Highlights

Recordings from the 15th Encounters festival offering unique insights into the craft and creativity of British filmmaking talent.

Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Programme, talks about his upcoming visit to Berlin, the festival’s relevance and his role as a juror.

Alt-country troubadour Howe Gelb and Bristol based filmmaker Maria Mochnacz in conversation about their music documentary of Gelb’s latest album.

Who am I, how did I get to be me? Big questions - sometimes explored and sometimes parodied in four short films about identity.

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Pervasive Media Studio A space dedicated to exploring creativity in the locative technology we use everyday, including mobile phones, GPS and outdoor displays. Feb 2008 - present

Media Sandbox A development programme which enables companies to research possibilities in digital media, create new ideas and deliver innovation to market. Jan 2008 - present

Watershed Podcast Listen to Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Cultural Programme, discuss future highlights and some of his programming decisions. Jan 2007 - present

Electric December Watershed's annual online advent calendar: 24 days of filmmaking delights from young people across Europe. Dec 1999 - present

Sam Firth DepicT! Winner's Diary DepicT! 2009 British Special Mention Award winner Sam Firth won a package of career development opportunities and is keeping a diary of her progress. Jan - Dec 2010

Berlin Film Festival Preview Mark Cosgrove, Watershed's Head of Programme, talks about his upcoming visit to Berlin, the festival’s relevance and his role as a juror. Feb 2010

Encounters Short Film Festival 2009 Recordings from the 15th Encounters festival offering unique insights into the craft and creativity of British filmmaking talent. Nov 2009

Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee Actor Paddy Considine and rapper Scor-zay-zee discuss the making of Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee and take questions from the audience. 8 Oct 2009

Howe Gelb & Maria Mochnacz Alt-country troubadour Howe Gelb and Bristol based filmmaker Maria Mochnacz in conversation about their music documentary of Gelb’s latest album. 24 Sep 2009

The Extended Theatre Experience The Extended Theatre Experience developed new approaches to the capture and digital re-presentation of a live theatre performance. May 2009

iShed A brokerage company set up by Watershed to identify and facilitate cross-sector collaboration between computing, communications and the creative industries. Sep 2007 - present

West of England Design Forum This network meets, shares knowledge and furthers the value and development of design in the South West. Apr 2007 - present

Connecting Bristol Connecting Bristol harnesses the energy and creativity of the city to extend opportunities through digital inclusion. Mar 2007 - present

Creative Technology Network This network brings together individuals and organisations from computing, communications and the creative industries to share good practice and research. Mar 2007 - present

eShed eShed is an exciting Bristol-based community and website for young people aged 14-21 who love film. Nov 2006 - present

Dorkbot Bristol An informal group of people doing strange things with electricity who meet to share and discuss ideas. Oct 2006 - present

Bristol Stories A creative digital storytelling project giving an insight into the lives of Bristolians and their experience of the city. Aug 2005 - present

Random Function Random Function is a monthly experimental electronic music and sonic arts event at Watershed. Oct 2003 - present

Cinéformation Cinéformation is a forum for independent filmmakers, offering an opportunity to meet, share ideas and screen films. Sep 2003 - present

DepicT! DepicT!, Watershed’s short filmmaking competition, has been challenging filmmakers since 1998 to make 90-second mini movie masterpieces. Aug 1999 - present

BAFTA presents a Brief Encounter with Jeremy Brock An on stage interview with the highly successful British screenwriter of, amongst others, Mrs Brown and The Last King of Scotland. 20 Nov 2009

BBC HD Masterclass Ian Potts from BBC HD clears up some of the myths and misunderstandings around High Definition. 20 Nov 2009

Filmmaker Focus: John Minton Bristol based Minton discusses his innovative and experimental work, from music promos to films of art events. 19 Nov 2009

Pimp Your Story A panel discussion looking at the latest developments in the use of the internet by filmmakers. 19 Nov 2009

Desert Island Flicks: John Coates John Coates, who has produced some of the landmarks in British animation, picks his eight favourite animated films. 18 Nov 2009

UWE Presents: The Need for Novelty A panel discussion exploring whether there is a need for novelty in cinema. 18 Nov 2009

AntiVJ Showcase AntiVJ create ground breaking live projections on real world canvases. Here they present their latest projects and discuss their work. 10 Oct 2009

