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An interesting day talking about AI...

Posted on Thu 20 Nov

This week we found out that some people are under the impression that our Cinema of the Year campaign artwork had been created with the use of AI. This has come as quite a shock to us, however we are grateful that the question has been asked so we are able to clarify our position in relation to AI and to say clearly that no AI was used in the creation of this piece of creative work.

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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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.