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Vote for Watershed to win BIFA’s Inaugural Cinema of the Year Award

Posted on Mon 3 Nov

We’re super excited that Watershed has been selected as one of five nominees for the British Independent Film Award’s (BIFA) very first Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers. We now need your help to be in with a chance of winning.

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Watershed takes Playable City to Japan

A large colourful inflatable plant is in Japan.
Posted on Thu 9 Oct

From the harbourside to Japan’s second city: Watershed is taking cuddly plants, interactive tapestries and sketching robots from Bristol to Osaka, Japan, as part of Playable City Osaka.

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Watershed signs the Bristol Apartheid-Free Zone pledge

The Palestine flag flying from Watershed's balcony.
Posted on Tue 16 Sept

Today Watershed joins over 4,000 citizens and organisations across the city in signing the Bristol Apartheid Free Zone pledge. This means we are now boycotting Israeli...

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Autumn Cinema at Watershed

The Story of Lovers Rock
Posted on Mon 8 Sept

As we say goodbye to summer, Cinema programme team Steph Read and Mark Cosgrove share some of the highlights coming to Watershed this autumn. It’s also the perfect time to...

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BFI LFF on Tour

Programme announced for the BFI London Film Festival 2025 on Tour coming to Watershed

Posted on Wed 3 Sept

Programme revealed for the 69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express - plus how you can get tickets first.

Demonstration outside Watershed

Announcing Meeting the Moment, 26 Nov

Posted on Sun 31 Aug

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

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

Announcing the open call for the Winter Residencies and the Dreamtime Fellowship

Posted on Thu 28 Aug

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

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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...

A coral background with a yellow circle and yellow text announcing the Make Shift 2025 Creative Camp.

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.

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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.

An still from the film Tsuma wa kokuhaku suru (A Wife Confesses) c/o Kadokawa

Cinema Rediscovered returns with an 80+ event line-up of global film gems

Posted on Wed 28 May

Cinema Rediscovered returns to venues in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film from Wed 23 - Sun 27 July 2025.

A big blue character is in the middle of Bradford city centre.

The Big Thing comes to Bradford

Posted on Mon 19 May

Immersive Arts will launch its first major event this June in Bradford, the UK’s City of Culture 2025, to bring together the country’s immersive arts community.

Watershed building in the background - with the harbourside water at the fore and people enjoying the sun and diving into the water

Welcome to new Exec team members and new Board members

Posted on Wed 7 May

We are delighted to welcome some incredible individuals to our leadership team and Board this month.

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Over 80 UK projects receive nearly £1.2m in first Immersive Arts funding round

Posted on Tue 15 April

Almost £1.2 million has been allocated to 83 artist-led projects across the UK in the first round of Immersive Arts funding - a scheme supporting artists of all backgrounds and experience to work with immersive technologies.