Join us for the fourth edition of Cinema Rediscovered – a chance to discover some of the finest new digital restorations, contemporary classics and film print rarities from across the globe where they were meant to be experienced – on the big screen.

Watershed is the regional Hub Lead Organisation for the BFI’s Film Audience Network initiative to develop audiences for a broader range of film. We work with cinemas, film exhibitors and distributors across the South West to promote great British and international independent cinema.

Depict, Watershed’s short filmmaking competition, has been challenging filmmakers since 1998 to make 90-second mini movie masterpieces.

Talks and interviews recorded as part of our annual Filmic programme, exploring the enduring relationship between music and moving image.

Opening up issues, debates and discussion through film.

A regional professional development scheme for filmmakers, developing a network of talent in and around Bristol, Sheffield, and Nottingham.

BEAM Live was an evening of music and live iPad art which took place at Watershed as part of Filmic.

Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the birth of Canadian academic and thinker, Marshall McLuhan – a season of seminars, special events, and screenings, and a dedicated website containing articles, interviews, films, and resources.

A collection of panel discussions exploring the relevance of McLuhan's ideas to the modern world as we now know it.

A series of talks, articles, and interviews celebrating the work of composer Bernard Herrmann, of Psycho, Vertigo and Taxi Driver fame.

Watershed's Head of Programme, Mark Cosgrove, talks his reasons for attending the 64th Cannes International Film Festival.

A year-long season of events reflecting on cinema from 2000-09 and the films that began to define a new century of cinema.

In November 2010 Watershed, selected from among 1000 cinemas across 500 European cities, was awarded a major international prize by Europa Cinemas naming Watershed as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'.

In 2010 Watershed celebrated the work of French director, Claire Denis, with a retrospective marking the release of her feature, 'White Material'.

Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Programme, talks about his trip to the film festival.

In 2008 Watershed celebrated the work of Austrian director, writer, and producer Ulrich Seidl with this microsite.

A season of screenings celebrating the work of Kihachirō Kawamoto, Japanese puppeteer, animator, and director.

2006 Clark Bursary recipient Luke Jerram documents his experiences during the realisation of his innovative 'Dream Director' project.