About the Event
I want to sign up! How do I get involved?
Follow this link and enter your details (Name, email address, first part of your postcode) and we will be in touch! If you don’t hear from us make sure to check your spam mailbox.
Can I take part if I don’t live in South Bristol
Yes! Anyone in Bristol (with a BS postcode) is eligible to win a ‘watch along’ pack, and anyone at all, wherever you are, is welcome to join in!
As the local community creating the event hails from South Bristol, the event takes its inspiration from there. The group want to shine a spotlight on their ‘hood with an event that is ‘South Bristol Style’, but open to everyone. The challenges can be completed in whichever area of Bristol you live. To ensure this event is covid compliant, we ask that you don’t travel outside of your local area to complete the challenges, in line with government guidance. This is a chance to discover and celebrate the wilder side to your own ‘hood.
What is a ‘Watch Party’?
A watch party is a social gathering for the purpose of watching a specific event or programme. In this case, it is a virtual gathering where we all watch the movie at the same time in our own homes, online, and interact with each other along the way through social media platforms.
When do I find out what the challenges are?
On Saturday 3rd of April you will receive an email from us explaining the challenges. You must register to take part via our wesbsite first!
How long do I have to complete the challenges?
You have until Saturday 10th April, when the screening event will take place.
How do I send you my pictures as evidence I’ve completed my challenges?
Email them to us at [email protected]
Where can I see other people’s photographs of their completed challenges?
We encourage people to share them via their social media accounts, which we will then share so keep an eye on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. After the event we will be sharing photographs online at compasspresents.com so you can see what other people have been up to!
Will this event cost me any money?
Depending on where you rent the film, this will cost you between £2-£3.49. The rest is free! If you, like many of us at the moment, are in financial difficulty and cannot afford this, please do send us an email on [email protected], as we have funds set aside for subsidies.
What is an expanded cinema event?
Expanded cinema is used to describe a film, video, multi-media performance or an immersive environment that pushes the boundaries of cinema, and brings the film to life.
What is the purpose of this event?
This event aims to bring a bit of joy into people’s lives, get them connecting with nature in a new way, and have a bit of fun! It aims to introduce people to a wonderful film, and shine a light on South Bristol, it’s community and it’s wild places!
Who has organised this event?
A group of local residents of South Bristol have organised this event, with the support of Compass Presents.
Who has funded this event?
This event is part of a wider skills development project for local people in South Bristol and is funded by the Big Lottery Community Fund and Film Hub South West
Who is Compass Presents?
Compass Presents is an arts organisation based in the Pervasive Media Studio, in the Watershed, in Bristol. Compass Presents create expanded cinema experiences, interactive productions and multi-artform events. You can find out more about Compass Presents here.
Who is the Big Lottery Community Fund? / National Lottery Community Fund
Previously known as the Big Lottery Community Fund, the National Lottery Community Fund awards money raised by National Lottery players to communities across the UK, working with local groups and UK-wide charities, enabling people and communities to thrive. Find out more info here https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/
Who is Film Hub South West?
Film Hub South West is the driving force behind a growing network of over 110 cinemas, film festivals, cross-arts venues and other film exhibition organisations. Their region covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West of England, Hampshire, The Isle of Wight and The Isles of Scilly. Film Hub South West is led by internationally renowned cultural cinema Watershed based in Bristol.
Who is Knowle West Media Centre?
Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) is an arts centre and charity in Knowle West, Bristol, supporting social action using technology, community arts and education.
Watch Along Packs
What is a Watch Along Pack?
Watch Along Pack is a box of goodies chosen to enhance your enjoyment of the film. The first 25 people to complete all of the challenges will win a pack.
How do you decide who wins a pack? Is it random selection?
To make winning the pack as fair as possible, the first 25 people to complete the challenges will win a pack. We ask everyone to send in evidence to show they have completed the challenges, so we can keep determine who finishes first, therefore we recommend sending us your photos of completed challenges as soon as you have taken them!
What’s in the Watch Along Pack?
Some goodies and activities that our group has chosen especially to enhance your viewing of the film. We don’t want to spoil the surprise. We hope you enjoy our gift!
Is the pack vegan/ halal/ kosher/ gluten free/ lactose free/ suitable for those with allergies/ intolerances?
Unfortunately the pack is generic and includes food items from the film, so we cannot cater to individual needs. If you win a pack and have a severe nut allergy please let us know and we will not include items that may contain nuts in the pack. Ingredients will be clearly labeled.
Can I win a pack if I don’t live in South Bristol?
If you live anywhere within the City of Bristol you can win a watch-along pack. You must have a BS postcode. If you live outside of Bristol you can still take part in the challenges and watch the film with us, but you will not be eligible to win a watch along pack. Our budget doesn’t stretch to postage, and so we will be personally delivering packs to winners, so we need to keep this local to make it feasible. Whilst everyone is welcome, we are also celebrating Bristol’s local people and local places.
If I win a pack, how will I receive it?
If you are one of the first 25 people to complete your challenges and send your evidence, your pack will be delivered to your home by April 10th, ready for the watch along. The team will be in touch by email to arrange this.
Can I get a pack without doing the challenges?
