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Watershed Inspiration

Examples of activities, events and opportunities for young people interested in film and media.

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
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
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
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 Film Challenge A fun film challenge that encouraged businesses in Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise zone to get creative and make a short film.
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
Bristol Stories A creative digital storytelling project giving an insight into the lives of Bristolians and their experience of the city. Aug 2005 - present
Cinékids Cinékids events are monthly film screenings for children aged 6-11, followed by fun-filled creative activities like these!
Creative Cinema Summer School: Flea To The Circus A week long extravaganza of cinema-themed films and workshops for children inspired by the circus fun of Disney Pixar's 'A Bug's Life'. 28 - 31 Aug 2012
DShed Family Fun A collection of short films and talks for the whole family, celebrating recent and past creative work by and for young people at Watershed.
Electric December Watershed's annual online advent calendar: 24 days of filmmaking delights from young people across Europe. Dec 1999 - present
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
Fresh Flix: Inside Out In this event, a panel of brilliant film industry professionals spoke to students from years 9 - 13 about working in the film industry. 19 Sep 2012
Ghostwatch: My Urban Home Do you dare to follow 8 brave children as they track the movements of the ghost of Barton Hill? 13 - 16 Feb 2012
Love: A Digital Storytelling Workshop A digital workshop for European learners aged over fifty that resulted in a collection of short films themed around love. 6 Jun - 10 Jul 2011
Memories and Mediascapes An innovative digital workshop designed for pan-European learners aged 50+ which culminated in a harbourside soundwalk app and online map. 9 - 13 May 2011
Professional Insights Young people interview industry professionals in various media related positions about work in front of and behind the camera. Jul 2008 - Feb 2009
Short Cuts A Watershed led filmmaking programme which enabled young people across Bristol to make and showcase three short films. May - Nov 2010
Watershed and You A sample of the creative work Watershed has produced with you over the years, using digital technology to explore your creativity.
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