Hire Arc Cinema
A grand Art Deco cinema designed for screenings, presentations and talks. Arc Cinema seats 242 and supports a wide range of formats, from early film through to contemporary digital projection. In-house projection and 5.1 Dolby surround sound are supported by on-site technical staff, making the space well suited to conferences, lectures and film screenings.
Arc Cinema hire details
Capacity
- 242 seats, raked auditorium
- Three permanently available accessible seats
- Additional accessible seats can be made available on request
- Wheelchair accessible
Uses
- Conferences
- Lectures and presentations
- Film screenings
- Live performance
Features
- Video recording and live streaming
- 2K and 4K digital cinema
- 35mm and 16mm film projection
- Yamaha Disklavier baby grand piano
- Supported lighting and audio
Good to know
One Day Conference Sample Package*:
- Arc Cinema - Full-day hire including:
- High-quality audiovisual (AV) system
- Tiered and flat floor seating options
- Live streaming (additional cost included below)
- Foyer - 1hr ancillary hire including:
- Table & chairs
- Courtyard - 1hr ancillary hire including:
- 6 x high top tables
- Table and chairs for catering
- On-site Catering*:
- Arrival coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
TOTAL: $16,750.00 INC GST ($70 pp)
* This is a sample package designed to give you an idea of what a single-day event at our Arc Cinema could include. Final pricing will vary based on venue spaces selected, event timing, and staffing needs. Catering estimates are based on the range of day delegate menu options supplied by our on-site catering partner, Dom’s deli & bar.
All packages include standard venue configuration and base staffing, estimated at one hour before and 30 minutes after the event based on expected attendance. Staffing costs are included in the package but may vary with specific requirements.
Please note: Different rates apply for after-hours, Sundays, and Public Holidays. For a tailored quote, contact Events@nfsa.gov.au.
- Arc Cinema - Full-day hire including:
Our trusted onsite catering partner, Dom's deli & bar, offers a diverse range of menu options to suit every type of event. From Day Delegate packages for conferences to canapés and beverages for cocktail functions, as well as coffee stations and morning tea for meetings, there’s something to suit every occasion.
Preview the Dom’s Catering Menu.
To discuss your catering needs, please contact Dom’s directly via catering@domscafe.com.au
- Arc Cinema has three permanently available accessible seats.
- The stage is accessible via ramp.
- Arc Cinema is fitted with a T-Coil induction hearing loop system.
- Arc Cinema is equipped with a Dolby Accessible Solution that allows patrons to access Closed Captions and Audio Description for Digital Cinema Package (DCP) content with embedded accessibility features.
Learn more about Accessibility at the NFSA and download more information here.