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Adrian Utley on Taxi Driver Portishead’s Adrian Utley and Watershed’s Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove, consider the enormous impact of Bernard Herrmann’s last ever score. 26 Jun 2011
Artist Talk: Polyrhythmia In this event artist Jen Southern discusses 'Polyrhythmia', in conversation with Site Gallery director Laura Sillars. 25 Jan 2012
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.
Bristol Stories A creative digital storytelling project giving an insight into the lives of Bristolians and their experience of the city. Aug 2005 - present
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
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
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
Filmic: Christopher Frayling - For A Few Guitars More Sir Cristopher Frayling discusses the Spaghetti Western, focusing on the defining partnership of director Sergio Leone and composer Ennio Morricone 5 Feb 2012
International Film Festival Berlin 2012 Mark Cosgrove, Head of Programme at Watershed discusses the 62nd International Film Festival Berlin 2012, and reports from the festival. 9 - 19 Feb 2012
Introducing Filmic Filmic creators Mark Cosgrove (Watershed) and Phil Johnson (St George's) introduce and discuss the festival in this special audio recording. 30 Jan 2012
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
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
The Laughter Returns: Pierre Étaix in Conversation Oscar-winning French clown and filmmaker Pierre Étaix discusses his life and work with writer and film scholar, Sir Christopher Frayling. 29 Jan 2012
Laurie Johnson on Bernard Herrmann Composer Laurie Johnson discusses his friend Bernard Herrmann, the man behind the music for Psycho, Vertigo, and Taxi Driver. 6 May 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
Media Sandbox 2010 In 2010 Media Sandbox awarded seven £10,000 commissions supporting the research and development of interactive digital media.
Patience (After Sebald) Directors Q&A Director Grant Gee discusses 'Patience (After Sebald)', a film based on author WG Sebald's 'The Rings of Saturn'. 7 Feb 2012
South West Artists Residencies 2011 Two residencies that enable artists to produce experimental works in a collaborative environment. Apr - Jun 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
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
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
12 Days of Christmas In 2000 children from Bristol schools created twelve pieces of web art based on the Twelve Days of Christmas song. Dec 2000
18 Summers Digital Stories by fourteen older people (aged 50+) from across Europe, recording their memories of the summer they turned eighteen. Mar 2010
90 Second Challenge Over 140 films made by people from across Bristol, the site also includes a range of resources for aspiring filmmakers. Jun 2005
Adam Greenfield In this talk, Adam Greenfield assesses the impact new technologies will have on cities and the people in them. 9 May 2011
Afterworld Artist Simon Poulter created Afterworld, a series of six works investigating online and offline culture, for the Clark/DA2 Bursary. Aug 2000
Alfred Bama An interview at the Wildscreen Festival 2008 with conservationist Alfred Bama, the star of award-winning film Bama’s Journey. Oct 2008
The AlphaSphere A new electronic musical instrument that aims to move production away from the computer and back into the instrument. Sep - Dec 2010
Anima UK animators Barry Purves and Peter Lord discuss the potential of puppet animation and claymation to express emotion and character. 16 Mar 2008
AntiVJ Showcase AntiVJ create ground breaking live projections on real world canvases. Here they present their latest projects and discuss their work. 10 Oct 2009
Ars Electronica 2006 Watershed’s programming team documented their visit to Ars Electronica in Austria, one of the world’s most significant media arts festivals. Sep 2006
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
BAFTA presents a Brief Encounter with Jeremy Brock An on stage interview with the highly successful British screenwriter of, amongst others, Mrs Brown and The Last King of Scotland. 20 Nov 2009
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
BAFTA Preview: The King's Speech Q&A Iain Canning and Gareth Unwin, producers of The Kings Speech answer questions about funding, casting, development, and the royal family. 4 Dec 2010
BAFTA Preview: Public Enemies Q&A A Q&A following a preview screening of 'Public Enemies', a three-part drama created by award-winning writer Tony Marchant for the BBC 1 Nov 2011
BAFTA Preview: Shame Q&A Oscar-winning producer Iain Canning, and Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove discuss 'Shame', Steve McQueen's controversial film about sex addiction. 9 Dec 2011
Beyond The Box Office Articles and panel discussion about the cultural importance of film.
