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lots of random paper tickets lying in a pile all mixed up

“ Reflections on Random Selection ”

Posted on Thu 16 Feb by Martin O'Leary

Martin O’Leary, Pervasive Media Studio’s Community Lead reflects on what we learned from the random selection process for our Winter Residencies

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Watershed announced as Creative Climate Leaders 2023 by Julie's Bicycle

Posted on Wed 15 Feb

Pioneering not-for-profit organisation Julie’s Bicycle have announced Watershed as part of their Creative Climate Leadership (CCL) programme - an international training and transformation programme to empower artists and cultural professionals to take action on the climate and ecological crisis with impact, creativity, and resilience.

A greyscale still of a large room, filled with audio equipment.

Announcing Experimental Audio Camp residential

Posted on Wed 8 Feb

We are super excited to launch our Experimental Audio Camp as part of MyWorld. Apply now to spend three-days in residence at Real World Studios deeply embedded in creative sound production, working collectively to create an original audio work.

A person dressed in a yellow mac holds up a shiny silver balloon. It is a shark.

Six creative teams win £45K Watershed Playable City commission to build prototypes that connect people to their city

Posted on Mon 6 Feb

The projects place play at the heart of the city, sparking imagination and conversation about inclusion, sustainability, surveillance and the future of cities. 

February 2023 Cinema Podcast

  February 2023 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Wed 1 Feb

A look forward to the cinematic month ahead at Watershed, the upcoming Japan Foundation Touring Programme and Reflections and Refractions: Gender on Screen.

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Some good news for cinema lovers and creative talent across the South West 

Posted on Wed 1 Feb

Watershed is delighted to be one of 11 organisations across the UK to be awarded National Lottery Funding from the BFI.

Photo of Grass Man - a living costume made of grass - posing in a park.

Introducing our Winter Residency Artists 2023

Posted on Mon 30 Jan

Following an open call for our Winter Residencies programme we’re excited to introduce the three recipient artists. Responding to the theme of ‘Making the World Differently...

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“ Reflections and Refractions: Gender on Screen ”

Posted on Fri 27 Jan by Harriet Taylor

Harriet Taylor discusses her upcoming season, Reflections and Refractions: Gender on Screen.

January 2023 Cinema Podcast

  January 2023 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Wed 28 Dec 2022

Mark Cosgrove and Steph Read look ahead to the start of 2023 and share thoughts on a range of different types of cinema – from celebrations of film to art activism.

Crane Dance Bristol by Laura Kriefman. Photo by John Rowley.

“ Have your say -  Cultural Investment in Bristol  ”

Posted on Thu 8 Dec 2022 by Clare Reddington

Bristol City Council are currently consulting on cuts to their budget, including proposed cuts to the Cultural Investment Programme.

December 2022 Cinema Podcast

  December 2022 Cinema Podcast

Posted on Mon 28 Nov 2022

Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, and guests reflect on a strange year for cinema and look back at the standout films and events of the year.