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Speaker stands on a dimly lit stage beside a slide reading “THREE MORE YEARS!” with colorful drawings, creating an optimistic, creative tone. — Funding Announcement at The Big Thing 2026 - Image Credit: Laura Lee Photography

Immersive Arts announces £8.5m second phase funding

Posted on Mon 14 Sept

Over £8.5m has been secured to continue supporting UK artists working with immersive technologies until 2030, following high levels of demand for grants and development opportunities during its first phase.

BFI London Film Festival poster featuring glowing, blurred "LFF" letters in vibrant neon colors against a dark purple background.

Posted on Wed 2 Sept

Programme revealed for the 70th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) – plus how you can get your early bird tickets.

Five young people posing with a professional ARRI camera on a tripod in an indoor setting with concrete walls.

Posted on Wed 19 Aug

Want to work in film and TV, but not sure where to start? Watershed is proud to announce we are running your local BFI Film Academy Hub in the South West, bringing free training, industry connections and career support to young people aged 16-25.

Posted on Thu 6 Aug

We will continue to offer excellent, free to access public toilets which meet a range of needs and access requirements. No one will be asked to evidence their sex in order to use our facilities.

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The Big Thing from Immersive Arts Returns, this time to Llandudno

Posted on Mon 27 July

Immersive Arts launches the full programme for its annual event The Big Thing. Returning this September and bringing more than 70 workshops, performances and networking events to Llandudno for three days between Wed 9 – Fri 11 Sept 2026.

Summer on Screen at Watershed

Posted on Thu 4 June

From football fan culture and Wong Kar Wai classics to Queer Vision, Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair and the 10th anniversary of Cinema Rediscovered, our summer programme is packed with unforgettable cinema. Alongside major festivals and special seasons, discover acclaimed new releases, cult favourites and big-screen experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Cinema Rediscovered Unveils its Bonanza Line-up for 10th Birthday Edition

Posted on Mon 1 June

Tickets are now on sale.

Watershed statement on EHRC amended Code of Practice

Posted on Thu 21 May

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has now published its amended Code of Practice

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Introducing our Interdisciplinary Fellows in Residence

Posted on Tue 19 May

Watershed is excited to support two artists who will undertake a year of research activities as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company Interdisciplinary Fellowship (RSC IF) Programme.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Deaf Conversations about Cinema 2016 – 2026

Posted on Mon 18 May

For the past decade, Deaf Conversations About Cinema (DCAC) has brought people together here at Watershed through a shared love of film, conversation and community – and we’re marking the occasion with a special celebratory 10 Years of DCAC event on Sat 6 June.

Watershed's response to The Times

Posted on Fri 8 May

On Thu 7 May, Watershed was asked for comment by The Times about an article on antisemitism in the arts which has been published today.

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Watershed’s Clare Reddington wins at the South West Leadership Awards

Posted on Fri 24 April

The winners of TheBusinessDesk.com’s South West Leadership Awards were announced at a gala dinner last night and our very own Clare Reddington CEO of Watershed collected the Public and Third Sector Leadership Award.

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Watershed secures major BFI National Lottery funding.

Posted on Mon 20 April

Watershed is delighted to announce that we have received 3-year funding from the BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund 2026-29 to expand our work engaging underrepresented...

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Winter Residencies 2026 Overview

Posted on Fri 17 April

Our 2026 Winter Residents, whose residencies ran from February to March, explored how memory, presence and connection take shape across digital and physical worlds - from a playful digital memorial shaped by collective grief to a heartbeat-responsive light installation.

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First highlights revealed for Cinema Rediscovered 10th edition as Early Bird bookings open

Posted on Wed 15 April

Early Bird passes are now on sale for the 10th birthday edition of Cinema Rediscovered – the UK’s leading celebration of newly-restored films, forgotten gems and classic...