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Abracadabra! Watershed seeks Magician for unusual spell

We are impossibly excited to launch our search for a Magician in Residence! We're seeking an adventurous soul with an artistic temperament and an affinity for geek, with suggested skills of 'disappearing interfaces, conjuring circuits, pulling robotic rabbits out of haptic hats'. Find out more here!

1 May 2013
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New Cinematography Award

DepicT! is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Royal Photographic Society, which doubles the overall prize money and adds a new Cinematography Award to the competition. Read the full story here.

25 Apr 2013
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Discover Egypt Now at Watershed

Watershed explores the rich past and complicated present of Egypt in our April season Egypt Now. Focusing on a recent surge in contemporary filmmaking in Egypt, we present five fascinating films providing an essential context to the momentous upheavals that led to the unfolding of the Arab Spring.
Book your tickets here.

14 Apr 2013
Follow the newest filmmaking talent

The BFI Film Academy is now under way! The free course aims to nurture the next generation of film industry talent. The chosen group of 16-19 year olds are working on their own short films, and have programmed a film and music night as part of Filmic 2013. You can keep up with their work on the project blog here!

8 Mar 2013
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Some changes at Watershed

Regular Watershed customers will be aware that we have printed a monthly brochure for over 30 years. Over this period much has changed, but the brochure has pretty much stayed the same. We hope it won't come as a complete surprise that the brochure has become a luxury none of us can afford. Read the full article here.

21 Feb 2013
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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.

Cannes International Film Festival 2013 Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove, reports live from this year's Cannes International Film Festival. 15 - 26 May 2013
Flying Blind: Composer's Q&A Composer Jon Wygens discusses his musical score for 'Flying Blind', a Bristol-based feature made as part of iFeatures. Apr 2013
BAFTA Preview: Byzantium Q&A Award-winning producer, Stephen Woolley, and Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove discuss 'Byzantium', a feminist take on the vampire film. 11 Apr 2013
Evgeny Morozov: To Save Everything, Click Here Award-winning author and researcher Evgeny Morozov explores the ways technology is changing our understanding of human society. 19 Mar 2013
Screenplay: John Parish in Conversation John Parish, composer and producer known for his work with PJ Harvey, shares the films that influenced his musical style. 9 Mar 2013
Everyday: Q&A Simon Tindall, cinematographer of Michael Winterbottom's Everyday, answers questions about his role, and shooting the film over five years. 17 Feb 2013
International Film Festival Berlin 2013 Our Head of Programme Mark Cosgrove discusses the 63rd International Film Festival Berlin, and reports back via twitter. 7 - 17 Feb 2013
Cinematography in the Digital Age This collection of talks and panels explores the profound effect of digital on contemporary filmmaking. Feb 2013
Dear Esther This one-off filming of a Pervasive Media Studio lunchtime talk presents Dear Esther, an exploratory indie game. 31 Jan 2013
American Mary: Filmmaker's Q&A Directors Jen and Sylvia Soska discuss American Mary, a feature-length horror film which explores the gruesome world of back-alley surgery. 16 Jan 2013
Craft + Technology Residencies A residency programme enabling makers to combine their crafts with cutting edge technologies. Jan - Mar 2013
BFI Film Academy Bristol A free development programme for 16-19 year olds, aiming to identify and support the next wave of British filmmaking talent. Jan - Apr 2013
Jeremy Thomas in Conversation Oscar-winning independent film producer Jeremy Thomas discusses his career, influences, and inspirations. 21 Sep 2012
Studio Residencies 2012 A residency programme offering artists the rare opportunity to experiment with new technologies within the arts. Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Neal Stephenson: Some Remarks American science fiction writer Neal Stephenson discusses his life, work, and the various subjects that have interested and inspired him. 21 Aug 2012
Mail, Maps and Motion A spectacular one-off performance, as part of London 2012 Festival, combining live music and moving image on a massive scale. 17 Aug 2012
Future Producers 2012 Watershed’s development scheme for 18-25 year olds, teaching them the skills needed to programme a cross art-form venue like Watershed. Jul - Dec 2012
PUSH ME A Watershed produced collaboration which follows 12 artists working as part of Unlimited, the Cultural Olympiad programme focusing on disability. Jun - Sep 2012
Dickens on Screen Adrian Wootton explores Charles Dickens' work in film, discussing various adaptations and asking how well cinema has treated the author’s work. 8 May 2012
Mark Cousins: The Story of Film Director Mark Cousins discusses 'The Story of Film', his 15 hour long documentary chronicling a history of cinema. 22 Apr 2012
Aardman Animations FILMCLUB Q&A Makers of Aardman Animations 'The Pirates!' discuss how animation is made and their work in the creative industry. 29 Feb 2012
Filmic 2012 These events, interviews, and articles are drawn from the Filmic 2012 programme, exploring the relationship between music and film. Feb - Mar 2012
John Gray and Will Self - JG Ballard Philosopher John Gray and author Will Self discuss JG Ballard's work, his cities and his legacy. 2 Dec 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
BAFTA Presents: A Brief Encounter with Andy Serkis ‘The Lord of the Rings’ star discusses motion capture, and his plans to open a studio devoted to its development. 19 Nov 2010
Paul Merton eShed interviews comedian and television presenter Paul Merton on how he got involved in television. Jan 2009
Paddy Considine Interview Paddy Considine, BAFTA-winning short film director and leading British actor, in an on stage interview at Watershed with author Richard T. Kelly. 21 Nov 2008
Joanna Quinn: Desert Island Flicks Highly acclaimed British animator Joanna Quinn presents clips from films which have inspired and intrigued her. 19 Nov 2008
Phill, Bagpuss and Friends Phill Jupitus presents a special event celebrating Oliver Postgate’s canon of stop-motion animations that includes the Clangers and Bagpuss. 27 Jul 2008
Mike Leigh This hour long Q&A session gives a fascinating insight into writer and director Mike Leigh’s distinctive approach to filmmaking. 9 Apr 2008