The substantial post-quake rebuild of the Isaac Theatre Royal provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate the art and artists of the giant screen in Christchurch. Scheduled for completion in 2014, the rebuilt theatre will include 1250 seats and ample foyer spaces. If NZIFF can equip the Isaac Theatre Royal for state-of-the-art Digital Cinema Projection facilities, it will become a truly spectacular cinema venue like the Civic (Auckland), Embassy Theatre (Wellington) and Regent Theatre (Dunedin).
NZIFF needs to raise an additional $280,000 to equip the Isaac Theatre Royal for film. Christchurch City Council has already agreed to provide partial funding for the equipment, with one condition: the NZIFF must generate the additional $210,000.
NZIFF have launched a Boosted campaign to raise $40,000 from public donations for our vision for the Isaac Theatre Royal.
Boosted, an online donation website provided by The Arts Foundation, allows for tax deductions on any donation over $5. For the price of a film festival ticket, you could be a part of efforts to get a home in Christchurch.
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