About Sawtell Cinema
- First Ave,
- Sawtell, NSW, 2452
- Phone: (02) 5621 8101
- contact us
Sawtell Cinema is a successful independent cinema, experienced in working with its regional community to deliver a range of entertainment. From blockbuster movies through to art-house, cultural, sporting and community events, all using state-of-the art cinema technology.
Sawtell Cinema is a 2 screen complex located in the heart of Sawtell’s First Avenue, the main street of Sawtell.
In line with community desires the cinema screens a range of art house and foreign films as well as the latest family and mainstream titles when possible.
The cinema has a dynamic relationship with the local community playing host to a number of community events including film festival, private business and group events, open caption screenings, as well as fundraising and specialty events.
History of the Cinema:
In 1941 Doris and Alan Brissett purchased the Community Hall on Sawtell’s First Avenue, added some wooden tiered seating, a projection room and kiosk and the Sawtell Cinema was born. For three generations the Sawtell Cinema remained in the Brissett family until it was put up for sale. In late 2014 a group of local patrons, who shared a passion for this wonderful cinema, formed the Save Sawtell Cinema alliance and stepped forward to purchase the building. In March 2015, Council approved plans for the renovation of the Cinema, including an upgrade to a digital projection system, division of the original cinema into two separate theatres, brand new cinema seats and the addition of a candybar.
The new Sawtell Cinema reopened in December 2015….and our history rolls on!
Features:
2 cinemas consisting of 190 seats in total
Full disabled seating and wheelchair access. (Call the cinema for more information about disabled access).
On street parking is available within walking distance to the cinema. Disabled parking is located at the back of the cinema.
Licensed premises, no BYO.
AND our celebrated handmade choc tops.
