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We've launched a new Individual Giving Programme

Posted on Mon 2 Feb 2015

Today (Mon 2 Feb) Watershed launched a new Individual Giving Programme. We are opening our doors wider to invite those who enjoy Watershed to increase their support so that we can continue to innovate, entertain and develop the diverse audiences with whom we work.

DepicT! '14 Winner's Journey - January

Posted on Wed 21 Jan 2015

Each year we invite filmmakers from all over the world to submit their short films of 90 seconds of less to our DepicT! competition. We caught up with DepicT! '14 winner Daniel Chisholm about his current feature length project set in Italy.

Testament of Youth screens from Fri 16 Jan for at least two weeks

Thoughts on Testament of Youth

Posted on Thu 15 Jan 2015

On Mon 12 Jan we held a special preview of Testament of Youth, a timely adaptation of Vera Brittain's much-loved World War I memoir. This powerful story struck a chord with the full house - here are some thoughts from the audience and ways for you to get involved so we can hear yours.

New starters 2015

Posted on Wed 7 Jan 2015

Starting the year as we mean to go on, Watershed is delighted to welcome a host of new people into the organisation for 2015.

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Conversations About Cinema: The Impact of Conflict

Posted on Wed 17 Dec 2014

Impact of Conflict is a new strand where will will explore the effects of war across people, society, places and politics through screenings, events and publishing. It's all about opportunities for you to share your responses - find out how you can get involved here.

Sustaining Creativity Environmental Data Lab celebratory film

Posted on Wed 17 Dec 2014

Back in October, we teamed up with the friendly folk at Julie’s Bicycle - who work with creative industries to make sustainability an intrinsic part of business practice - to host a two-day Environmental Data Lab here at the Pervasive Media Studio.

Delegates at NB2014

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!

The Muppets Christmas Carol

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.

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.