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Deaf Conversations About Cinema: Deaf (Sorda) BSL Translation

Posted on Mon 1 Sept

Join us at the 18:00 screening of Deaf on Mon 15 Sept which will feature an introduction from a guest speaker, followed by a post-screening discussion in the Café & Bar. Featuring BSL interpretation.

Posted on Sun 31 Aug

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Clare Reddington, Watershed CEO shares why we have created a one day event about speaking up in troubled times

Vote for Watershed for BIFA's Cinema of the Year

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The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) has launched its very first Cinema of the Year award, voted for by cinemagoers – and we need your help to get Watershed shortlisted!

A diverse group if people are doing an activity together on a white tables with string and colourful lollipop sticks.

Posted on Thu 28 Aug

Announcing two opportunities for artists working with creative technology: the Winter Residencies 2025–2027 and the Dreamtime Fellowship 2026.

Please vote for us to be Shortlisted for BIFA Cinema of the Year

Posted on Fri 22 Aug

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) has launched its very first Cinema of the Year award, voted for by cinemagoers – and we need your help to get Watershed shortlisted!We...

“ Playing with giant marshmallows and invisible robots ”

Posted on Fri 8 Aug by Amy Rose

Undershed Lead Curator Amy Rose shares more about The Hothouse Laboratory, Undershed's latest exhibition.

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Introducing our 2025 Make Shift Campers

Posted on Fri 8 Aug

We are excited to announce our 2025 Make Shift Creative Campers, who will join us for five inspiring days to collide ideas, share skills and prototype experiences focused on the theme of Home Improvements.

Watershed Cinema Podcast August 2025

Posted on Tue 5 Aug

I dooo! In this episode, Stef and Steph are joined by Gavin Sunderland from Watershed's Environment Group to chat about what they're up to this month.

Watershed Cinema Podcast Cinema Rediscovered 2025 Special

Posted on Fri 11 July

In this special episode, Bristol-based film critic Nathan Hardie is joined by Cinema Rediscovered Festival Founder Mark Cosgrove and Festival Producer Lorena Pino to guide you through this year's Cinema Rediscovered.

Amy Rose, Undershed Curator is peering down at a screen showing FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth

“ Taking a position in an overwhelming world ”

Posted on Mon 7 July by Amy Rose

In this article Amy Rose, Lead Curator of Undershed shares her reflections on FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth which will run until Sun 13 July.

Summer Cinema at Watershed

Posted on Thu 3 July

Our Cinema programme team Mark Cosgrove and Steph Read share some of the highlights we’ll be welcoming to Watershed’s cinema screens throughout Summer.Stay cool in our cinemas...

Photo of the Trans Loo in the Café & Bar.

Loo-d and Proud! The Trans Loo pops up in Bristol for Pride Season

Posted on Tue 1 July

A powerful protest pop-up toilet makes its Bristol debut this July – with a message that demands attention.

Watershed Cinema Podcast July 2025

Posted on Thu 26 June

In this episode, Stef from Comms and Cinema Steph are joined by Queer Vision Festival Producer Harriet Taylor to discuss this year's programme.

Illustration of Watershed with greenery growing on the roof, and swimmers on a platform in the water.

Wild and Generous

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Watershed’s current home opened its doors in 1982. In 2019, we declared a climate emergency, committing our carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. Our building currently presents substantial environmental, operational and maintenance challenges, with several elements reaching the end of their life. The most urgent priority is the repair and retrofit of our building. However, our vision is of a place-led redevelopment that balances the changing needs of our organisation with adapting to the impacts of the climate crisis.  

We call this Watershed Wild and Generous.

Watershed Cinema Podcast June 2025

Posted on Wed 11 June

In this episode, Cinema Steph is joined by Cinema Curator Mark Cosgrove to discuss this month's cinematic line-up including our Several Samurai season and their highlights from Cannes.