Wairarapa Cinémathèque is dedicated to celebrating film as part of our artistic and cultural heritage. We value the communal experience of cinema, bringing people together through curated screenings, discussions, and the sharing of films of significance.

Our 2026 programme features 11 films, selected by the community and shaped by thoughtful curation to create a rich and inspiring season. From restored classics and silent cinema to epic dramas and contemporary documentaries, these films continue to resonate with audiences today.

Screenings take place at the historic Regent Theatre, Masterton (now Regent 3 Cinemas), on the first Sunday of each month at 7:30pm, beginning Sunday, 1 February 2026, with Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot (1959)

Featured films include:

Some Like It Hot, Metropolis, Ran, The Godfather, Dr. Strangelove, All About My Mother, Psycho, La Notte di Cabiria, Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, The Third Man, and The General (100th Anniversary).

The Cinémathèque operates independently with non-commercial screening rights and membership-based access, building a community of local cinephiles. Join us for immersive, curated cinema and a celebration of film as heritage, art, and community.

Membership Options:

• Full Membership – $100
  Access to all 10 regular films plus a special bonus screening of Buster Keaton’s The General (December, 100th Anniversary), and discounts on partner events.

• Full Student Membership – $85
  All regular films, bonus screening, and partner discounts.

• Three-Film Sampler – $39
  Choose any three films, with the option to upgrade to full membership.

• Gift Memberships
  Available for all membership types.