Unfortunately not, we only have a limited amount of watch along packs, so we have tried to make receiving one as fair as possible by asking people to complete all of the challenges. The first 25 people to complete all of the challenges will win a pack.
Why can’t everyone have a watch along pack?
We would love to give everyone a watch along pack! However, we were given a certain amount of budget from for the project and so to stick within this budget we could only create 25 packs. This means the event (apart from renting the film) is free and accessible to everyone. We also wanted to introduce an incentive/ element of competition!
Is there an age advisory for the watch along pack?
The pack can be enjoyed by all ages. Children under 5 should explore the pack under the guidance of an adult.
About the Film
Where can I find the film?
You can rent the film on Amazon Prime (you won’t need a Prime subscription to do this just a free Amazon account – £1.99); Google Play (£2.49); and YouTube (£2.49). You can also watch a trailer for the film in all these places.
What is the run time for the film?
1hr 41min
How do I know when to press play?
We invite you to press play at 7pm to join the watch along party, so just keep an eye on the time, and on our social media where we will be gathering before, and set a reminder if you need to! But if you can’t make it at that time, you can watch the film whenever suits you.
How do I know other people are watching along with me?
They will be! You can also connect with other audience members via social media using the hashtag #BristolWilderPeople.
How old should my child be to watch the film?
The film rated 12A in the UK meaning it contains material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12A. In a cinema a child under 12 would not be able to watch a 12 rated film without being accompanied by an adult. You can read more information about the certification type here and about age-appropriate content in the film Hunt For The Wilderpeople here.
What if I can’t make the date of the watchalong?
Don’t worry, you can watch the film anytime! We have invited people at a certain time to our watch along party so that we can feel connected to each other as we watch, as we can’t gather in person.
Why do I have to source my own copy of the film?
Unfortunately, film licensing hasn’t yet caught up with COVID! We can’t license the film to share with you on your device at home. Therefore you need to source it yourself.
I can’t afford to source my own copy of the film.
That’s okay, we have a small about of budget set aside to cover the cost of the film for people in your position. Email [email protected].
Accessibility & Technical Questions
I don’t have a computer
Not to worry, if you have a smartphone you can watch the film on there and send us your pictures that way too. If you need more help sending us pictures from your phone or accessing the film, send us an email on [email protected] and we will talk you through it.
I don’t have a phone with which I can take and upload pictures
Ok, do you have anything that can take photographs digitally? If you do, do you have access to a computer to send them to us? If not, our best idea is to ask a family member, daily exercise partner or someone from your support bubble to accompany you as part of their/ your daily exercise and take the photos for you on their phone, which they can then send us. We do need photographic evidence that the challenges have been completed in order for you to be in with a chance of winning a pack and for the competition to be fair.
How do I send you my pictures?
Email them to us at [email protected]
I haven’t received any emails from you after signing up.
Your sign-up email is automatically generated. Check your spam folder to see if it has ended up in there. If you still can’t find it send us an email on [email protected] to let us know, and someone will help you.
I am a wheelchair user/ I have limited mobility. Can I still take part in the challenges?
Yes, we have tried to make the challenges as accessible as possible and you are free to explore local places that are accessible to you as part of the challenges. The outdoor spaces in South Bristol that are wheelchair accessible are as follows: Callington Road Nature Reserve (accessible from Callington Road. entrance, nearest disabled toilet is Tesco just down the road) Eastwood Farm has some wheelchair accessible areas, although there are some steep slopes and areas can be muddy, there are no disbaled toilet facilities. Manor Woods Valley is wheelchair accessible for the most part, although the path through the woods is not. The nearest public toilets are at Bridgewater Road (opposite 13, Brunel Road) and Sainsbury’s, Winterstoke Road. Stockwood Open Space, no public toilets (nearest is Brislington Park and Ride and Tesco). Hengrove park is fully accessible and has toilets at the playpark. Redcatch Park and Community Gardens is fully accessible and has toilet facilities. Victoria Park is wheelchair friendly but is quite hilly so may not be suitable for some wheelchair users, they have a disabled toilet. For accessible green spaces in other areas of Bristol visit https://www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/parks-and-open-spaces or https://www.accessiblecountryside.org.uk/somerset
I can’t afford to source my own copy of the film.
That’s okay, we have a small about of budget set aside to cover th cost of the film for people in your position. Email [email protected].
Covid Compliance
**This event is fully covid compliant and has been designed in line with government guidance, currently lockdown restrictions. The challenges have been designed with social distancing and covid safety in mind.
How are the event and the challenges covid compliant?
To take part safely and in line with Government Guidelines we ask that you complete the challenges, and watch the film, with your household/ bubble only, and that you remain within your local area. If you complete the challenges outside of your home, please only do this as part of your daily exercise and maintain a two metre distance from others outside of your household/ bubble at all times. As always, remember to wash/ sanitise your hands as often as you can! For more information on Coronavirus restrictions and safety please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
What precautions have been taken to ensure the watch along pack is COVID-safe?
Team members assembling and delivering the packs will comply with covid safety guidelines at all times.
Team members will wear gloves and masks when handling pack items and the packs themselves. Packs will be safely delivered by 10th April to the winning 25 audience members.