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Creative Producers Lagos Lab

Posted on Wed 12 May 2021

A 5 day online lab supporting and developing a network of Lagos-based producers working across theatre, film, festivals, visual art, radio, design and fashion.

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Bristol, we're back (again)! We are re-opening the doors to our building on Tue 18 May

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Posted on Wed 12 May 2021
News
We're back! We're super excited that on Tue 18 May we'll be re-opening the doors to the Watershed building. The Café and Bar will re-open on Tuesday and then on Wednesday our...
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May 2021 Cinema Podcast

May 2021 Cinema Podcast
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In May's podcast Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, is joined by Dave Taylor of legendary Bristol video shop 20th Century Flicks. They reflect on the year that forgot cinema and the clutch of superb Oscar winning independent films arriving on the big screen very, very soon.
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“ Heart of Lightness by Bristol-based artist Lucy Turner, commissioned by Watershed ”

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Posted on Fri 23 April 2021
Article
If you happen to be down by the Harbourside and walking past Watershed in the next couple of weeks you will spot some beautiful new artwork on Watershed’s downstairs...
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“ Coming out of lockdown ”

Posted on Fri 2 April 2021 by Clare Reddington

Clare Reddington, Watershed CEO, looks ahead to re-opening the building, thanks Arts Council England for their continued support through the Culture Recovery Fund and asks for your help and feedback.
Rife magazine

“ Rife is seven ”

Posted on Thu 18 March 2021 by Sammy Jones

Rife Written Content Editor Sammy Jones reflects on what we've learned from working with thousands of young people at Watershed's youth platform Rife
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Welcoming our Inclusion Associates

Posted on Wed 10 March 2021

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Aisha Thomas and Katie Donovan-Adekanmbi as our Inclusion Associates who will be joining Watershed for a fixed term consultancy from March – June.
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Depict '21 Call for Entries

Posted on Mon 1 March 2021

Submissions are now open for Depict ’21 – Watershed’s ultra-short film competition, part of Encounters Film Festival.
March 2021 Cinema Podcast

 March 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Thu 25 Feb 2021

This month Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, is joined by historian, writer and curator Edson Burton and Matchbox Cine producer Megan Mitchell. They share how their cultural life has changed and adapted over the last several months, and some of the things they have been enjoying and found themselves unexpectedly watching.
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Introducing our Spring Residency Artists 2021

Posted on Thu 18 Feb 2021

Following an open call for our Spring Residencies programme, we’re delighted to announce the two Bristol-based artists who will develop ideas exploring environmental emergencies, technology and possible futures.
February 2021 Cinema Podcast

 February 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 1 Feb 2021

With the Watershed building and cinemas still closed, Mark Cosgrove (Watershed Cinema Curator) talks with Watershed friends to share their recent small screen highlights from film and TV series, old and new.
January 2021 Cinema Podcast

 January 2021 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 21 Dec 2020

In January's short podcast Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, shares films to look forward that would have screened in 2020 and a hint of plans and optimism in the air for 2021.
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“ How we are reimagining recruitment at Watershed ”

Posted on Thu 17 Dec 2020 by Tony Bhajam

Practical steps for making recruitment more inclusive, through more accessible and human experiences.
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 Christmas Message

Posted on Wed 16 Dec 2020

Wishing you all a happy holiday, please stay safe and hope to see you in the New Year.
December 2020 Cinema Podcast

 December 2020 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 30 Nov 2020

While the halcyon days of films being released into the cinema seem a distant memory and Watershed Cinemas were more closed than open, this month's podcast still finds a rich array of fantastic films to remember from 2020.