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We've got a new Box Office system

Posted on Tue 8 April 2014

The day has finally come... we have successfully installed our new Box Office system which is good news for you - it will be quicker, smoother, and the online booking system will be far easier to use. If you are a Loyalty Card holder, you will now be able to automatically add loyalty points to your account when you book online (and redeem them too!).

Supporting and showcasing tomorrow’s talent with the BFI Film Academy Bristol

Posted on Mon 7 April 2014

Last week we hosted a special showcase of four short films made by BFI Film Academy Bristol participants. The event brought the three-month course to a close for this year's group of talented and ambitious 16 - 19 year olds who have worked with Watershed and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School to learn about what it's like to work in film.

  The Sound Of Cinema Q&A

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Musician, composer and accompanist Neil Brand discusses his BBC Four series The Sound of Cinema and the role of music in cinema.

Neil Brand introduces The Sound of Cinema

Posted on Thu 3 April 2014

We're delighted that Neil Brand, long-term Watershed and Slapstick collaborator, will be here on Sunday to introduce this one-off marathon screening of his popular three-part series The Sound of Cinema - The Music that Made the Movies, made for the BBC, which celebrates the art of the cinema soundtrack.

Interface: A Digital Networking Event for the Cultural Industries

Posted on Tue 1 April 2014

We are excited to announce that Interface is coming to Bristol, and you can apply now to participate in this fantastic event. Conceived by Shakespeare’s Globe as a space for discovering talent and forging links between large cultural institutions and young ambitious digital companies, the event is a great opportunity to share ideas and network with the cultural sectors leading digital commissioners.

The Kids Stay in the Picture

Posted on Mon 31 March 2014

  One Night in Tokyo: Behind the Scenes – BFI Film Academy Bristol 2014

Posted on Mon 6 Nov 2017

The young producers at Watershed's BFI Film Academy invited cinema-goers to a Tokyo-themed party following a special screening of Sofia Coppola's 'Lost in Translation'. This short film documents the planning, publicity and production of the evening.

  Mica Levi - Under The Skin composer’s Q&A

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Genre-crossing experimental musician Mica Levi discusses how she approached scoring a feature film for the first time.

Watershed wins Bronze in the Fairtrade Awards

Posted on Tue 11 March 2014

We were delighted to pick up a Bronze Award in the 2014 regional Fairtrade Business Awards, sponsored by The Co-operative, at last week's ceremony at Bristol’s City Hall. The aim of the Awards is to increase sales of and support for Fairtrade amongst local businesses, by promoting businesses that support Fairtrade and encouraging others to do more.

DepicT! 2014: We want your shorts

Posted on Mon 10 March 2014

DepicT! - Watershed's ultra short film competition - is once again challenging filmmakers across the globe to create a movie-masterpiece in just a minute-and-a-half! Simply enter for free and be in with a chance of winning up to £2500 prize money, invaluable industry exposure, and other exclusive prizes. Whatever your budget, whatever your genre, we want your shorts!