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No Boundaries 2015 - Save the Date

Posted on Thu 4 Dec 2014

We are delighted to announce that we are working with a consortium of cultural organisations to deliver No Boundaries for the second year running. It takes place 29-30 September 2015 at new international cultural arts venue, HOME Manchester and here at Watershed.

Programming Palestine

Posted on Thu 27 Nov 2014

Bristol Palestine Festival Director David Owen shares a bit of insight into how he programmed the season, what highlights to expect, and how he hopes the Festival will grow in the future.

We caught up with DepicT! '14 double award winner Daniel Chisholm

Catching Up With DepicT! '14 Winner Daniel Chisholm

Posted on Wed 19 Nov 2014

Learn about DepicT! '14 award winner Daniel Chisholm's filmmaking journey, two months on from his big win!

A Christmas menu, muppets, mulled wine & more...

Posted on Wed 12 Nov 2014

There’s no denying it: markets have suddenly appeared, selection boxes are hugging the shelves, winter spice can be sniffed, the John Lewis ad is on the telly… it’s nearly Christmas. It’s 44 days away, in fact, but don’t worry – we’re here with a cracking line up of food, films, drinks and general merriness to see you through the festive season and beyond.

Luna Director's Q&A

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Renowned artist and filmmaker Dave McKean (MirrorMask) joined us to discuss his new release Luna.

100,000 Shadow Plays Across Bristol

Posted on Mon 3 Nov 2014

Fri 31 Oct, marked the last day of Shadowing, the winner of this year’s Playable City Award. Over the previous six weeks, Bristol residents and visitors hunted out the clandestine locations of eight ‘enchanted’ street lights, and played, danced and shaped their shadows over 100,000 times in all corners of the city.

DJ Cheeba live events announced

Posted on Mon 3 Nov 2014

We're thrilled to reveal that Bristol’s own audio visual pioneer DJ Cheeba will perform a live one-off re-score to Ed Wood’s sci-fi classic Plan 9 From Outer Space on Fri 21 Nov here at Watershed.

Halloween Photo Competition: Shadowing

Posted on Tue 28 Oct 2014

Send us your best Halloween pictures and films of you playing in the Shadowing lamp light and win a night out on us. If you are out trick or treating, why not visit your nearest Shadowing street light and take petrifying party portrait?

Hurricane Fever book cover by Tobias Buckell

Introducing Afrofuturist Writers

Posted on Mon 13 Oct 2014

Wednesday’s forthcoming Afrofuturism screening is Black Sci Fi (18:00hrs) takes a closer look into a specific time in the history of black science fiction in literature, film and TV. We are delighted that Cheryl Morgan editor, critic, publisher and Ujima Radio presenter has kindly written this piece which takes a look at the rise, prominence and importance of black authors in sci fi.

Ray Winstone In Conversation

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

At this very special event, we got up close and personal with Ray Winstone, the nation’s favourite “hard man” and one of the most charismatic actors of his generation.

Four New Young Journalists Announced for ongoing internship

Posted on Wed 8 Oct 2014

A filmmaker, a popular vlogger, a DJ and a comedy writer team up for Rife Magazine’s second round of paid internships.A collaboration between Watershed and Bristol Youth Links, Rife is an online platform by young people for young people covering events, local news and social issues. A diverse team curate the online magazine, ensuring that its stories and articles are relevant and interesting to other young people just like them.

Routine Kitchen Deep Clean Mon 2 Dec