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
Bill Bailey Comedian, writer and television presenter Bill Bailey chats with the eShed team at the 2008 Wildscreen Festival. Oct 2008
Biofeedback in Gaming Integrating biofeedback sensor technologies such as heart-rate monitors into computer games to enhance the gaming experience. Sep - Dec 2010
Blossom Bristol A mobile-based game which uses open-data and allows players to plant virtual crops in various locations across Bristol. Sep - Dec 2010
The Box Shot by young filmmakers this 5min docu-drama examines the life of a low income family feeling the strain of recession. Jul - Sep 2009
Breath Hold Susannah Silver, recipient of the 4th Clark Bursary, presents excerpts from her dreamy two screen video installation exploring time. Jan 2003
Bristol Bhangra Facedances Lively and entertaining video portraits of peoples’ faces filmed whilst listening to Bhangra music. Feb 2009
Bristol Festival of Ideas The Bristol Festival of Ideas delivers an annual programme of special events, talks, and screenings which take place throughout the year. Jan 2005 - present
Bristol Media Bristol Media is an industry led organisation, whose primary role is to deliver projects, events and opportunities for their membership. Sep 2007
Bristol Music Foundation The BMF connects musicians and music businesses with the wider music industry, creating opportunities to enhance skills and boost their profiles. Jul 2005
Bytesize Young South West filmmakers explore what culture means to them in this selection of snappy 90 second short films. Nov 2004
Calling Calling was a 2005 residency programme for three digital artists of African heritage run jointly by Watershed and Kuumba. Jun 2005
Cannes Film Festival 2010 Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Programme, talks about his trip to the film festival and reports direct from Cannes. 13 - 20 May 2010
Cannes International Film Festival 2011 Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove, talks his reasons for attending the 64th Cannes International Film Festival. 11 - 22 May 2011
Catch Me If You Can Documentation of a five day residency at Watershed to create a prototype of a multi player adventure game using mobile technologies. Jun 2004
Celluloid Sinatra An overview of Frank Sinatra’s 60-plus years in showbiz by long-time Sinatra aficionado Adrian Wootton. 8 Jul 2008
Civic Life Q&A Filmmaker Joe Lawlor discusses his background, film-making techniques, and reasons for working with real people rather than professional actors. 6 May 2011
Breaking Out of the Screen Clare Reddington, director of iShed and the Pervasive Media Studio, talks about the cutting edge projects produced in Bristol and internationally. May 2011
Clark Bursary An innovative award that provided support for artists to develop their creative practice in digital media. Apr 1998 - Dec 2007
Clay Shirky Social media theorist Clay Shirky presents ideas from his 2010 book, 'Our Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age'. 30 Jun 2010
Come Closer Created by Squidsoup Come Closer is an infinite virtual landscape, using stereoscopic vision, that explores the relationship between sound and visuals. Jun 2004
Connecting Bristol Connecting Bristol harnesses the energy and creativity of the city to extend opportunities through digital inclusion. Mar 2007 - present
Contentertainment With the proliferation of screens now entering the living room, how do television makers use this new technology to their advantage? 18 Nov 2011
Creative Producers Development Programme Clare Reddington and participants of the development programme discuss the role of a creative producer and results of the summer school. Mar - Jun 2011
Creative Technology Network This network brings together individuals and organisations from computing, communications and the creative industries to share good practice and research. Mar 2007 - present
The Cult of the Amateur Is the Internet killing our culture? Listen to Andrew Keen discuss his book 'The Cult of the Amateur' in this fascinating talk. 7 Sep 2007
The Cutting Tradition A panel of dedicated womens' rights activists discuss 'The Cutting Tradition', a documentary focusing on the subject of female genital mutilation. 9 Jul 2011
Cycling - A Social History An elegy to the cycle as a working device, a thing of pleasure and a means of escape. 5 Aug 2010
Daemon Hazel Grian's journal of her development of Daemon, a person’s inner self-made visible in the physical world with an adventure narrative. Apr - May 2010
Bernard Herrmann Centenary A series of talks, articles, and interviews celebrating the work of composer Bernard Herrmann, of Psycho, Vertigo and Taxi Driver fame.
