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Cultural cinema, talent development and creative technology in Bristol. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re over the moon that our Café & Bar has been included in CAMRA's The Good Beer Guide 2027 – which showcases 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK that serve real ale! Read the full story over on Bristol24/7 🍻 ow.ly/Tc9c50ZQZgZ
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Brb...getting ready for our next 35mm screening of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma...
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Have you seen Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma on 35mm film yet?
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Tomorrow is the time for Tony!
Young man in a white apron stands in a dimly lit room with a cigarette in hand, looking contemplative.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Are you coming to watch Tony this Friday? Tickets: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1421...
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"A Stirring, Windblown Romance Between Two Lonely Mussel-Men in Coastal Wales" - Variety Set in a Welsh fishing community, Helen Walsh’s queer romance traces a tender, risky affair shaped by illness, family duty and the pressures of tradition. Screening now at Watershed 🌊 ow.ly/9vBA50ZxHKl
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
"Before he became Anthony Bourdain.... he was Tony." If you can't handle the heat, get out the kitchen - and into our cinemas from Fri 14 Aug to watch the brand-new dramedy inspired by the early chapters of Anthony Bourdain's 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential! ow.ly/Vn0Z50ZxHwr
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Grab your backpacks, because this summer we're going to Camp Miasma 🏕️🩸 Our preview screening is nearly sold out, plus we've added more screenings of the playful ode to the slasher flick, with select showings presented on 35mm film, from Fri 21 Aug: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1422...
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Girls (Gehenu Lamai) (1978) Screening Mon 27 - Thu 30 July. Tickets: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/14187/t…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Looking for something to do next Saturday? We're launching our next Undershed exhibition SENTIENTS. 🐸🐺🐄 You'll get to meet Scent creator Alan Kwan and our Young Curators Collective at this informal gathering. Tickets are £5 PWYC: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/14182/sentients-launch-party
A mystical swamp scene with glowing teal and purple light reflecting on water. A bright neon design and silhouetted animal create an eerie atmosphere.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Join Queer Vision for a very special Preview Screening of Lesbian Space Princess this Fri 26 June. This screening will include DS, with an intro featuring BSL interpretation. Plus, join us in our Café & Bar after the screening for a Lesbian Space Princess Party! ow.ly/zxCz50ZflwB
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
When the temp soars, so does the heat in our kitchen – so we’re switching things up to keep our team safe & cool 🌡️ With extremely high temperatures forecast for this week, you will notice a reduced Hot Weather Menu in our Café & Bar on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Thanks for bearing with us!
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Tickets for Letterboxd's most anticipated film are now on sale - including Bristol-exclusive 35mm screenings! ⚔️ Book now: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/14119/t…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight-year-old Sasha as her Hungarian family begins life anew in an unfamiliar home. Opens Fri 26 June: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/14135/b…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
If you weren’t human - how would you see the world? 🐱🐺🐸 From raging wildfire to the vision of an owl, from a river to multiple galaxies, SENTIENTS is about being something else. Running from Sat 18 July - Sun 13 Sept in Undershed. Book tickets on our website: www.watershed.co.uk/sentients
A realistic cougar stands alert among vibrant yellow flowers and greenery, set against stone structures with a warm, golden light filtering through.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
They say the best things in life are free... It's World Refill Day today, and did you know, as well as providing some of the only free public loos in the city centre, we also offer free water refills? You can find Watershed on the Refill Return app, and our water refill point is in our Café & Bar.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
It just goes on and on. Backrooms is now screening until at least Thu 18 June.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Nolan's back next month! 🐴 Tickets will be on sale for The Odyssey next Monday, with special 35mm film screenings as well - exclusively for Bristol! Head to our Coming Soon page to be the first to know when tickets are available: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/coming-…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Come and join us on Thu 11 June at 18:00 to celebrate the launch of Nowism! The exhibition will be open throughout the evening from 18:00 for you to explore with the panel discussion taking place between 18:30-19:30. Book tickets: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/14106/nowism-launch-event
Close-up of a hand holding a colourful deck box labeled "SOLARPUNK BRISTOL" at a skate park. Green trees and people are visible in the background.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has now published its amended Code of Practice relating to the Equality Act. Read our full statement: www.watershed.co.uk/news/stateme...
