The Wind at Watershed

Posted on Thu 24 April 2014

We are delighted to be hosting a rare screening of The Wind, Victor Sjöström’s classic 1928 silent romantic drama with a specially commissioned live score by Lola Perrin, on Wed 30 April.

Watershed and Thali Serving up a feast of film and food

Posted on Tue 8 April 2014

We've got a new Box Office system

Posted on Tue 8 April 2014

The day has finally come... we have successfully installed our new Box Office system which is good news for you - it will be quicker, smoother, and the online booking system will be far easier to use. If you are a Loyalty Card holder, you will now be able to automatically add loyalty points to your account when you book online (and redeem them too!).

Supporting and showcasing tomorrow’s talent with the BFI Film Academy Bristol

Posted on Mon 7 April 2014

Last week we hosted a special showcase of four short films made by BFI Film Academy Bristol participants. The event brought the three-month course to a close for this year's group of talented and ambitious 16 - 19 year olds who have worked with Watershed and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School to learn about what it's like to work in film.

Neil Brand introduces The Sound of Cinema

Posted on Thu 3 April 2014

We're delighted that Neil Brand, long-term Watershed and Slapstick collaborator, will be here on Sunday to introduce this one-off marathon screening of his popular three-part series The Sound of Cinema - The Music that Made the Movies, made for the BBC, which celebrates the art of the cinema soundtrack.

Interface: A Digital Networking Event for the Cultural Industries

Posted on Tue 1 April 2014

We are excited to announce that Interface is coming to Bristol, and you can apply now to participate in this fantastic event. Conceived by Shakespeare’s Globe as a space for discovering talent and forging links between large cultural institutions and young ambitious digital companies, the event is a great opportunity to share ideas and network with the cultural sectors leading digital commissioners.

The Kids Stay in the Picture

Posted on Mon 31 March 2014

Watershed wins Bronze in the Fairtrade Awards

Posted on Tue 11 March 2014

We were delighted to pick up a Bronze Award in the 2014 regional Fairtrade Business Awards, sponsored by The Co-operative, at last week's ceremony at Bristol’s City Hall. The aim of the Awards is to increase sales of and support for Fairtrade amongst local businesses, by promoting businesses that support Fairtrade and encouraging others to do more.

DepicT! 2014: We want your shorts

Posted on Mon 10 March 2014

DepicT! - Watershed's ultra short film competition - is once again challenging filmmakers across the globe to create a movie-masterpiece in just a minute-and-a-half! Simply enter for free and be in with a chance of winning up to £2500 prize money, invaluable industry exposure, and other exclusive prizes. Whatever your budget, whatever your genre, we want your shorts!

Documentaries-a-go-go at Watershed in March

Posted on Thu 6 March 2014

This month at Watershed we’re celebrating all things factual, with a firm focus on documentaries. From past and present Oscar®winners March of the Penguins and 20 Feet From Stardom to a glimpse of the future of documentary, we’ve got it covered.

Micachu at Watershed for Under the Skin opening night

Posted on Mon 3 March 2014

We are thrilled to welcome the very talented musician and composer Mica Levi of Micachu & The Shapes to Watershed on Fri 14 March as part of Filmic '14. She will be here for the opening of Under the Skin - the new Jonathan Glazer film that she wrote the eerie score for.