Queenstown Film Society

What to Expect at Queenstown Film Society

The Queenstown Film Society provides regular opportunities to watch a curated selection of classic, arthouse, world cinema and documentaries. As a not-for-profit community organisation founded in 2000, it runs a seasonal programme of approximately 20 films screened exclusively for members. Screenings take place on Tuesday evenings at 8pm, beginning in late April and continuing through winter. Each session includes pre-film talks and time for socialising, creating a relaxed setting for film discussion among like-minded people in the Otago region.

About the Venue

Screenings are held at Dorothy Browns Cinema in Arrowtown, placing the society at the heart of the local community. This Arrowtown location makes it convenient for residents and visitors from the wider Queenstown area to attend. The society’s affiliation with the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies also offers members reciprocal benefits with other film groups across the country.

Joining Queenstown Film Society

Membership costs $150 for the full season and grants access to all screenings and associated events. The society operates on a members-only basis during the season, ensuring a dedicated audience for each film.

• Founded in 2000 as a not-for-profit community organisation
• Approximately 20 films screened per season
• Tuesday 8pm screenings from late April through winter
• Membership priced at $150 for the full season
• Pre-film talks and socialising included with each screening
• Affiliated with the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies