Watershed is connected to a range of networks and forums in the South West of England and beyond, either through event hosting, support, facilitation or participation. The various network and forum sites below bring together a huge range of people including artists, designers, filmmakers, academics, technologists, and creative companies. Click on the links to find out more
and get involved.
From broadcasting, games and animation to design, visualisation and mobile media, the Creative Technology Network brings together individuals and organisations from across computing, communications and the creative industries. The Creative Technology Network seeks to establish an active community from across academia, industry and the arts, to share good practice, support innovation and enhance research.
www.creativetechnologynetwork.co.uk
From artists and filmmakers to scientists, programmers, architects and designers, Dorkbot is a global movement for people doing strange things with electricity. Dorkbot Bristol has its own website with the following URL.
www.dorkbot.org/dorkbotbristol
Cineformation is a forum for independent film & video makers offering an opportunity for writers, producers, directors, actors, crew & enthusiasts to meet, share ideas, screen films and foster an active vibrant creative frenzy of filmmaking in the South West.
www.cineformation.com
The West of England Design Forum seeks to establish a dynamic community, which meets, shares knowledge and furthers the value and development of design in the area. The Forum provides a network for designers and other related professionals, so if you’re an employer, an employee, self-employed or a student, you’re welcome to join.
www.wedesignforum.co.uk
Random Function is a monthly experimental electronic music and sonic arts event at Watershed, established over the past 4 years and run by the Creative Music Technology MA at Bath Spa. It isn't intended to be a 'programmed' event, but rather a flexible, open forum to help showcase experimental / electronic sound work in the Bristol / Bath area, and to bring like-minded people together. This site includes audio and video work by participating performers, software, links and a discussion forum.
www.randomfunction.com
eShed is network for young people aged 14-21 who are interested in and involved in film and media. The group is working on the eShed website which is designed by and for young people.
www.eshed.net
