Urchin is the stunning directorial debut feature from Harris Dickinson. Opens Fri 3 Oct.

The UK Subtitling Audiences Network is excited to be re-screening The Reason I Jump, based, at Watershed cinema @wshed.bsky.social in Bristol, on 30 Sep 2025! The film has innovative captions designed for neurodivergent viewers. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1357... #accessibility #autism

Wild and Generous is a holistic vision for Watershed and Bristol's Canon’s Road area, based on notions of wildness and generosity. Join our new advisory circle, apply by 13 October www.watershed.co.uk/jobs-opportu... @wshed.bsky.social @juliesbicycle.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Every Sun in Sept, @wshed.bsky.social celebrates the upcoming 30th edition of @encounters.film (24 - 28 Sept) w/1st features fr/a few notable alumni. Next up is animation Mary & Max (2009) by Adam Elliot whose shorts played at Encounters over the years incl. his Oscar® winning Harvie Krumpet.

Ticket purchased for the Tim Key Q&A screening of The Ballad of Wallis Island. Such a good film, I'm looking forward to this chat with it's star more than most.

Join us for the launch of Impulse: Playing with Reality on Wed 1 Oct, 19:00. A multi-award-winning mixed reality experience by Anagram/ Writer & director May Abdalla will be in conversation with two of the lived-experience contributors. Book free tickets: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson

If you haven't already, please give us a quick vote to be shortlisted for BIFA Cinema of the Year! www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...

It is officially one week until @encounters.film at @wshed.bsky.social 🤩 Check out what BFI NETWORK will be up to during the festival to get some inspiration for your festival picks.

Just voted for @wshed.bsky.social in the BIFA cinema of the year award. Honestly, I don't know where I'd be without the cinema, programming or people here. They deserve all the plaudits.

A Q&A with Warren Ellis in @observeruk.bsky.social ELLIS PARK is in cinemas from 26 September, with previews at BFI Southbank tomorrow and a Q&A with Warren Ellis at @wshed.bsky.social on Sunday 🎻 observer.co.uk/culture/inte...

ELLIS PARK Q&As with Warren Ellis start this Sunday at @wshed.bsky.social 🎻 Fri 26 Sept @riocinema.bsky.social Sat 27 Sept at Duke of York's (hosted by Scared To Dance) Thurs 2 Oct at Picturehouse Central (hosted by Scared To Dance)

Great turnouts #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social after watching ‘Deaf’ #Sorda with @hardiewrites. Interesting themes - relationship, family across generation, social norms and most importantly the role of language reflecting the reality of deaf lives within a ‘perfect’ world. Beautifully executed shootings!

Today we've joined over 4,000 citizens and organisations across the city in signing the Bristol Apartheid Free Zone pledge. www.watershed.co.uk/news/watersh...

Did you know you get Priority Booking for the BFI London Film Festival 2025 if you're a Club Shed member? www.watershed.co.uk/club-shed

Encounters Film Festival 2025 is coming! 2025.encounters.film

Ellis Park offers a deeply personal insight into multi-instrumentalist and renowned film composer Warren Ellis's passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra. Previewing Sun 21 Sept 17:00 with a Q&A with Warren Ellis. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1354...

The BFI NETWORK South West team couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at @encounters.film for its 30th anniversary celebrations taking place in Bristol from Wed 24 – Sun 28 Sep. Check out this blog post to hear about what we're involved in and what we will be watching! ✨

Club Shed priority booking has now opened for this year's BFI London Film Festival on Tour! ✨ www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/seas...

Zoe Rasbash has been our Environmental Emergencies Action Researcher for the past five years. As she leaves us for new challenges she takes some time to reflect on all that she, and we have learned. This is the first of a two-part article. (1/2) www.watershed.co.uk/articles/fiv...

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th film in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City.

As we say goodbye to summer, Cinema programme team Steph Read and Mark Cosgrove share some of the highlights coming to Watershed this autumn in this article. www.watershed.co.uk/news/autumn-...

Vote for Watershed as cinema of the year! Before 22 September www.watershed.co.uk/news/vote-us... @wshed.bsky.social

We’re excited to share our next exhibition at Undershed, Impulse: Playing with Reality. A multi-award-winning mixed reality experience about ADHD by Anagram, narrated by Academy Award®-winner Tilda Swinton. Running Thu 2 Oct – Sun 2 Nov. www.watershed.co.uk/impulse

News just in! Head over to our website to explore the full line up for the 69th BFI London Film Festival, coming to Watershed next month, and find out how you can be the first to get your hands on tickets before general release 👀 #LFF www.watershed.co.uk/news/program...

