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Watershed is Britain's first Media Centre. Opened in 1982 and based in Bristol, UK, Watershed is a leading cultural organisation for non-mainstream and independent cinema exhibition which screens world cinema, shorts, emerging digital form and hosts internationally renowned festivals such as Encounters, Wildscreen and Resfest. It is supported by Bristol City Council, South West Screen, and The Arts Council of England.
Encounters International Short Film Festival presents a major celebration and leading competitive showcase of short film from around the globe. A unique forum for emerging talent and established industry alike designed to nurture creativity and innovation.
Aardman Animations was founded in 1972 by David Sproxton and Peter Lord. From legendary clay character Morph and the Oscar(R) winning Creature Comforts, to newer characters such as Rex the Runt and Angry Kid, Aardman's imagination and innovation have made it the world's leading model animation studio. Their recent feature film, Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-rabbit recently picked up the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film Of The Year.
Films@59 provides award winning pre- and post-production services to broadcasters and filmmakers worldwide. Last year, we were trusted by over 200 clients to take thousands of hours of programming from shooting through to delivery. Recognised by industry press as the foremost post-production facility in the UK outside of London, the company has always been a technological leader, for example, being the first facility in the UK to invest in HDTV. Films@59 has always been actively involved in the promotion of new talent through festivals such as Encounters and Cannes, and its sponsorship of DepicT! continues that commitment to nurturing innovation and bringing fresh creative blood into the industry.
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Arts Alliance Media is Europe's leading provider of digital film distribution services to the cinema, to the home, and to the film industry.
National Film and Television School
The National Film and Television School is the UK's national centre of excellence for education in film and television programme making. The NFTS has turned out numerous world-class, award-winning film and television programme makers in its 37 years and its reputation extends worldwide. Whether graduating with an MA, a Diploma or from one of its short courses, you’ll leave having received the best practical education and training in film and television programme-making available in the UK.
Film Network is the BBC’s interactive showcase for new British filmmakers, screening three new short films in broadband quality every week, adding to a growing catalogue of great shorts. The site allows people to comment on and rate films and also provides filmmakers with tools to create online profiles and exchange tips, advice and ideas. The purpose is to expose new talent and create a platform for some great films that are rarely seen elsewhere.
A catalyst for change, growth and innovation, Shooting People helps members get their films made and find the audiences they deserve. We believe Shooting People can make a major contribution to building a strong independent film scene, one which can offer alternatives to mainstream cinema, not only in how films are made but how those films are then seen. Shooting People is a community of filmmakers, sharing resources, skills and experience.
Established in July 2003, the Independent Cinema Office is a national organisation that aims to develop and support independent film exhibition throughout the UK. The ICO works in association with independent cinemas, film festivals, film societies and the regional and national screen agencies.
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