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

Posted on Fri 22 Aug 2025

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...

Introducing our 2025 Make Shift Campers

Posted on Fri 8 Aug 2025

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.

Summer Cinema at Watershed

Posted on Thu 3 July 2025

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...

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

Posted on Tue 1 July 2025

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

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

Posted on Wed 28 May 2025

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

The Big Thing comes to Bradford

Posted on Mon 19 May 2025

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.

Welcome to new Exec team members and new Board members

Posted on Wed 7 May 2025

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

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

Posted on Tue 15 April 2025

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.

Cinema Pricing changes and a new membership

Posted on Thu 10 April 2025

Introducing Club Shed, a new membership for Watershed audiences and customers and a heads up that some of our cinema ticket prices will be changing from Fri 25 April 20205.

Announcing two new MyWorld Fellowships in Residence

Posted on Mon 7 April 2025

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for two new paid Fellowships in Residence at Knowle West Media Centre and Wounded Buffalo Sound Studios.

Cinema Rediscovered Announces Early Bird Passes and Reveals First Highlights

Posted on Wed 26 March 2025

BAFTA winning and Oscar-nominated film producer Stephen Woolley (also of Scala Cinema and Palace Pictures fame) will deliver the opening night keynote when the UK’s leading...