Our home @wshed.bsky.social has been nominated for @bifa-film.bsky.social Cinema of The Year 2025. We have four weeks to get into the top five to make it to the next round! If you love Watershed, please vote for us at the link below by Mon 22 September, its super quick and easy.

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 us shortlisted! Vote for us now! www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...

Gabriel Byrne on DEFENCE OF THE REALM (1986), in conversation with Cinema Rediscovered founder @markcosgrove.bsky.social. Following its showcase at @wshed.bsky.social with producer Lynda Myles, its showing in 35mm at Glasgow Film Theatre tonight and on Wed 20 Aug + full pre-recorded discussion.

“Terence was fundamental when it came to the casting. Yes we had John (Hurt) and Tim (Roth). But Terence Stamp was the glue which held it all together!” Director of The Hit (1984) Stephen Frears with @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social at our screening @wshed.bsky.social back in 2023. #NeoNoir #FilmNoir

In this article for the Guardian, our very own Cinema Programmer Steph comments on how young people are embracing independent cinema. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/au...

Now Serving in the Café & Bar: Passionfruit Jasmine Tea Infused Bubble Tea! Grab your glass with a choice of Mango or Strawberry Boba.

Great to see our friends at @wshed.bsky.social and @cpxmcr.bsky.social quoted in this and hearing the love that Gen Z has for seeing classic and cult films on the big screen. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/au...

✨Applications are now open to join the team as a Volunteer at this year's festival (24-28 Sept)!✨ 📅 Applications close Tues 19 Aug, 5pm. So get your skates on 🛼! Head to encounters.film/volunteer-2025 to find out more & apply! 📸 PortlandProductions LTD

Heads up! Tomorrow Fri 15 Aug, the Café & Bar will be closed to the general public from 21:00 for We All Play Synth. The Undershed Bar will still be open for all until closing time. Thanks for your understanding.

Step into The Hothouse Laboratory!

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona.

#Linklater's #BeforeSunset is incredible. The ending is just genius. @wshed.bsky.social

Due to the hot weather this week, our Kitchen Team will be serving a limited Summer Food menu from Tue 12 Aug. Ask our Café & Bar Team for more information. As always we have a great selection of cold drinks to cool you down! Thanks for your understanding.

After a brief hiatus, Encounters Film Festival is BACK 24-28 Sept for its landmark 30th edition on Bristol's harbourside & we can’t wait! Alumni include #DenisVilleneuve & #CharlotteWells ; watch this space for some connected rep happenings @wshed.bsky.social Get your pass at www.encounters.film!

Our screening of Jaws has now sold out, but you may be interested to know that @wshed.bsky.social is also screening it from 29-31 August. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1350...

Don't apologise! Book your ticket to Sorry, Baby today!

A 5-star review for 2000 Meters to Andriivaka from Peter Bradshaw! www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ju...

Thank you so much domus for your coverage of The Hothouse Laboratory in Undershed! ♥️ www.domusweb.it/en/design/20...

We're getting Undershed ready and huggable for you ahead of our latest exhibition! 💚

I’ve a rare Sunday of work so I’m using it to see my first Michael Haneke film (in 35mm!) thanks to @wshed.bsky.social I’m ready to discover just what it is that Haneke considers a funny game.

Cinemas! Festivals! Community cinemas… You can now book some of the amazing new restorations & rediscoveries presented at @wshed.bsky.social ‘s Cinema Rediscovered at reasonable rates + there is support available towards local marketing/events. Get in touch: www.watershed.co.uk/cinema-redis...

BFI NETWORK South West is excited to launch the fourth iteration of New Voices, a talent development scheme aimed at underrepresented writer-directors in our region. www.bbc.co.uk/writers/oppo...

We want everyone to enjoy our new exhibition in Undershed with Air Giants, which is why we're introducing pay what you can ticket pricing...

Throwback to last week’s UK Premiere 40th Anniversary restoration of My Beautiful Laundrette w/ dir. Sir Stephen Frears and actor Gordon Warnecke joined us at @wshed.bsky.social as part of Cinema Rediscovered! My Beautiful Laundrette returns to cinemas across the UK and Ireland TODAY (1 Aug).

We All Play Synth ™ are back at Watershed for a Summer EMOM Special! www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/wat...

Come and drop into the Café & Bar tomorrow with your well-loved clothes to give them a refresh at our Clothes Mending Workshop. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1348...