@wshed.bsky.social
Cinemas, Pervasive Media Studio, Undershed and all-round Bristol icon.
A diverse audience claps in a dimly lit theater, celebrating creativity at the Watershed, with an inspirational quote displayed.
We are so close! We've raised an incredible Β£11,222 and we've got until 12:00 noon Tuesday to hit the Β£15,000 @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge target!
Please donate today: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #ChristmasChallenge
A group of diverse individuals poses on a colourful staircase, promoting community and inclusivity at Watershed in Bristol.
A diverse group of individuals holding books, gathered together in a cozy venue, celebrating Queer Reads book club at Watershed.
As a registered charity, Watershed relies on public support to remain a welcoming space where groups like Queer Reads Bristol can gather.
Please donate today and your gift will be doubled: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge
Just a heads up, due to staff shortages, there may be delays to food service in the CafΓ© & Bar 17:30 - 19:30. We appreciate your patience during this time.
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A man in a suit gestures expressively with arms outstretched, accompanied by a quote about community spaces.
A professional-looking man in a blazer stands against a light backdrop, accompanied by a quote about his experiences with Watershed.
Dr Edson Burton, writer and artist first came to Bristol in 1994 and found connection and a community at Watershed.
Help us continue to build culture through community. Donate today as part of the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #ChristmasChallenge
Donation guide showing how gifts of Β£26, Β£250, and Β£40 can provide vital resources for community support and accessibility initiatives.
Two people embrace warmly in a community space, surrounded by greenery and warm lighting, reflecting connection and support.
For one week only, your donation will be doubled through the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge. One donation, twice the impact.
Please share our campaign far and wide and donate today - your gift will be doubled: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #ChristmasChallenge
A message from @clarered.bsky.social about BIFA Cinema of the Year and our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge campaign which is now open! Please consider donating via the Big Give website and your donation will be doubled and have twice the impact: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
02.12.2025 18:00 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back! From 2 β 9 Dec, donations made through our campaign page will have TWICE the impact. Head over to our campaign page on the Big Give website, click the donate button and see your gift doubled: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005ApO9YAK
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Get ready! There are just 24 hours to go until your donation can be doubled through our Big Give campaign⦠Find out more at: https://www.watershed.co.uk/biggive
#ChristmasChallenge
On Sat 6 - Sun 7 Dec Knowle West Media Centre invites you to an immersive sound installation featuring voices and perspectives, co-curated and produced with sound artist Nik Rawlings.
This a free event and you can book tickets on our website: wshd.to/bristolcivicobservatory
Movie poster for "Pillion," featuring a pink padlock, green key, and chains with actor names and release date highlighted.
Submit.
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Bristol and nearby areas folk, GAME will be showing at @wshed.bsky.social from Dec 12-14th. Tickets here:
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1371...
In the auditorium, David stands on the platform explaining about the film βDie My Loveβ on the big screen
Nathan, film critic, next with BSL female interpreter standing in the front of the screen. Rear head is seen as if she wants to reserve the seat for her friend!
After the post screening event, we headed down and sat on the chair before starting our discussion
Interesting discussion with @hardiewrites #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social, after watching #DieMyLove, this film gave us a food of thought with some totally unexpected, terrified and shocking moments, (it even made us jump!). Really emotional and empathetic themes centred on femaleβs representation!
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Weβve welcomed artists/studios from 6 countries, from Sing the Body Electric in autumn 2024, to Framerate: Pulse of the Earth and Only Expansion in spring 2025, The Hothouse Laboratory in August, & Impulse: Playing with Reality.
Read about Undershed: www.watershed.co.uk/undershed
A motorcyclist in a protective leather suit poses on a bike, promoting the film "Pillion," releasing in cinemas on November 28.
Have you been a good boy?
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Our Cinema Curator Mark shares his thoughts on Watershed's role in the wider film ecosystem, and providing a platform for independent films and filmmakers. Yet another reason you should vote for us to be @bifa-film.bsky.social's Cinema of the Year! β€οΈ https://www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?cinema=watershed
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Promotional poster for "Pillion," featuring two riders on a motorcycle against a vibrant coral background, with release date details.
Good boy.
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We're not crying, you are π₯² Thank you so much to everyone who has voted for us so far to be @bifa-film.bsky.social's Cinema of the Year β€οΈ We can't stop reading all of your lovely comments! There are only a few days left to vote for us here: www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...
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Promotional graphic for a Festive Quiz Party at Watershed, featuring a vintage photo and event details in bold text.
Looking for a festive do in Bristol with a difference? We've got you covered!
Our Festive Quiz Parties include a glass of prosecco on arrival, festive tapas menu and the quiz prize, which is your very own private cinema screening.
Find out more on our Venue Hire page.
Dhaqan Collective and Watershed invite you to a FREE screening sharing powerful stories at the intersection of climate and migration on Fri 21 Nov 18:30. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1367...
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We'll be announcing our annual #FilmNoir #Christmas screening @wshed.bsky.social, #Bristol later this week (save Wednesday 17th December).
But if you signup to our newsletter you will be able to find out early what we have planned: southwestsilents.com/subscribe
Over the past year weβve welcomed 10 artists and studios from 6 countries to Undershed, stretched over 27 weeks of programming.
Read more from Amy about Undershed's 1 Year Anniversary on our website: www.watershed.co.uk/articles/undershed-one-year
Hometown sold out Q&A Screening of GAME in Bristol @wshed.bsky.social tonight with Jason Williamson in town.
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The full programme for Slapstick Festival 2026 has arrived!
Running from Wed 4th to Sun 8th Feb 2026 at Bristol Beacon, Bristol Megascreen, St George's Bristol, and @wshed.bsky.social , this yearβs festival celebrates comedyβs power to challenge convention - link in below for the lineup.
Join us this Thursday,
@wshed.bsky.social cinema, 5:20pm, for the next event of
@thoughtinaction.bsky.social. We'll see and discuss Lynne Ramsey's #DieMyLove!
With guest speaker Maria Fannin, students, and friends (as always).
No NYE plans this year Iβm afraid!
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Retro-style poster with a person pointing forward and bold text urging to vote for Watershed to win BIFA Cinema of the Year.
TWO WEEKS LEFT to vote for us to WIN @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year!
We were absolutely made up to be shortlisted - thanks to all of you - now we need your votes one more time β€οΈ
Vote here before 25 Nov - thank you so much x
https://ow.ly/7ON050Xq5KW
"Ranging from toddlers to grandparents, each [visitor brings] their own personal universe into our space and bringing it to life." - Amy Rose, Lead Curator, Undershed
Read more from Amy about Undershed's 1 Year Anniversary on our website: https://www.watershed.co.uk/articles/undershed-one-year
Our good friends at @wshed.bsky.social have been shortlisted for @bifa-film.bsky.social's Cinema of the Year award!
Give them a vote and hopefully we can all enjoy the free nachos if they win!
www.bifa.film/coty-vote/
I'll be talking about my new book at @wshed.bsky.social's Pervasive Media Studio (& on YouTube Live) next Friday. Come along/tune in to hear how 2010s artgame creators pushed back against the online right via weird, funny, angry reworkings of classic videogames www.watershed.co.uk/studio/event...
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Happy birthday Undershed! π
In this article, Lead Curator Amy Rose shares reflections, highlights, and achievements after Undershed's first birthday. www.watershed.co.uk/articles/und...
