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Attention Filmmakers! DepicT! 2012 call for entries now open!

DepicT! challenges filmmakers the world over to make a film lasting just 90 seconds or under, and is now open for entries. Prizes up for grabs include a £1500 cash prize, UK distribution of the winning film, and tailored 6-month package of industry support including BAFTA mentoring!

31 Jan 2012
DepicT!
Reporting live from the government film policy review launch

The Film Policy Review is a major report conducted by the DCMS which examines the British film industry. Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove, has published a manifesto for the UK independent cultural cinema sector, and will be tweeting his thoughts today live from the government film policy review launch.

16 Jan 2012
Beyond The Box Office
Encounters short film festival: Circumnavigating the world (and some time travel) Report

During his brilliant talk for Encounters '11, Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove, spoke about his unique curatorial compass. Sight & Sound's Nick Bradshaw and Dylan Cave explore Mark's philopsphy of festival programming in their festival report, which you can read here.

10 Jan 2012
The Programmer's Fear of Missing the Masterpiece
Photo of Tim Bassford
DepicT! 2011 Filmmaker Interviews

Back in November, some of the DepicT! '11 shortlisted filmmakers were at Watershed for Encounters 2011, and they spoke to us about their films, their inspiration, and the 90 second format. Find out more and view the video, here.

6 Jan 2012
DepicT!
Still from 'Wake'
DepicT! '11 winner 'Wake' wins again!

DepicT! '11 winning film Wake continues to inspire accolades, and is now one of six winning films in Current TV's (a cable television network and media company led by Al Gore) Current Short Cuts competition. Huge congratulations to Nick Fogg, and all involved with the film! 

13 Dec 2011
DepicT!

Featured

DShed features work from Watershed's creative past and present from a range of makers, through partnerships, projects and commissions. Select below to view and read more about a particular piece of work, or use the main menu to explore by category.

Filmic Watershed and St George's explore the enduring relationship between music and film with a season of events, interviews, and articles. Feb - Mar 2012
BAFTA Presents: The British Guide To Showing Off Q&A A panel discuss 'The British Guide To Showing Off', a documentary about unconventional fashion competition, 'The Alternative Miss World'. 18 Jan 2012
Filmmaker Focus: Carol Morley & Cairo Cannon 'Dreams of a Life' director/producer team Carol Morley and Cairo Cannon discuss their respective careers, and their work together. 17 Dec 2011
The Way To Documentary A panel of industry specialists explore the possibilities available to a documentary filmmaker, and offer practical, real-world advice. 17 Dec 2011
Electric December 2011 Enjoy this delightful pick 'n' mix of filmic goodies, which includes animation, drama, comedy, documentary, fable, and the downright surreal! 1 - 24 Dec 2011
Directors UK Present: Bruce Robinson 'Withnail & I' director Bruce Robinson discusses his work, his life, and his latest film, 'The Rum Diary'. 17 Nov 2011
The Programmer's Fear of Missing the Masterpiece Mark Cosgrove, Artistic Director of Encounters Film Festival and Watershed's Head of Programme, gives an insight into the mind of the programmer. 17 Nov 2011
Bristol Encounters International Film Festival 2011 A selection of events and masterclasses offering insight into the film industry. Recorded as part of Encounters Film Festival 2011. 16 - 20 Nov 2011
NFTS Presents: Cinematography Masterclass Award-winning cinematographers Stuart Harris and Brian Tufano talk about their work, and discuss how technology has changed the film industry. 16 Nov 2011
Big Ideas, Big Screen: Francine Stock Broadcaster and novelist Francine Stock explores how cinema has shaped the popular imagination, discussing the nature of our relationship with film. 15 Nov 2011
McLuhan's Message A collection of talks and panel discussions celebrating the work of legendary Canadian academic and media guru, Marshall McLuhan. Oct 2011
Heather Brooke American journalist and freedom of information campaigner Heather Brooke discusses the ideas underpinning her book, The Revolution Will Be Digitised. 27 Sep 2011
Jen Southern - Embedded Artists Residency Polyrhythmia is a new work that uses technology, sound, and movement to link people over long distances. Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Venice Film Festival 2011 Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Programme, reports live from the Venice Film Festival and discusses his reasons for attending. 31 Aug - 10 Sep 2011
Tommie Smith Presents: Return to Mexico City A discussion with sports icon Dr. Tommie Smith, who gained notoriety after performing the black power salute during the 1968 Olympics. 10 Aug 2011
The Tree of Life Q&A Q&A with Nigel Ashcroft who produced the outstanding 20-minute universe sequence that appears in The Tree of Life. 24 Jul 2011
Theatre JukeBOX Stand + Stare Collective developed Theatre JukeBOX, an arcade-style unit that uses technology to tell stories in a unique way. Jun - Jul 2011
We Are Forests Duncan Speakman and Emilie Grenier discuss their project; a sound work that uses mobile technologies to create connections between strangers. 11 May 2011
South West Artists Residencies 2011 Two residencies that enable artists to produce experimental works in a collaborative environment. Apr - Jun 2011
Bristol Stories A creative digital storytelling project giving an insight into the lives of Bristolians and their experience of the city. Aug 2005 - present
McLuhan's Message: Picnic In Space A rare film from 1967, 'Picnic in Space' is an iconic, amusing, and unmissable piece of McLuhan ephemera.
Media Sandbox 2010 In 2010 Media Sandbox awarded seven £10,000 commissions supporting the research and development of interactive digital media.
BAFTA Short Film Paradise: Ken Russell Previously unreleased, this film contains highlights of a conversation between director Ken Russell and film critic Mark Kermode from Encounters 2006.