Back for its fourth edition, INSPIRED returns on Sat 15 June, courtesy of Cables & Cameras.

Join us to connect with diverse emerging talent, gain insights from leading industry experts and explore stories from person of colour (POC) communities across the UK through a range of impactful short films from the indie film scene.

This year’s edition will feature contributions from rising stars including the Williams brothers, AKA Mandem Collective, plus a conversation with award-winning writer, executive and creative director Karla Williams from MsMono production company.

Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker trying to navigate your path into the industry, an established creative interested in finding ways to develop your practice, or are interested in discovering films by some of the most exciting creative talent out there, there's something for everyone.

Book tickets : https://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/651/cables-cameras-presents-inspired

Space(s) is a short film by Luke Frsh that follows Naira, a young man trying to find his place in the world.

Feeling imprisoned in his surroundings, Naira decides to take matters into his own hands to escape his reality. A moment of magic soon turns into a nightmare when he bumps into two people from the world he is trying to break free from and brutal reality sets in fast.

Frsh's film highlights the importance of green spaces, intergenerational connection, role models and not letting anything stop you from being yourself.

DIASPORA! is a new arts festival for Bristol and the South West, presented by the Diverse Artists Network (DAN).

Taking place this year for the very first time Fri 3 – Mon 6 May 2024.

Ticket : https://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/12569/cables-cameras-presents-spaces-by-luke-frsh-qa

This year’s Inspired Takeover is an action-packed one-day event with screenings, talks and previews to celebrate homegrown filmmakers of colour from across the country. Featuring contributions from rising stars of the indie film scene the Williams brothers AKA Mandem collective, and Dominique Unsworth from Resource Productions, plus a special preview of new feature film Chevalier – which opens at Watershed on Fri 9 June, a biographical drama about 18th century French-Caribbean musical prodigy Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker trying to find your path into the industry, an established creative interested in finding ways to develop your practice, or are interested in discovering films by some of the most exciting creative talent out there, there’s something for everyone.

New voices / Film

A selection of new and powerful short films from UK-based PoC and Black filmmakers. These curated films will explore the latest works from the innovative creatives breaking boundaries and forging the future of PoC filmmaking across the UK.

Masterclass / Event

Founder of Resource Productions CIC Dominique Unsworth MBE kicks off Inspired 23 with a masterclass exploring the different ways of setting up a production company from an expert in the field.

Mid20s / Film

A spiritual epilogue to Last Summer in Oxford from the Williams brothers

Homegrown / Film

Whatever stage you are at in your journey in film, whether you just enjoy watching films or are starting to make your own work, this is a chance to experience the latest work from upcoming Writer / Director Corinne Walker and get an insight into her latest film, Homegrown.

Chevalier / Film

Inspired by the untold true story of composer Joseph Bologne, and how he defied racial norms to become the renowned musical genius known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges from Director Stephen Williams.

BOOK TICKETS NOW :

https://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/610/cables-cameras-present-inspired-23