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Watershed

Bristol named UNESCO City of Film

Posted on Wed 1 Nov 2017

Great news – we are proud that Bristol has been named UNESCO City of Film, a global recognition of the city’s outstanding contribution to film culture and creativity.

November 2017 Watershed Podcast

  November 2017 Watershed Podcast

Posted on Wed 1 Nov 2017

A season of films, and a family event, based on Japanese Animé are the topics for discussion in this month's podcast.

Image credit: Vicky Clarke, Q-02, Brussels

Introducing our Artist in Residence duos...

Posted on Tue 31 Oct 2017

Continent-spanning love songs and making sound from the city’s light: these are the brilliant musical ideas from our latest Artists in Residence, two duos who will explore the points where art and technology meet to play a different kind of border-crossing tune.

Our late night screening of Amélie - with tasty treats in the Café & Bar

“ A Watershed approach to the Café & Bar... ”

Posted on Mon 30 Oct 2017 by Claire Stewart

James Taljaard (General Manager) and Helen Round (Food and Beverage Manager) talk about the ethos of our Café & Bar and our approach to food and drink...

Ballet Nimba

Afrika Eye Festival returns

Posted on Mon 30 Oct 2017

The South West’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture returns with a packed weekend, join us for a fantastic programme of films (features, shorts and documentaries), discussions, workshops and live music, with film talent, artists and academics from across Africa and the diaspora.

Norma Herrmann on 'Benny'

  Norma Herrmann on 'Benny'

Posted on Mon 6 Nov 2017

Norma Herrmann shares her memories of legendary composer Bernard Herrmann, and of 'Benny' the loving husband and friend.

RAM

“ Why we share and open source ”

Posted on Wed 18 Oct 2017 by David Haylock

How and why we share and open source our technical processes.

One of Jasmine Thompson's murals at the Pervasive Media Studio

“ What is the role of a cultural organisation during Black History Month? ”

Posted on Mon 16 Oct 2017 by Zahra Ash-Harper

Zahra Ash-Harper, Watershed Producer, reflects on her year at Watershed working on inclusion and the practical steps we are making, plus asks wider questions about Black History Month and the role of cultural organisations during this time...

Photo of post-it notes on a blackboard for Mapping Your Business Growth workshop

“ Our approach to business support for creatives ”

Posted on Fri 13 Oct 2017 by Rachael Burton

Many of the people we work with have developed their ideas into successful and sustainable businesses. However, the leap from creative idea to sustainable business is a really big one. We are exploring how we can support artists and small creative businesses through this challenging journey of business development. We are at the start of the journey, and want to share our current thinking.

Harry Potter Christmas scene

Fancy a film-themed Christmas Party?

Posted on Thu 12 Oct 2017

Are you still looking for a place to host your Christmas party? Perhaps you’ve wanted to have a James Bond, Harry Potter, Top Gun, Star Wars or other film-themed bash? Then look no further – our movie-mad Events team are here to help you put on an A-list night to remember with our Christmas Party Package.

Family Arts Festival: The Wiz + Family Disco at Watershed

“ Family Arts  ”

Posted on Tue 3 Oct 2017

Watershed develops family audiences for cultural film through cross-art form programming and collaboration.