BlackFrame and BFI NETWORK South West are proud to host an evening of community and connection for Black & Global Majority creatives in the south west of England.

In this exciting new partnership between BFI NETWORK South West & BlackFrame, we welcome creatives of all levels across animation, live action, and documentary filmmaking for a laid-back night of cross- industry networking.

Join us at Bristol’s iconic Watershed on Thurs 10th September 6-8pm for a drink, a chat and to connect with fellow Black & Global Majority creatives in the region.

Getting to Watershed:
Watershed is in Bristol’s city centre and we encourage travelling by foot, bike or public transport where possible.The venue is approximately a 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads or an 8-minute taxi from the station. For more info on getting to the venue, check out Watershed’s website.

Accessibility:
The first floor of Watershed is fully accessible via the lift from the main entrance and includes level access to all areas. There are two Blue Badge parking spaces to the rear of Watershed on Canons Road.Guide dogs and hearing dogs are very welcome. There is gender-neutral and gendered toilets at Watershed. See all of Watershed’s access information here.

Filming and photography will be taking place at this event. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please contact the team at blackframeanimation@gmail.com or you can let the videographer know on the day.

About BFI NETWORK South West:
Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged 18 and above. Our team, based at Watershed in Bristol, are proud to support emerging filmmakers in the south west.

About BlackFrame:
In an industry where Black representation is both rare and essential, BlackFrame promotes the visibility of artists with Afro-Caribbean heritage and provides a space that fosters collaboration, community & connection for Black animators. BlackFrame is supported by award-winning studios and organisations who are aligned with diversifying the creative industries. BlackFrame’s supporters & collaborators include The British Blacklist, The Kusp, BLACQ Space, Nexus, Jelly, Aniboxxx, Passion Pictures, Strange Beast, Creative Circle, APA, The Shiny Awards.

Contact the host of BlackFrame x BFI NETWORK South West Mixer