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Six creative teams win £45K Watershed Playable City commission to build prototypes that connect people to their city

Posted on Mon 6 Feb 2023

The projects place play at the heart of the city, sparking imagination and conversation about inclusion, sustainability, surveillance and the future of cities. 

February 2023 Cinema Podcast

  February 2023 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Wed 1 Feb 2023

A look forward to the cinematic month ahead at Watershed, the upcoming Japan Foundation Touring Programme and Reflections and Refractions: Gender on Screen.

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Some good news for cinema lovers and creative talent across the South West 

Posted on Wed 1 Feb 2023

Watershed is delighted to be one of 11 organisations across the UK to be awarded National Lottery Funding from the BFI.

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Introducing our Winter Residency Artists 2023

Posted on Mon 30 Jan 2023

Following an open call for our Winter Residencies programme we’re excited to introduce the three recipient artists. Responding to the theme of ‘Making the World Differently...

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“ Reflections and Refractions: Gender on Screen ”

Posted on Fri 27 Jan 2023 by Harriet Taylor

Harriet Taylor discusses her upcoming season, Reflections and Refractions: Gender on Screen.

January 2023 Cinema Podcast

  January 2023 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Wed 28 Dec 2022

Mark Cosgrove and Steph Read look ahead to the start of 2023 and share thoughts on a range of different types of cinema – from celebrations of film to art activism.

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“ Have your say -  Cultural Investment in Bristol  ”

Posted on Thu 8 Dec 2022 by Clare Reddington

Bristol City Council are currently consulting on cuts to their budget, including proposed cuts to the Cultural Investment Programme.

December 2022 Cinema Podcast

  December 2022 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 28 Nov 2022

Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, and guests reflect on a strange year for cinema and look back at the standout films and events of the year.

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Twitter times – how you can stay in touch

Posted on Fri 18 Nov 2022

Another quiet day on the internet.

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“ Horizontal Cinema - Belonging and Allyship ”

Posted on Tue 15 Nov 2022 by Raquel Meseguer Zafe

Raquel Meseguer Zafe talks about Towards a Restful City, which asks Bristol venues to extend a warm welcome to the chronically ill and disabled communities by running Horizontal Events like Horizontal Cinema.

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Watershed receives funding from Arts Council England

Posted on Fri 4 Nov 2022

We are delighted that Watershed has been offered £757, 984 per year for three years from Arts Council England as part of their 2023 – 2026 investment programme.