Decalogue A year-long season of events reflecting on cinema from 2000-09 and the films that began to define a new century of cinema. Feb - Dec 2010
DepicT! DepicT!, Watershed’s short filmmaking competition, has been challenging filmmakers since 1998 to make 90-second mini movie masterpieces. Aug 1999 - present
Desert Island Flicks: John Coates John Coates, who has produced some of the landmarks in British animation, picks his eight favourite animated films. 18 Nov 2009
Diffraction Artists' Placements Read about placements which offered opportunities for artists placed in research and industry contexts in the UK and abroad. Jun 2006 - Mar 2007
Digital Communities Conference Archived presentations from a one day conference exploring the implications and opportunities of new technologies for local and global communities. Jun 2006
Digitised: Communities Online An early digital engagement project (2003/4) that extended Watershed’s work with sections of the community without access to digital technology. Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
Dockside Cranes Two short animated films featuring Bristol’s dockside cranes, based on photographs from the Port of Bristol Authority Archives. Jun 2005
Dog [LAB]02 Digital artist France ‘Cyberdoll’ Cadet was in residence at UWE in 2005 to develop a new multi-robot installation. Sep 2005
Dorkbot Bristol A group of 'people doing weird things with electricity' who meet to share and discuss ideas. Oct 2006 - present
Dream Director A multi-user interactive installation developed by Luke Jerram, recipient of the 6th Clark Bursary, which audiences experienced during their sleep. Nov 2006
Dug Out A website that celebrates the past and future of Bristol’s musical cultural life. Jun 2005
Electric Cinema Electric Cinema showcased a monthly programme of short films from Watershed’s range of work from 2005 through to 2009. Jun 2005 - Dec 2009
Electric December Watershed's annual online advent calendar: 24 days of filmmaking delights from young people across Europe. Dec 1999 - present
Electric December Inspiration Day A one-day film workshop for schools that gave students the chance to make a low budget short film. 5 Jul 2011
Electric Pavilion An online collection from 2005 that presents Bristol’s artistic talent in, amongst other things, music, photography, illustration and fine art. Jun 2005
Eli Pariser Campaigner and author Eli Pariser reveals how hidden web control is affecting our lives, and what we can do about it. 22 Jun 2011
Embedded Artists Residency Project Journal Artist and PhD student Jen Southern's Sound & Music Embedded artist residency Project Journal documents her research, discoveries, and progress. Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
The Emergent City An exploration of the developing artistic practice of Stanza, recipient of the 5th Clark Bursary UK Digital Art Award. Mar 2004 - Aug 2005
Bristol Encounters International Film Festival Bristol Encounters International Film Festival is the UK’s longest running competitive short film and animation festival.
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
Engage A development programme for European youth workers that explored how web 2.0 and social media tools can extend and enhance their practice. Jul - Dec 2010
Ennio Morricone Interview Oscar and Academy Award-winning composer Ennio Morricone speaks to Filmic co-creator Phil Johnson about his music and career.
