The large-capacity venue will host films alongside the Jetty Memorial Theatre, with Bellingen Memorial Hall out of action until 2022.

SWIFF 2021 has been confirmed to take place in April next year with final dates to be announced soon.

The best thing for us about the festival is the pulsing atmosphere and positivity you bring to the event.

The organisers decided to let COVID simmer down a bit more so everyone could be safe and comfortable and ready for a deep dive into world cinema, events, live performances – and enjoying films the way they’re meant to be experienced.  

Last year SWIFF contributed a little over $1.1m to Coffs Harbour and Bellingen’s local tourism economy – with international travel closed for now, we welcome our travelling SWIFF friends from around Australia to start booking in their April 2021 film-festival-by-the-sea holidays.

Screenwave is all about bringing new film experience s to regional NSW audiences.

The brainchild of metropolitan expat husband and wife team, Dave Horsley and Kate Howat, Screenwave has developed into a screen culture collective connecting cinephiles and movie lovers from all walks of life.

At its heart is a small, dedicated team of creatives and award-winning changemakers, helping new ideas and innovations flourish in the Coffs Coast.

Story By | Britt Ramsey