Mapping Software 1.0 Media Sandbox recipients AntiVJ developed software that allows any surface, object or volume to become a canvas for projection. Apr - Jul 2009

STARS A new web tool for discovering and describing connections between the video content on dShed and its makers and themes. Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

Street Art Dealer A web based tool that enables street art to be discovered, and bought, using a mobile phone. Mar - Jul 2009

Viral Spiral A series of live cross-media game show concepts – where pub quiz meets Alternate Reality Game via Treasure Hunt! Apr - Jun 2009

Visual Voice Pro Explored how mixed-media stimulation via sensors, light and sound can improve the health of children with learning and physical disabilities. Apr - May 2009

AudioEnable A service that allows users to freely capture audio directly and incorporate audio into their own website. Mar - May 2009

The Generator A tool that connects music fans and their heroes using texts and online social networking to create compelling promotional campaigns. Apr 2009

International Film Festival Berlin 2009 Watershed Head of Programme Mark Cosgrove reports from the 2009 International Film Festival in Berlin. Feb 2009

Pratfalls, Double Takes and Banana Skins A discussion between master animators Peter Lord, Barry Purves and Richard Williams on the laughter inherent in watching someone fall over! 24 Jan 2009

Esther May Campbell Award winning writer/director Esther May Campbell discusses her experiences as an emerging filmmaker with Mark Cosgrove, Encounters Festival's Creative Director. 21 Nov 2008

Paddy Considine Interview Paddy Considine, BAFTA-winning short film director and leading British actor, in an on stage interview at Watershed with author Richard T. Kelly. 21 Nov 2008

Joanna Quinn: Desert Island Flicks Highly acclaimed British animator Joanna Quinn presents clips from films which have inspired and intrigued her. 19 Nov 2008

Encounters Short Film Festival 2008 Watch events and talks recorded at 2008's Encounters Short Film Festival for a fascinating insider’s view of the festival. Nov 2008

Ulrich Seidl An intriguing glimpse into the dark and controversial world of Austrian auteur Ulrich Seidl in this unique and rare interview. 25 Sep 2008

Phill, Bagpuss and Friends Phill Jupitus presents a special event celebrating Oliver Postgate’s canon of stop-motion animations that includes the Clangers and Bagpuss. 27 Jul 2008

Celluloid Sinatra An overview of Frank Sinatra’s 60-plus years in showbiz by long-time Sinatra aficionado Adrian Wootton. 8 Jul 2008

Physical Cartooning An ambitious attempt to bring animated Aardman characters to life in real Bristol locations where people could interact with them. Apr - Jul 2008

Slapsticon 2008 Chris Daniels of Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival reports from a film festival dedicated to the lesser-known stars of early comedy. Jul 2008

Happy Packages Happy Packages was a research project all about bringing a smile to the streets of Bristol using mobile phones. Apr - Jun 2008

Charles Leadbeater: We-think Charles Leadbeater, one of Britain's leading creative thinkers, discusses ideas from his book 'We-think' - exploring innovative online participation. 14 May 2008

Mike Leigh This hour long Q&A session gives a fascinating insight into writer and director Mike Leigh’s distinctive approach to filmmaking. 9 Apr 2008

Happytowns Media Sandbox award recipients Plot and Burrell Durrant Hifle explore the potential of pervasive media to support people being happy. Feb - Apr 2008

Singapore International Film Festival Mark Cosgrove, Watershed’s Head of Programme, visited Singapore International Film Festival to present a programme of British short films. Apr 2008

Harmonize A site-specific alternate reality game exploring the dynamics of team play across physical and virtual worlds. Jan - Mar 2008

Anima UK animators Barry Purves and Peter Lord discuss the potential of puppet animation and claymation to express emotion and character. 16 Mar 2008

Paul Merton's French Silent Clowns Slapstick 2008 festival host Paul Merton explores the work of great French silent comedy pioneers including Léonce Perret. 20 Jan 2008

Silent Comedy and The Great War Paul McGann explores the role of silent comedy in boosting morale during the First World War. 20 Jan 2008

Chaplin: A Fresh Look A panel discussion during Slapstick 2008 which looked at Charlie Chaplin’s place in today's cinema. 19 Jan 2008