eShed eShed was a Bristol-based community and website for young people aged 14-21 who love film and media. Nov 2006 - Apr 2010
eShed Interviews eShed members interview people in various media related positions about work in front of and behind the camera. Jul 2008 - Feb 2009
Esther May Campbell Award winning writer/director Esther May Campbell discusses her experiences as an emerging filmmaker with Mark Cosgrove, Encounters Festival's Creative Director. 21 Nov 2008
Evgeny Morozov Writer and researcher Evgeny Morozov discusses ideas from his 2011 book, ‘The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom’. 18 Jan 2011
The Extended Theatre Experience The Extended Theatre Experience developed new approaches to the capture and digital re-presentation of a live theatre performance. May 2009
Eyes Wide Open Q&A A discussion with the film's director about his study of homosexual love in in an orthodox Jewish community. 14 May 2010
Fela & Me Following a screening of documentary on the life of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti friends and colleagues give personal recollections. 31 Oct 2010
Frank Rose Frank Rose discussed how storytelling techniques and audience expectations have changed due to the rise of new forms of media. 12 Apr 2011
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
Filmmaker Focus: John Minton Bristol based Minton discusses his innovative and experimental work, from music promos to films of art events. 19 Nov 2009
Formality Duncan Speakman, recipient of the 4th Clark Bursary, presents his ideas exploring human communication through digital systems. Feb 2002
The Future of Personal Computers Dr Mike Fraser looks to the future and discusses the design problems and challenges inherent in mobile computing, public interfaces and embracing ambiguity. 3 Jun 2010
Ghosts Ghosts is a digital sculpture that preserves forever the transitory fragments of digital conversations. May 2002
Grundtvig Digital Literacy Workshops Two digital literacy workshops for learners aged over fifty who had little or no experience of working with digital media. May 2011
Hannu Karjalainen's Film Installations Documentation of Finnish artist Hannu Karjalainen’s visit to Bristol in September 2005 to create a series of film installations. Sep 2005
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
Hills Are Evil A digital map enhancement which was developed to help people avoid obstacles like cobbles and hills. Sep - Dec 2010
Holding Tank A moving image work by artist Philip Walker exploring his relationship with the imaginary physical space of the television screen. Jun 2000
Howe Gelb & Maria Mochnacz Alt-country troubadour Howe Gelb and Bristol based filmmaker Maria Mochnacz in conversation about their music documentary of Gelb’s latest album. 24 Sep 2009
I Can Read You An artwork, experiment and game using barcodes and mobile phones run by artist Simon Poulter, HP Labs and Watershed. May 2005
I heart My City An online map which shows how council spending improves the quality of life for the people of Bristol. Sep - Dec 2010
IdeasMart IdeasMart was an exploration of what makes a meaningful, engaging web experience that happened over four weeks in 2004. Mar 2004
iFeatures Panel Discussion Representatives from two of the commissions selected for this Bristol-based digital film initiative talk to Chris Moll about their work. 17 Nov 2010
Include Include is an enchanting collection of images made by young people excluded from mainstream education using light and a camera. Aug 1998
The Cinema of Claire Denis Claire Denis, one of the world's most distinctive and significant cinematic voices, talks about her work and latest film, White Material. 25 Jun 2010
International Film Festival Berlin 2006 - 2011 A collection of pre-festival interviews and subsequent live reports by Mark Cosgrove from the annual International Film Festival Berlin.
iShed iShed was established by Watershed to produce creative collaborations, support new ideas, explore emerging technologies and develop talent. Sep 2007 - present
It May be Art but is it Film? A talk and presentation by Professor Ian Christie as part of British Art Show 6 events at Watershed. 18 Jul 2006
Joanna Quinn: Desert Island Flicks Highly acclaimed British animator Joanna Quinn presents clips from films which have inspired and intrigued her. 19 Nov 2008
Jukola A digital jukebox tested in Watershed that invited customers to vote for their choice of music to be played. Oct 2003
Ken Loach and Mark Womack: Route Irish Q&A Director Ken Loach and actor Mark Womack answered questions about the film, the Iraq war, and WikiLeaks. 11 Mar 2011
Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee Actor Paddy Considine and rapper Scorzayzee discuss the making of Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee and take questions from the audience. 8 Oct 2009
Light Up Bristol This short film by AntiVJ captures the alternative epic Christmas lights show which transformed the façade of Bristol’s Council House. Dec 2007
Light Graffiti Workshops A playful enquiry and public consultation exploring the spaces in and around Watershed with light graffiti. Mar 2010
Living in the Internet of Things Innovation and media theorist Rob van Kranenburg examines the impact radio frequency identification tags (RFID) could have on our wider societies. 4 Mar 2010
Local Attractions Photography exploring Bristol as a place and the people who live there that richly reflect the city’s own unique identity. Jun 2005
The Look A one-day symposium in which academics and industry professionals discussed the effect of digital technology on cinema production. Apr 2011
The Story of Lovers Rock Q&A Director Menelik Shabazz discusses 'The Story of Lovers Rock', his feature-length documentary about the British reggae sub-genre of the same name. 23 Oct 2011
Luke Jerram: Dream Director 2006 Clark Bursary recipient Luke Jerram documents his experiences during the realisation of his innovative 'Dream Director' project.
