Training & Support
Are you struggling to put together a marketing plan for your venue or festival?
Do you need advice on attracting new audiences, or programming for a specialist season?
Do you have a technical issue at your venue, or need advice with projection?
Need guidance on constructing a budget or evaluation?
We are here to help you if you feel you are lacking in a specific area of cinema expertise, have an issue you’d like to talk through, or need some programming advice. We can provide you with the assistance and knowledge you require to help your organisation develop and grow. Our team are available to book for half day 1-2-1 sessions, followed by evaluation and practical steps to take next. Sessions can take place over the telephone, zoom or face to face at your convenience. We can also signpost you to a range of film industry experts based in the region if we do not have the expertise in-house.
1-2-1 Advice
The Film Hub South West team can provide Hub Members with access to FREE 1-2-1 specialised advice on a range of topics from effective marketing to introductory programming and fundraising.
Please note this scheme is for Hub Members only (exhibitors screening films in the South West). For filmmakers, writers, producers, directors seeking advice please sign up for the BFI Network South West newsletter.
Contact filmhub@watershed.co.uk with your request and we will do our best to accomodate.
Current Support for Members
Technical Support
Bespoke advice and assistance for independent exhibitors, about to reopen
Bursaries
Gain new skills, increase your confidence, build your network and improve what you do! Bursaries are available to staff, board members and volunteers of Member organisations. Read on to find out more...
1-2-1 Sessions
Free 1-2-1 specialised advice for venues and film festivals on a range of topics from effective marketing to introductory programming
Member Meet-Ups Online
Monthly Meet-ups on Zoom for Members to connect & access training and advice
Beyond Boundaries
A rolling funding pot for activity with a focus on under-represented voices in the creative sector here in the South West.
More from Film Hub South West
Guides for Implementing Sustainable Practice in Film Exhibition
This guide takes you through some useful information that considers how to minimise the environmental impact of your activity, no matter the size of your organisation.
Guides for dismantling structural inequality in your cinema and preventing bullying and harassment
Principles and guidance for tackling and preventing bullying and harassment in the screen industries commissioned by the BFI and supported by organisations across the UK.
BFI guidance on bullying and harassment prevention for the screen industries
Principles and guidance for tackling and preventing bullying and harassment in the screen industries commissioned by the BFI and supported by organisations across the UK.
Guides to Diverse Audiences
On this page you will find resources from Inclusive Cinema to help you in understanding and working to support diversity in UK cinema exhibition.
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.
