An audience member arrives on our red carpet on his mobility scooter

Accessibility

The Byron Bay International Film Festival is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for Deaf and disabled guests; guests with mobility issues or any other special needs. We strive to accommodate individual access needs to the best of our ability, in-line with available resources.

Contact boxoffice@bbff.com.au for further assistance.

A number of our sessions feature subtitled films, details to identify these films such as ‘French language with English Subtitles’ are included in the films’ listings.

Click through below for venue-specific information - including wheelchair access, assisted hearing, audio description and other relevant information.

Venues

  • All cinemas are fully accessible, with accessible seating available with no steps or other barriers from the entrance. These seats and spaces are reserved for customers who have a genuine need and are only released by cinema staff in person at the cinema or over the phone (02 6680 8555).

  • All of cinemas are fully accessible, with accessible seating available with no steps or other barriers from the entrance. These seats and spaces are reserved for customers who have a genuine need and are only released by cinema staff in person at the cinema or over the phone (02 6686 9600).

  • Brunswick Picture House is an accessible venue, including toilets. Both the venue and toilets are on the ground floor and there is a ramp to assist you in entering the venue. Please a call in advance of the show to ensure there is a seat reserved for you (02 6685 0280).

  • The Star Court Theatre has No Disabled Access or facilities. As an older venue it has many levels that are only accessible by stairs.

  • All areas of property are wheelchair accessible

  • Can accommodate 2 wheelcahairs. Please contact boxoffice@bbff.com.au to reserve.

  • Although the film exhibition space has whellchair access, other areas of the Brewery do not. There are accessible toilets.

  • A historic building with wheelchair access through the kitchen.

  • A wheelchair accessible space with accessible restrooms available.