Magic and all that is ascribed to it The journal of an artists residency investigating contemporary digital techniques to reinvent authentic early stage illusions with a magical modern element. Apr - May 2010
A Manifesto for Independent Cultural Cinema Exhibition A "manifesto" for the independent cultural cinema sector which outlines the work and ambition of the sector. 23 Sep 2011
Cultural Cinema Exhibition in the 21st Century Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Programme, examines the cultural significance of cinema and its status as an artform.
Media Sandbox A development scheme which enables companies to research possibilities in digital media, create new ideas and deliver innovation to market. Jan 2008 - present
Media Sandbox 2008 In 2008 six catalytic investments were awarded to pilots which exploit the opportunities presented by pervasive media and wireless technologies. Feb - Jul 2008
Media Sandbox 2009 In 2009 six investments were awarded to innovative Research and Development pilots which exploited opportunities presented by multi-platform technologies. Mar - May 2009
Media Sandbox 2010 Participants Journals The participants document the ways in which they are using pioneering technologies in their commissioned projects. Sep - Dec 2010
Meigeist Filmmaker Hazel Grian writes about her three months in Bristol's HP Labs, collaborating with researchers around video on mobile devices. Jun 2006
Michael Kaiser: Fundraising Masterclass Internationally acclaimed leader in arts management Michael Kaiser discusses ways to improve philanthropy within the arts. 7 Jun 2011
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
Misha Glenny: DarkMarket Journalist Misha Glenny discusses the large-scale criminal activity taking place over the internet, including the very real threat of cyber-theft... 2 Nov 2011
Mobile Bristol Mobile Bristol was a 2002 DTI funded programme set up to explore the uses and potential of mobile technologies. Nov 2002 - Aug 2005
Monsters - Director's Q&A Post-screening discussion and Q&A with Gareth Edwards director, cameraman, special effects creator and writer of Monsters, a super low-budget sci-fi film. 1 Nov 2010
Movies + Shakers Short films from this creative multimedia project run by musician Tony Orrell in schools throughout Bristol. Sep 2006
mr_hopkinson's online interactive video sample orchestra An interactive sound work in which you can trigger a curious cacophony of surreal sound and moving mayhem with your mouse Jun 2005
Mugabe and the White African A post-screening discussion of Mugabe and the White African exploring the complex, emotive issues of Mugabe's controversial land seizure campaign. 5 Feb 2010
Nature of Mind Recordings from a Watershed event as part of The Fragmented Orchestra – a geographically distributed performance spanning music, art and science. Feb 2009
New British Cinema Quarterly A series of talks by British filmmakers of distinctive and original films, selected from the UK's film festivals. Jan - Dec 2010
New Interfaces in Performance Supported by Watershed, a group of artists organised a touring programme exploring techniques for creating work for live, interactive contexts. Feb 2007
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
Nicholas Carr Writer on technology, business and culture discusses the cognitive and cultural effects of internet usage, followed by questions from the audience. 31 Aug 2010
Number Games - Race, Equality, and the Big Society This post-screening Q&A followed 'Number Games', a documentary that explores the question; can the Big Society be a racially just one? 14 Sep 2011
Offload Festival The Offload Festival explored how artists are visualising and engaging with ecological and social issues through new and existing media. Sep 2007
Operation Sonic Boom A digital framework that enables developers to use sound as a control mechanism in computer games. Sep - Dec 2010
Paddy Considine eShed members talk to British actor and filmmaker Paddy Considine at the 2008 Encounters Short Film Festival. Nov 2008
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
The Passion of Joan of Arc Adrian Utley (Portishead) and Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) discuss their new score for this classic film from 1928. May 2010
Patrick Keiller Trained architect-turned filmmaker Patrick Keiller discusses his film 'Robinson in Ruins', his wider body of work, and his research.
