We’re delighted to announce that as part of the Spotlight scheme, the BFI has awarded £159,750 of National Lottery funding to Film Hub SW to grow audiences and access to film in underserved parts of Cornwall over the next three years. Find out more: watershed.co.uk/filmhub/news...

TITLE ON TOUR IN THE SOUTH WEST! Jo in the Water: a new documentary about one woman's fight to save our rivers, lakes and seas For more information and to book the film, email [email protected] www.jointhewater.com

The Accessible Cinema Bulletin Spring 2026 is here! It includes: - BFI Flare’s accessible screenings - Deaffest 2026 - ICO’s Accessibility Across the Board training - Accessibility mandates for UK streamers

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY: Freelance Film Competitions and Screenings Manager Wildscreen is looking for a Film Competitions and Screenings Manager The ideal candidate is an organised individual with a love of documentaries and film festivals, ideally wildlife and environmental ones. buff.ly/vve305A

From life in Blaenau Ffestiniog through the eyes of Effi, to an out-of-this-world ‘Roswelsh’ incident in a Welsh seaside town, new stories from Wales are set to hit cinema screens in 2026. Read press release in full: filmhubwales.org/welsh-films-...

How can your events be a safe place for audiences with chronic illness? Join the next BFI FAN: EDI in Focus webinar on 26 March, with Watershed's Louise Gardner and Raquel Meseguer for a case study on their accessible screenings for chronically ill audiences. bit.ly/4bHfkMX

Team Film Hub South West are getting ready to head to London tomorrow for ICO Screening Days! We hope to see you there! Make sure to say hi!

MEMBERS EVENTS: Members' Meet-Up (Online) 27th March 10:30am -12pm This month, we’ll be discussing the new funding opportunities opening up for FAN members and have Jonny Tull from Tull Stories talking about his latest film available to all exhibitors.

Want to work for Film Hub South West? We're looking for a Comms & Outreach Coordinator who will deliver FHSW’s member facing comms, ensuring that film exhibition organisations and practitioners across the region are informed about funding opportunities. www.watershed.co.uk/jobs/2026/03...

In collaboration with architects Haworth Tompkins, Historic England and ACE have developed a new suite of assets to help cultural organisations in commissioning specialists to undertake assessments to develop decarbonisation plans for their buildings.

We are looking for a Film Hub South West Comms & Outreach Coordinator to join our team! Find out more: buff.ly/pL4CLSx

Can your cinema generate more than great screenings? ⚡ This BFI FAN Green Hour hosted by Film Hub North looks at how community partnerships can cut bills, reduce carbon and strengthen your local ecosystem. Wednesday 11 March, 1pm-2pm. Sign up here: bit.ly/4aGVTmZ

With BFI FAN Con happening this year, find out how you can help shape the conference programme through the Open Call for Session Ideas, so that this year's con can be as relevant, inspiring and useful as possible.

It's National Lottery Open Week (7-15 March) and plenty of our members have offers! For example, you can get a free hot drink when you visit Plymouth Arts Cinema from or National Lottery Open Week 2026!

Carbon Literacy is a great early step for people to start thinking about the changes we all need to make to reduce our carbon emissions. There are 20 places available on the course. Places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

An early start for Redruth to Bristol for @slapstickfest.bsky.social - midday Laurel and Hardy awaits slapstick.org.uk

Production Assistant Angela Allen talks about her work on Carol Reed’s The Third Man (1948) and those scenes via the BBC World Service’s Witness History Programme: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

#SlapstickFest26 begins TODAY at @wshed.bsky.social and #bristolmegascreen! Comment if you're joining us 👋 Tickets still available for some events via the link below 👇

MEMBER EVENT: Today is the start of @slapstickfest.bsky.social 2026 happening at venues all over Bristol including @wshed.bsky.social and @bristolbeacon.bsky.social. See what’s screening when and get your tickets: slapstick.org.uk

MEMBER EVENT: This week, Archaeo-Heritage Film are diving into nautical archaeology on screen. Exploring everything from shipwrecks to sea shanties, it's going to be a rollicking adventure for old and young shipmates alike 🏴‍☠️ Find out more: bahfilmfestival.co.uk/2026-into-th...

MEMBERS EVENT: Film Hub South West Members’ Marketing Meeting 10 February, 2pm-3pm Join us for a marketing and comms meeting online with other Film Hub SW members. This is open to all members who market their film events (big or small). Sign up now: watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

NEW EVENT: ICO Spring Screening Days (14-22 March) Join us for Spring Screening Days – a hybrid event running in London and online - the perfect way to preview upcoming independent UK and international films. Find out more: www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/screening-da...

In case you missed it, our 2024-25 Reflections report is now available for all to read! watershed.co.uk/filmhub/news...

Happy Prince filming series two of Rivals for Disney+ in the former Lloyds Bank building on Bristol Harbourside - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 #bristol #filming #crewloc

It's our first members meet-up on the year tomorrow! Sign up if you haven't already! watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

It's BAFTA nomination time! What films are you hoping get nominated? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...

