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...
Schedule for Slapstick Festival Wednesday 4th February
#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 👇
Screen 3 in Watershed filling up with Slapstick attendees with a holding slide on the screen.
A table full of Slapstick Festival merchandise.
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...
Screening Days being held at Southbank Centre. A packed NFT1 with a presenter on stage introducing a film to an engaged audience.
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.
Happy Prince filming series two of Rivals for Disney+ in the former Lloyds Bank building on Bristol Harbourside.
Happy Prince filming series two of Rivals for Disney+ in the former Lloyds Bank building on Bristol Harbourside.
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.
Members of Watershed, Cinema Rediscovered and Wiper and True together holding a Cheers to 10 Years banner
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 👇
A sold out screening of Poor Things at Sofa Screenings at Create Studios with 'Film Hub South West Reflections 2024-25' overlayed on the image.
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.
Banners and logos for The Bristol Comedy Festival, The Imposters!, Slapstick Festival and the Silent Comedy Gala.
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...