Paul Appleby Paul Appleby, one of the most prolific producers for the BBC Natural History Unit, answers questions from eShed members about his career. Dec 2008
Paul Merton eShed interviews comedian and television presenter Paul Merton on how he got involved in television. Jan 2009
A Personal History of Corruption This playful online artwork by Joe Magee toys with the idea of interaction and corruption. Aug - Sep 2002
Pervasive Media Studio A space dedicated to exploring creativity in the locative technology we use everyday, including mobile phones, GPS and outdoor displays. Feb 2008 - present
Phill Jupitus Comedian, television and radio presenter Phill Jupitus gives an insight into his career in the media. Jul 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
Filmic Mixtapes Filmic programmers Mark Cosgrove (Watershed) and Phil Johnson (St George's) share their individual film and music inspirations.
Power to the People (PTTP) PTTP is a system that allows the public to interact with their physical environment in a playful manner. Feb - May 2008
Producing the Future Producing the Future: Understanding Watershed’s Role in Ecosystems of Cultural Innovation is a case study of Watershed by International Futures Forum.
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
Re:action An interactive online installation using screen based contemporary dance to infuse new media art with the qualities of performance. May 2004
Richard Williams Canadian animator Richard Williams, best known for overseeing animation sequences on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, is interviewed by eShed members. Jan 2009
Rio Kids A web project from 2002 in which young people offer personal, creative responses to the sustainable development of our planet. Aug 2002
Robert Mugabe...what happened? This directors Q&A follows a screening of 'Robert Mugabe...what happened?', a film exploring the impact of the controversial Zimbabwean president. 29 Oct 2011
Royston Tan An eShed interview with award-winning Singaporean filmmaker Royston Tan. Nov 2007
Sam Firth DepicT! Winner's Diary DepicT! 2009 British Special Mention Award winner Sam Firth won a package of career development opportunities and is keeping a diary of her progress. Jan - Dec 2010
Sapphire: In Conversation Author Sapphire talks about her novel 'The Kid', sequel to 'Push', which formed the basis for the critically-acclaimed film, 'Precious'. 24 Aug 2011
Schminky A networked sound game trialled at Watershed to promote social interaction and test acceptability of new technologies in social spaces. Jul 2002 - Mar 2003
Screen Beats A collection of music videos created by groups of young people in Cornwall through after school digital media clubs. Nov 2004
Sculpting with Scent A sculpture that is experienced through sense of smell that will act as a model to deliver other scent-based experiences to public spaces. Sep - Dec 2010
SE3D This unique research project gave animators access to HP Labs’ shared processing resource for CG rendering to produce 3D shorts. Sep 2004
Senna Q&A A discussion about 'Senna', a documentary about the life and death of Brazilian Formula One world champion, Ayrton Senna da Silva. 13 Jun 2011
Art Tea in the Vanish Van Art Tea gave tea and cakes to shoppers waiting for buses and invited them to view a makeshift camera obscura. Jun 2005
She, A Chinese: John Parish Q&A Composer and musician John Parish talks about creating the score for Xiaolu Guo's award winning debut feature film. 4 May 2010
Short Cuts A Watershed led filmmaking programme which enabled young people across Bristol to make and showcase three short films. May - Nov 2010
Shorts2Features Panel Discussion The panel shared invaluable industry information, gave tips to aspiring film-makers, and revealed their experiences of first time feature film-making. 20 Nov 2010
Singapore International Film Festival Mark Cosgrove, Watershed’s Head of Programme, visited Singapore International Film Festival to present a programme of British short films. Apr 2008
Sir Richard Eyre Film critic Mark Kermode joins Sir Richard Eyre, one of the UK’s leading directors, for an onstage interview. 23 Nov 2007
Slapstick Festival A collection of events from the Bristol-based festival, showcasing classic silent and visual-based comedy.
