Newcastle Film Society

The Newcastle Film Society (NFS) has been operating for over 40 years and is one of the longest running Film Societies in Australia.

The Film Society screens 35 films a season consisting of art house, indie films, documentaries and various foreign films.

Films are screened on a Sunday night at Event Cinemas located at Westfield Kotara in the Vmax Theatre at 7 pm. The Newcastle Film Society has had a long-standing association and support from Event Cinemas for over 35 years.

Annual membership for 2026 is $100 which entitles you to the following benefits:

• 35 Films each year
• Two Wine, Food and Music nights
• Films screened in the state-of-the-art Vmax Theatre
• The possibility of film directors and/or special guests attending a Q & A of the film.
• Film concessions with the Newcastle Italian Film Festival, the Alliance Française de Newcastle French Friday and French Film Festivals.