Slapstick 2008 Three panel discussions from Slapstick 2008 exploring the greats of Silent Cinema with Paul Merton, Paul McGann and others. Jan 2008

Clark Bursary An innovative award that provided support for artists to develop their creative practice in digital media. Apr 1998 - Dec 2007

Sir Richard Eyre Film critic Mark Kermode joins Sir Richard Eyre, one of the UK’s leading directors, for an onstage interview. 23 Nov 2007

The Cult of the Amateur Is the Internet killing our culture? Listen to Andrew Keen discuss his book 'The Cult of the Amateur' in this fascinating talk. 7 Sep 2007

Bristol Media Bristol Media is an industry led organisation, whose primary role is to deliver projects, events and opportunities for their membership. Sep 2007

The Wisdom of Food Nii Obodai, recipient of the 7th Clark Bursary, explored the relationship between food, behaviour and peace. Mar - Aug 2007

Diffraction Artists' Placements Read about placements which offered opportunities for artists placed in research and industry contexts in the UK and abroad. Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

International Film Festival Berlin 2007 Watershed Head of Programme Mark Cosgrove reports from the 2007 International Film Festival in Berlin. Feb 2007

Dream Director A multi-user interactive installation developed by Luke Jerram, recipient of the 6th Clark Bursary, which audiences experienced during their sleep. Nov 2006

Ars Electronica 2006 Watershed’s programming team documented their visit to Ars Electronica in Austria, one of the world’s most significant media arts festivals. Sep 2006

Toronto International Film Festival Watershed’s Mark Cosgrove writes about Toronto International Film Festival and his hunt for great films to bring back to Bristol. Sep 2006

It May be Art but is it Film? A talk and presentation by Professor Ian Christie as part of British Art Show 6 events at Watershed. 18 Jul 2006

Meigeist Filmmaker Hazel Grian writes about her three months in Bristol's HP Labs, collaborating with researchers around video on mobile devices. Jun 2006

Tampere Short Film Festival 2006 Creative Director of Encounters Festival Mark Cosgrove documents his trip to the biggest short film festival in Northern Europe. Mar 2006

International Film Festival Berlin 2006 Watershed Head of Programme Mark Cosgrove reports from the 2006 International Film Festival in Berlin. Feb 2006

The Emergent City An exploration of the developing artistic practice of Stanza, recipient of the 5th Clark Bursary UK Digital Art Award. Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

Mobile Bristol Mobile Bristol was a 2002 DTI funded programme set up to explore the uses and potential of mobile technologies. Nov 2002 - Aug 2005

Bristol Music Foundation The BMF connects musicians and music businesses with the wider music industry, creating opportunities to enhance skills and boost their profiles. Jul 2005

SE3D This unique research project gave animators access to HP Labs’ shared processing resource for CG rendering to produce 3D shorts. Sep 2004

Come Closer Created by Squidsoup Come Closer is an infinite virtual landscape, using stereoscopic vision, that explores the relationship between sound and visuals. Jun 2004

Jukola A digital jukebox tested in Watershed that invited customers to vote for their choice of music to be played. Oct 2003

Schminky A networked sound game trialled at Watershed to promote social interaction and test acceptability of new technologies in social spaces. Jul 2002 - Mar 2003

Breath Hold Susannah Silver, recipient of the 4th Clark Bursary, presents excerpts from her dreamy two screen video installation exploring time. Jan 2003

A Personal History of Corruption This playful online artwork by Joe Magee toys with the idea of interaction and corruption. Aug - Sep 2002

Ghosts Ghosts is a digital sculpture that preserves forever the transitory fragments of digital conversations. May 2002

Formality Duncan Speakman, recipient of the 4th Clark Bursary, presents his ideas exploring human communication through digital systems. Feb 2002

Afterworld Artist Simon Poulter created Afterworld, a series of six works investigating online and offline culture, for the Clark/DA2 Bursary. Aug 2000

Invisible Geographies Mongrel were awarded the 1999 Clark Digital Bursary to explore the social geographies of two cities using their own software. Mar 1999

Wingwalkers A multimedia installation and website from 1998 exploring peoples’ experiences of and emotional responses to flying. Oct 1998

Luke Jerram Dream Director Journal 2006 Clark Bursary recipient Luke Jerram documents his experiences during the realisation of his innovative Dream Director project.

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