Slapsticon 2008 Chris Daniels of Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival reports from a film festival dedicated to the lesser-known stars of early comedy. Jul 2008
Soundtoys Soundtoys is a collection of experimental audio visual artworks from over 200 artists, designers, musicians and writers. Apr 2006
South by Southwest 2010 Clare Reddington, Director of iShed and Pervasive Media Studio, talks about her trip to the interactive festival and reports direct from Texas. Mar 2010
South West Artists Residencies 2010 Two artists residencies that combined art, pervasive technologies, and culture, which focused on the development of digital practice. Apr - Jun 2010
STARS A new web tool for discovering and describing connections between the video content on DShed and its makers and themes. Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
Step Online An online gallery featuring five UK based Asian artists using the web to exhibit their work for the first time. Jul 2007
The Stick House Project journal for a darkly haunting theatrical piece that uses pervasive technologies to dramatise the story of a mysterious woman. Apr - Jun 2011
A Sunday in Hell - Director's Q&A Director Jorgen Leth discusses 'A Sunday in Hell', a documentary about the 1976 Paris - Roubaix bicycle race. 21 Aug 2011
Surreptitious Sound Play A journal tracking the development of a project which used pervasive media and everyday items to create experimental dances. Apr - Jun 2011
Sweet Home This short film and installation by artist Ana Bilankov was the result of a residency project at Watershed in 2002. Mar 2002
Tampere Film Festival 2010 In his role as Encounters Short Film Festival Creative Director, Mark Cosgrove talks about his forthcoming trip to Finland. 11 - 14 Mar 2010
Tampere Short Film Festival 2006 Creative Director of Encounters Festival Mark Cosgrove documents his trip to the biggest short film festival in Northern Europe. Mar 2006
Theatre Sandbox 2010 A commissioning scheme for theatre makers to research and develop experimental pieces of performance which use pervasive media technologies. Apr - Nov 2010
Theatre Sandbox 2010 Artists Journals Theatre-makers document the ways in which they are applying pioneering technologies to performance. Apr - Nov 2010
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
Toronto International Film Festival Watershed’s Mark Cosgrove writes about Toronto International Film Festival and his hunt for great films to bring back to Bristol. Sep 2006
Transparent Room A gallery installation at Watershed in 1999 projecting time-lapsed views from in and around Watershed into a 3D space. Mar 1999
Treacle Jr - Director's Q&A British film writer and director Jamie Thraves discusses his film Treacle Jr, an award-winning comic drama about an unlikely, Beckettian friendship. 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
Ulrich Seidl An intriguing glimpse into the dark and controversial world of Austrian auteur Ulrich Seidl in this unique and rare interview. 25 Sep 2008
Ungochani: Panel Discussion A Panel discussion following a screening of 'Ungochani', a documentary which explores the attitudes towards gay people in Zimbabwe. 16 Oct 2011
Unlocking markets for content delivery An eighteen month research and development project which resulted in the first ever iPhone app for the Tower of London. Nov 2009
Waiting For & Fragments of another life Two projects – one using a series of short video clips and one using photography – examining the experiences of asylum seekers. Jun 2005
Watershed – Europa Cinema Entrepreneur of the Year A short film showing a selection of Watershed's work in support of its award as Europa Cinema 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Nov 2010
Watershed Podcast Listen to Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Cultural Programme, discuss future highlights and some of his programming decisions. Jan 2007 - present
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
Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way of the Tosser eShed members visited Cambridge Film Festival 2007 and discovered Canadian film Rock Paper Scissors: The Way of the Tosser. Feb 2008
We Are Forests Artists' Journal Over three months Duncan Speakman and Émilie Grenier documented the progress of their cross-European Residency project, 'We Are Forests'. Feb - Apr 2011
We.here.now The results of a filmmaking summer school with 24 young filmmakers from Sweden, Lithuania and UK. Nov 2005
West of England Design Forum A place for designers and those interested in design to meet, share ideas, and promote design. Apr 2007 - present
William Gibson Author and inventor of the term cyberspace reads from his 2010 novel Zero History and discusses his work and ideas. 6 Oct 2010
The Wisdom of Food Nii Obodai, recipient of the 7th Clark Bursary, explored the relationship between food, behaviour and peace. Mar - Aug 2007
Young Leaders Volunteer Programme Two new scores for Alice in Wonderland (1903), and two documentaries about the workshops, originated by a group of sixteen Young Leaders. Jan - Apr 2010
Young Peoples' Commissions and Partnerships Examples of films produced by eShed in collaboration with partner organisations around Bristol.
Young People's Work Experience Films Young people on work experience at Watershed partnered with eShed to make these documentaries about working at a media centre. Jul 2007