If you are looking for inspiration in how to engage young audiences, the BFI FAN Young Audience Champion has created a series of Case Studies of successful Young Audience activity around the UK.

When Wiper and True met @wshed.bsky.social Cinema Rediscovered❤️ We are delighted to announced our 10th anniversary festival will be presented in association with Bristol’s favourite independent brewery, Wiper and True.  Read more via the @letterboxd.social article below 👇

With 2025 now over, we reflect on the impact of Film Hub and BFI NETWORK and BFI Academy on audiences, talent, and the film sector over the past 12 months here in the South West. watershed.co.uk/filmhub/news...

MEMBER EVENT: Archaeo-Heritage Film (5-8 February 2026) The Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival is going nautical this year with Into The Depths, exploring the world of nautical archaeology and heritage, with film screenings, workshops and expert talks. bahfilmfestival.co.uk

"My local area has little to no spaces to enjoy film... I thought I should stop complaining and just create that space myself" For our latest blog, Launch alumni Femme Films reflect on their first screenings, what they've learnt, and the benefits of bringing film to their community: bit.ly/45lhSwV

We’re excited to announce that the second edition of the BFI Film Audience Network conference, BFI FAN CON, will take place at Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle, from 7–9 September 2026. Find out more: www.bfi-fan.org.uk/conference/b...

Revitalise and refresh your approach to developing audiences with BFI FAN! Book now for sessions on memberships, audience retention and social media in the New Year. Webinars are available for £10, or book all three for just £25.

Whether you believe in #BlueMonday or not, we could all do with a laugh during the winter. Good thing #Bristol plays host to some of the most hilarious acts and funniest people across these next few weeks! Discover more about all events via the link in bio.

Submissions for our Genre Film-Makers of the Future: Shorts Showcases are open… but the final deadline is 14 February! During the festival this April, we will once again host an epic showcase of the latest short genre films from around the world. Find out more: filmfreeway.com/fwfilmfestival

"Small festivals like ours are a godsend for filmmakers, often imagining something different than the mainstream world, as we all do who live on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck." Some wonderful press for @purbeckfilm.bsky.social on BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Revitalise and refresh your approach to developing audiences with BFI FAN! Book now for sessions on memberships, audience retention and social media in the New Year. Webinars are available for £10, or book all three for just £25.

National Lottery Open Week returns from 7-15 March and TODAY is the deadline to submit your final offers if you want to take part. Register your offer now at NationalLotteryOpenWeek.com

AVAILABLE TO BOOK: Filmed on the River Avon, Wild Swimmers is part-thriller, part-indie and part-creature feature! Find out more about the new film and book it today as part of your 2026 line-up. wildswimmersfilm.com

From life in Blaenau Ffestiniog through the eyes of Effi, to an out-of-this-world ‘Roswelsh’ incident in a Welsh seaside town, new stories from Wales are set to hit cinema screens in 2026. Find out more via Film Hub Wales: filmhubwales.org/en/welsh-fil...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! As 2026 gets underway, here's a reminder that the next Members' Meet-Up will be online on 29th January from 10:30am -12pm. We’ll also be joined by filmmaker Pip Piper and producer Phil Webb to discuss their latest film Jo In The Water. watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

Looking to attract younger audiences to your venue? BFI FAN Young Audience Champion Kirsten Geekie has collated recent news, research, resources and upcoming festival programmes highlighting the growing interest in what Young Audiences are looking for.

As the year comes to an end, check out the Films of 2025... as voted by the members of Film Hub South West! Let us know if you agree/disagree or if there are any glaring omissions.

Revitalise and refresh your approach to developing audiences with BFI FAN! Book now for sessions on memberships, audience retention and social media in the New Year. Webinars are available for £10, or book all three for just £25. www.bfi-fan.org.uk/event/reach-...

🎉The ninth edition of Cinema Rediscovered, @wshed.bsky.social dedicated to the revival of great films on the big screen, was our biggest and best-attended edition to date! Here's some of the highlights 👇

Into Film are now inviting cinemas across the UK to take part in their next cinema programme which runs from the 6-27th March 2026 - another fantastic opportunity to engage with local schools and young audiences. Fill out the form to take part: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

BFI FAN Young Audience Champion Kirsten Geekie has collated recent news, research, resources and upcoming festival programmes highlighting the growing interest in what Young Audiences are looking for.

National Lottery Open Week returns from Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th March 2026! National Lottery Open Week is your opportunity to thank National Lottery players who raise an incredible £30 million for good causes, like yours, every week. Register your offer now at NationalLotteryOpenWeek.com

Member Meet-Ups will return in 2026! As well as the team being on hand to answer your questions, we’ll also be joined by filmmaker Pip Piper and producer Phil Webb to discuss their latest film Jo In The Water. Register today: watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

BFI FAN's EDI Champion Charlie has put together the Winter 2025 edition of the Access Bulletin - full of the latest news, resources and events on UK-wide access and inclusion. This edition includes: Read the Bulletin: