Paul Hamlyn Foundation have announced four years of funding for education charity Into Film’s Film for Learning project, a new 4-year teacher and senior leader professional development project aiming to improve young peoples’ engagement, participation and attainment in literacy by supporting teachers and senior leaders to use film as a tool for teaching and learning. Bristol is one of three … Read More

Bristol’s film and moving image sector gathered at Watershed Media Centre on 1 February 2018 to celebrate Bristol’s new chapter as a UNESCO City of Film status. Opened by Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees, the event was attended by UNESCO UK, fellow UK City of Film Bradford, and representatives from national partners including the BFI, Production Guild, BBC and Channel … Read More

On 31 October 2017, the Director-General of UNESCO confirmed that Bristol had succeeded in its bid to join the likes of Sydney, Galway, Rome and Bradford as a City of Film. We take a look back on some of the reactions from the city: “This is fantastic news and a ringing endorsement of Bristol’s position as a world leader in … Read More