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Welcoming our Inclusion Associates

Posted on Wed 10 March 2021

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Aisha Thomas and Katie Donovan-Adekanmbi as our Inclusion Associates who will be joining Watershed for a fixed term consultancy from March – June.

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Depict '21 Call for Entries

Posted on Mon 1 March 2021

Submissions are now open for Depict ’21 – Watershed’s ultra-short film competition, part of Encounters Film Festival.

March 2021 Cinema Podcast

  March 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Thu 25 Feb 2021

This month Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, is joined by historian, writer and curator Edson Burton and Matchbox Cine producer Megan Mitchell. They share how their cultural life has changed and adapted over the last several months, and some of the things they have been enjoying and found themselves unexpectedly watching.

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Introducing our Spring Residency Artists 2021

Posted on Thu 18 Feb 2021

Following an open call for our Spring Residencies programme, two Bristol-based artists developed ideas exploring environmental emergencies, technology and possible futures.

February 2021 Cinema Podcast

  February 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 1 Feb 2021

With the Watershed building and cinemas still closed, Mark Cosgrove (Watershed Cinema Curator) talks with Watershed friends to share their recent small screen highlights from film and TV series, old and new.

January 2021 Cinema Podcast

  January 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 21 Dec 2020

In January's short podcast Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, shares films to look forward that would have screened in 2020 and a hint of plans and optimism in the air for 2021.

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“ How we are reimagining recruitment at Watershed ”

Posted on Thu 17 Dec 2020 by Tony Bhajam

Practical steps for making recruitment more inclusive, through more accessible and human experiences.

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  Christmas Message

Posted on Wed 16 Dec 2020

Wishing you all a happy holiday, please stay safe and hope to see you in the New Year.

December 2020 Cinema Podcast

  December 2020 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 30 Nov 2020

While the halcyon days of films being released into the cinema seem a distant memory and Watershed Cinemas were more closed than open, this month's podcast still finds a rich array of fantastic films to remember from 2020.

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Watershed recognised on UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour

Posted on Wed 25 Nov 2020

The outstanding work of Watershed, led by CEO Clare Reddington, over the course of the pandemic has been recognised at a special event bringing together the UK's business community.

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Meet Container: the new online magazine about creative technology

Posted on Fri 20 Nov 2020

Launching today, Container puts the spotlight on the people and processes behind creative tech, and provides a platform for voices outside the mainstream.