help you show films.
Film Hub South West is the driving force behind a growing network of over 110 cinemas, film festivals, cross-arts venues and other film exhibition organisations. Our region covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West of England, Hampshire, The Isle of Wight and The Isles of Scilly.
Membership is free and offers a range of benefits, including access to training, financial support, film programmes/seasons, members only industry newsletters, resources and networking opportunities.
We work collaboratively with our members to develop a thriving and inclusive film sector enabling more people to show and watch films where they are. Find out more about what Film Hub South West has to offer and how you can get involved below:
Film Hub SW, as part of the BFI Film Audience Network, awards funds from the National Lottery in order to bring more films to more audiences across the UK.
Membership
We welcome organisations that screen films to join our growing network of members. Membership is free and offers a range of benefits, including access to training, funding, special programmes and networking opportunities.
Funding Opportunities
Get support to show films. Film Hub South West offers a range of support for members to develop audiences for cinema beyond the mainstream, from supporting small scale targeted social media campaigns to investing in ambitious audience facing activity.
Training & Support
Explore our range of training and support for members, including one-to-one advice sessions, professional development workshops, networking events and travel bursaries.
Programming Opportunities
Film Hub South West offers a range of programming and audience development opportunities to our members.
From nationwide seasons to new releases, the films on offer often come with financial support for special events and marketing, helping you reach the right audience.
Guides & Resources
Film Hub South West, and our partners across the BFI Film Audience Network, create guides and resources to help in lots of different areas: from developing young audiences to hosting dementia friendly screenings.
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More from Film Hub South West
Why Join FHSW
Free to qualifying organisations Film Hub South West offers a range of benefits.
Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger
A open fund available to BFI FAN Members for Powell And Pressburger exhibition activity from October 2023
Rolling Audience Development Pitch Pot
This rolling fund offers access support of £100-£2000 towards cultural film events and audience development and engagement activity between May 2023 - March 2024.
FAN Film Exhibition Fund 2023-26
Apply for awards of up to £10,000 per year to create opportunities for people to engage with UK independent and international film and the wider moving image across the South West.
Watershed is the Lead Film Hub Organisation for Film Hub South West, part of the BFI Film Audience Network.
Watershed is a Registered Charity No. 284188 and a Social Enterprise
Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Film Hub South West &
BFI NETWORK South West
are part of the BFI Film Audience Network, supported by The National Lottery.