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Congrats to all of our Team Watershed runners! Together they raised an incredible total of £2,910. We are so grateful for their support and the hard work they put into their race. ❤️ For more ways to support us, visit watershed.co.uk/support-us
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Rebuilding stars Josh O’Connor as divorced father and ranch owner Dusty, who is forced to plant new roots after a wildfire destroys his home. Opening this Fri 17 April at Watershed, you can also pick up a plantable postcard from our Box Office, while stocks last! ow.ly/aEi750YKuRP
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The definitive anime masterpiece Akira has been given a full 4K restoration, and is returning to our screens this Fri 17 April! Katsuhiro Õtomo's landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation. Get your tickets here: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/13907/a…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Big thank you to Bristol 24/7 for this lovely write-up on our ‘I Only Threw this Party 4 U’ event to celebrate the release of Charli xcx's new mockumentary, The Moment 💚 The Moment is still screening at Watershed until this Thursday 19 March! Read the full article here: ow.ly/kIxy50YuRnM
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Six short films. Six different perspectives on modern Britain. Uncommon Voices: Exploring Class in New British Cinema brings together a new generation of filmmakers exploring working class experiences today. ow.ly/qnse50YsbUx 📅 Tue 17 March - 18:00 🎟 £6 / £4 concessions
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Still Pushing Pineapples follows former Black Lace frontman Dene Michael as he tours Britain’s pubs, clubs and community halls - chasing a comeback. A funny, touching road movie about fame, family and keeping the party going. ow.ly/F8e450YsbJy 🍍 Sat 14 March - 14:30 🎟 £6 / £4 concessions
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Join us for a celebration on Sat 28 March, 15:00-18:00 - marking the end of a year of making, experiencing and sharing ideas of Home. 🥳 Tickets from £5, book them on our website: wshd.to/houseparty
A grid of whimsical, cartoon-like sketches set against a pink gradient background. Illustrations include robots, flowers, animals, and sweets. Center text reads 'House Party,' with event details 'Celebrating a night of noise at Watershed, Sat 28 March, 15:00-18:00.' Lower right corner features the word 'Watershed.'
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
When we picture a “working class film”, most of us imagine something from the past. Uncommon Voices: Exploring Class in New British Cinema asks: what does working class Britain look like on screen today? ow.ly/9waY50YsbQk 📅 Tue 17 March - 18:00 🎟 £6 / £4 concessions
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
In Still Pushing Pineapples, former Black Lace singer Dene Michael is still on the road, performing the ultimate party anthem: Agadoo. Part road movie, part portrait of a life after fame. 🍍 Sat 14 March - 14:30 🎟 £6 / £4 concessions: ow.ly/cUQM50YsbFL
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join us for 'Chronically Online: A Personal History of the UK Internet' on Thu 19 March at 18:00 - followed by a live conversation with Paul Weedon (of “I can’t believe you’ve done this” fame!) ow.ly/V1Ka50YpgBr
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
On Sat 7 March, we will be hosting a decompression / safe space for anyone attending the Defend Refugees / Stop The Far Right demo. Everyone will be welcome - you don't need to buy anything. You will be able to sit down in Waterside 3, get a drink of water and use the toilet for as long as you need.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Join us this evening for Documenting our Own Lives: Video Nation. In this illustrated discussion, Listening to Britain season curator Mark Cosgrove and Mandy Rose, co-producer of Video Nation, will explore the history of the documentary tradition in Britain. ow.ly/mfO250YotEf
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
This March, join us for 'Listening to Britain' – a season exploring identity, activism and community across the UK. 🎟 To keep the season as open and accessible as possible, all screenings are £6, with £4 concessions 👂 Find out more and book tickets at: watershed.co.uk/ListeningToBritain
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Did someone say free popcorn? 👀 This March, we’re taking part in National Lottery Open Week. As part of this, we're offering free popcorn for National Lottery players on Sat 7 March and free projection tours on Sat 14 March. Find out more here: ow.ly/gcqu50Y1F8Y #BecauseOfYou
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Join us this Fri 23 Jan for a special Lunchtime Talk! We're excited to be joined by renowned experimental Filmmaker Andrewkotting who will talk about his latest exhibition opening this week in Undershed - The Everyworld. Book a ticket on our website: wshd.to/theeveryworldlunchtimetalk
