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Benjamin

“ Simon Amstell on Benjamin: "The feelings are real" ”

Posted on Mon 18 March 2019 by Tara Judah

Following a special preview screening of Benjamin, Simon Amstell joined writer and comedian Ellen Waddell on stage at Watershed for a Q&A that had the entire audience in stitches. Examining everything from his process to his deepest fears and how he travelled to Bristol from London (by train), Amstell was earnest and endearing, just like the characters he's brought to life onscreen, Cinema Producer Tara Judah writes.

Three women dancing and smiling

Music Memory Box - a new tech product which transforms the lives of people living with dementia campaigns to go into production

Posted on Thu 14 March 2019

Pervasive Media Studio resident Chloe Meineck launches a Kickstarter Campaign for Music Memory Box, a beautiful object that uses technology and music to help those with dementia reminisce, reawaken memories, and reconnect with their families.

BSL Descriptive Subtitling Questionnaire

  BSL Descriptive Subtitling Questionnaire

Posted on Tue 12 March 2019

A questionnaire for our BSL using audience on Descriptive Subtitling

Katy and Oscar

Immersive documentaries commissioned to research effects of Virtual Reality

Posted on Wed 6 March 2019

We are delighted to announce the commissioning of three new bold and distinctive VR documentary works, in partnership with the University of Bristol, University of Bath and the UWE Bristol.

head over heels

Can you do it in 90 seconds?

Posted on Wed 6 March 2019

Submissions are now open for Depict '19 - our ultra-short film competition that asks filmmakers from around the world to create an original short film under 90 seconds long. Committed to uncovering emerging filmmaking talent, we’re looking for your mini-masterpieces to be in with a chance of being selected for this year’s shortlist.

David Bowie sitting in a chair in front of TV screens

Cinema Rediscovered 2019 Early Bird Passes Now on Sale

Posted on Wed 6 March 2019

Cinema Rediscovered returns for a fourth edition between Thu 25 - Sun 28 July 2019, bringing the best digital restorations, contemporary classics and film print rarities back where they belong - on the big screen with support from the BFI awarding funds from The National Lottery.

March 2019 Cinema Podcast

  March 2019 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Thu 28 Feb 2019

March 2019 podcast looks forward to Ray & Liz, Out of the Blue and Border; plus highlights from Filmic – a series of films, concerts and live performances celebrating the creative connections between film and music.

Mural of people and trees with some spots of colour

  Read Watershed's NPO application to Arts Council England.

Watershed’s application to Arts Council England (submitted January 2017) to be a National Portfolio Organisation from 2018 – 2022. The application details our values, aims and approach to working with artists and audiences as well as some specific programme detail, which is subject to change as time progresses and new opportunities arise.

Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

“ Getting to know Teddy Pendergrass: Part 2 ”

Posted on Mon 25 Feb 2019 by Tara Judah

When you think of soul music, the dulcet tones of Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Barry White spring to mind, but what about Teddy P?Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me charts the rise of a should-have-been super star. Cinema Producer Tara Judah talks to radio presenter and promoter DJ Style about one of the world's lesser known first class soul singers.

Teddy Pendergrass

“ Getting to know Teddy Pendergrass: Part 1 ”

Posted on Tue 19 Feb 2019 by Tara Judah

Countless music docs have taught us that talent alone isn’t enough. To really make it, you have to be a star. But what if all the elements are aligned and destiny has other plans? Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me charts the rise of a true star who ought to be a household name. Cinema Producer Tara Judah talks to writer, historian and soul music fan Edson Burton about one of the world's lesser known, but quietly loved soul singers.

IFFR Tiger

“ Feel IFFR - Highlights from this year's International Film Festival Rotterdam ”

Posted on Thu 14 Feb 2019 by Tara Judah

This year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) asked its audience to feel their way through its impressive 400+ programme of films. Feeling everything from vulnerable to strong, frightened to empowered, excited, anxious and occasionally confused, Cinema Producer Tara Judah reflects on this year’s festival, and highlights a few films we can expect to see at Watershed in the coming months.