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In 2017, Bristol became a UNESCO City of Film in recognition of its world-class achievements in film and moving image. It is one of 350 city members of the global UNESCO Creative Cities Network, 26 of which are Film Cities. www.bristolcityoffilm.co.uk

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · 27d

Can't wait 🙌

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Film Hub South West @filmhubsw.bsky.social · Sep 2

And that's how you kick off your 30th anniversary! cc @encounters.film

www.encounters.film

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Jul 25

The brilliant New Voices scheme is back to help develop underrepresented writer-director talent in our region, working with some excellent local orgs including Blak Wave Productions, Little By Little Films, Bristol AF and Bristol School of Acting. Check it out 👇

BFI NETWORK south west @networkfhsw.bsky.social · Jul 21

New Voices, a talent scheme for underrepresented writer-directors in the south west, is open for applications. Apply with a 5-min short film idea by Fri 22 Aug, 17:00. Selected applicants get mentoring, script development, workshops with actors and more. watershed.co.uk/filmhub/even...

Apply to BFI NETWORK New Voices 2025 | Film Hub South West

New Voices is our three-month talent development scheme for underrepresented voices in the south west of England.

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our Manager Natalie Moore has been busy repping Bristol this week at the 17th Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Enghien-les-Bains, France 🌍
Natalie co-presented developments from all 26 Film Cities to delegates from 350 cities & over 100 countries 👏 #unesco #bristolfilmcity

Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're HYPED for the return of @cineredis.bsky.social - the UK’s leading festival of restored, rarely screened or recently re-found cinematic gems - taking place in Bristol City of Film 23-37 July! Opening keynote by award-winning producer Stephen Woolley👏
Book tickets now via the link in their bio🎟️

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Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · Jun 19

The Under 30's guide to #CinemaRediscovered is back, and it's pink 🩷

Made by and for festival-goers under 30, these are their must-see films and events at the festival (Wed 23 - Sun 27 July 2025) - read more via link in bio 🔗

On a white background, a still of Irezumi, highlighted pink, and white text with Under 30s Guide to Cinema Rediscovered, Ella McDonald and Nathan, Wed 23 - Sun 27 July 2025

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Jun 4

This Sat 7th Jun at Watershed, don’t miss the special screening of Balmoral by director Harry Knight. As historic ships vanish from British waters, volunteers fight to save a 1949 passenger vessel moored in Bristol’s iconic harbour - to preserve a piece of maritime history before it’s lost forever.

Balmoral + Q&A

As historic ships vanish from British waters, a group of passionate volunteers fights to save the Balmoral.

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · May 28

📣Bristol Editors Network & partners are hosting CUTTING IT FINE - the city's first 48hr film comp for professional filmmakers over the 4-6 July wknd. FREE to enter & you can participate as a team or individual. Cash prizes & a year's AdobeCC licence up for grabs. Details: www.cuttingitfine48hr.co.uk

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · May 7

🍿 See The Big Picture at @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social🍿
A new film from local filmmaker Arthur Cauty that uncovers the untold story of Bristol’s IMAX cinema & its remarkable transformation from deserted venue into a grassroots community cinema space, will World Premiere at this year’s FWFF✨
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See The Big Picture at Forbidden Worlds Festival - Bristol City of Film

A new film that uncovers the untold story of Bristol’s IMAX cinema - a once state-of-the-art venue left abandoned in the heart of the city for over a decade - and its remarkable transformation into a ...

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Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · Apr 17

Calling UK-based film curators!

Park Circus is teaming up once again with Cinema Rediscovered to invite you to pitch a 4-5 repertory film season idea curated from their catalogue for 2026.

Submit your proposal(s) via the link in bio by Monday 2nd June 2025, midnight BST.

Park Circus representatives present upcoming restorations during Reframing Film Sessions at Cinema Rediscovered 2024 - Two people stood at a microphoned plinth look to a big screen with various films, anniversaries and dates in white text.

Red text in all caps above the image - Pitch to Park Circus, and white logos of Cinema Rediscovered, Park Circus and Watershed

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Apr 4

Early Bird passes are on sale for the 9th edition of Cinema Rediscovered, the UK’s leading festival of newly restored & re-found cinematic gems in/around Bristol UNESCO City of Film 23-27July'25👏
Get access to the lineup of 50 events, exclusive deals+priority booking via @cineredis.bsky.social bio 🎟️

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Accessibility & Environment Film Festival is a new Bristol-born, disabled-led fest that highlights the interrelationship between environment & disability issues. On Sat 1 Mar (1.30-9pm), #Arnolfini will host a FREE showcase from the 1st edition that took place in Jun24👍 Book now at aneff.org.uk

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Bristol UNESCO City of Film @bristolfilmcity.bsky.social · Feb 25

So pleased to to share this news! The #NationalLottery Places Fund aligns fully with Bristol's aims as a UNESCO City of Film and having the #BFI's backing is a real step forward in terms of supporting below-the-line talent in film/TV in the city region. Can't wait to get going in April!
#AllSetWest

The Bottle Yard Studios @bottleyard.bsky.social · Feb 25

Starting our BlueSky posts as we mean to go on with some positive news 😊
Pleased to say that Bristol Council’s Film Services have secured £245K from BFI #NationalLottery Places Fund to launch ALL SET WEST, a new skills package to support creatives from the West of England into film/TV careers
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BFI awards £245K for new skills package to get West of England creatives ALL SET for film/TV careers - The Bottle Yard Studios

We are delighted to announce that Bristol City Council’s Film Services have secured a £245,425 award from the BFI National Lottery Places Fund: Skills and Training to launch All Set West, a new access...