Blackboard with colorful, abstract flower designs around edges. Handwritten text says, "THE EVERY WORLD. We want it to mean something." Playful and creative tone.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Opening this week on Fri 23 Jan - The Everyworld! A multimedia jaunt through family, myth and the creative spirit. www.watershed.co.uk/theeveryworldexhibition
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
In The Everyworld everything is possible. Our first Undershed exhibition of the year opens on Fri 23 Jan! Bringing together the work of the renowned experimental filmmaker Andrew Kötting and his daughter Eden in one multimedia exhibition. Book tickets: watershed.co.uk/theeveryworldexhibition
Alt text: Bold yellow poster for "Undershed: The Every World" with playful cut-out letters and two astronaut helmets. A whimsical, creative theme is portrayed.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Colossal Wreck takes us deep inside the surreal world of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Armed with nothing more than a selfie stick, Josh Appignanesi uncovers what really happens behind the scenes… This one-off screening will be followed by a Q&A. Don’t miss it! ow.ly/rNvJ50XNY5c
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The Everyworld Season from father/daughter duo, Andrew and Eden Kötting is part of our year-long theme of Home. Looking deeply at home as a place where family is forged and dreamed, from a home in the French mountains to memories of long-lost homes from the past. watershed.co.uk/theeveryworld
Andrew Kötting a white middle-aged man as an astronaut. Eden Kötting a young white woman as an astronaut.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
With a groundbreaking career spanning seven decades, we're dedicating a WHOLE YEAR to exploring Frederick Wiseman’s back catalogue. Our ‘Wiseman of the Month’ season kicks off in January with 'Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troigros'. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
If waving goodbye to 2025 has you feeling all sentimental, we’ve got just the film for you... Following the success of global phenomenon The Worst Person in the World, Joachim Trier reunites with Renate Reinsve for their acclaimed follow-up film: Sentimental Value. ow.ly/npBR50XNXen
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Stop the presses! Something's brewing... We're so excited to spill the beans that Wogan Coffee has joined us as our newest partner in our Values Circle – our pioneering programme for organisations who want to reimagine the world and the way we work. Find out more here: ow.ly/VWtf50XNWli
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
‘Alexander Skarsgård in Pillion’ son or ‘Stellan Skarsgård in Sentimental Value’ daughter? It’s a family affair this Twixmas with screenings of both Pillion and Sentimental Value at Watershed this week! Why have one Skarsgård when you can have both… @
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Shaken, stirred and full of festive spirit, our 'Warm Up at Watershed' cocktails are sending their Christmas wishes to you! Season's Greetings from all of us today - we’ll see you at the bar when we reopen on Sat 27 Dec 🍸🎄
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Season’s greetings from all of us at Watershed! The greatest gift we could ask for is your continued support. So to everyone who’s visited, watched, talked, donated, volunteered, shared, questioned, laughed, cried, and made this place what it is: thank you for being part of our community this year ❤️
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
A little reminder that we are closed today (Wed 24 Dec) and on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. But we’ll be back open from 12 Noon on Sat 27 Dec with a feast of festive films to keep the whole family entertained throughout the Chrimbo Limbo!
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Do you give (good presents)? If you haven’t got your Christmas shopping all wrapped up yet – we’ve got your back 😉 Our gift vouchers are still available to purchase online here: www.watershed.co.uk/visit/gift-vouc…
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The Everyworld Exhibition opens on Fri 23 Jan - Andrew and Eden Kötting invite you into an exuberant kaleidoscope of visions, snippets, memories, and collisions. Tickets are pay what you can £5+ for adults, £4 for children. Find out more and book tickets: watershed.co.uk/theeveryworldexhibition
Eden Kötting as a toddler sits in a patterned dress sits on steps, gazing at her Dad, Andrew leaning in close, creating a moment of intimacy. The image is in black and white.
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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
WARM UP WARM UP! From hot mulled drinks to coooooool tiramisu martinis (all paired with a festive bake of course), our Café & Bar have got all your bases covered.
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