A Day at the Movies - Dementia-friendly screenings
Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 10:30am to 2:00pmA Day at the Movies - Dementia-friendly screenings
Overview
A Day at the Movies is the NFSA's welcoming dementia-friendly cinema program, designed for people living with dementia alongside their families, friends, carers and companions. Carefully selected films are presented in a supportive environment with reduced sound levels, low lighting, a scheduled intermission and dedicated quiet spaces. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments and opportunities to socialise before and after the screening, while trained staff are on hand to provide assistance throughout the event, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable day at the movies for all.
The series is brought to you by film and media experts Associate Professor Dr Jodi Brooks (Project Lead, University of New South Wales), Dr Fincina Hopgood (University of New England), and independent screen culture and audience development specialist, Karina Libbey.
An initiative of the ACT Government, the program is funded by the ACT Government and aligns with its Age-Friendly City Plan. In-kind support from the National Film and Sound Archive (Venue Partner), Carers ACT, Dementia Australia, the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing and Bulla Dairy Foods.
Dates
31 Oct 2026Facilities
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Conference/Function Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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