FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where are you located?

10/102 Henkel Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.

What’s your phone number

We don’t have a phone number at the cinema. Email hello@henkelstreetcinema.com.au, leave a message and we will email you back ASAP.

Can I BYO Food & Drinks?

We don’t allow any outside food or drinks at the cinema, nor do we have a BYO alcohol license. We rely on food & drink purchases to keep the projectors running. We have a water station located at the base of the stairs.

Do you serve alcohol?

Yes, we have a bar that serves locally made beer, wine & cider.

Can I eat & drink in my Private Cinema?

Yes, you can order snacks & drinks from the comfort of your cinema seat using the QR codes located near your seat. You can also order at the bar and we will deliver snacks and drinks to your private cinema. You can also order PIZZA in advance by clicking here. PIZZA needs to be pre-ordered the day before your screening. If you are celebrating a birthday party and bringing along a cake, we ask that you eat cake outside of your Private Cinema as it gets messy!

How many guests can I bring along?

Cinema 1 can seat up to 22 guests & Cinema 2 can seat up to 12 guests + 6 floor seats (18 total). The private cinema hire fee is a flat fee. You can bring as little or as many guests as you like with no change in the price, however we’d appreciate it if you book Cinema 1 for larger groups of 13 guests or more.

Can I host a Birthday Party screening?

Yes, you can host a birthday party at Henkel Street. If you are 16 or over, you can go ahead and book any cinema at any time. We also have a dedicated screening time for kid’s parties every Saturday & Sunday at 11.30am. Click here for more information.

What films can I watch?

There are 2 options available to screen content. The standard option is access to an Apple TV located in each cinema which enables you to stream your content from a streaming service. When booking, you will be required to agree to our terms & conditions if you choose this option.

The other option is to add-on film licensing when booking. This is a hands-free, more cinematic option where we license the film on your behalf, source the film, automate it to start a certain time and cut in an intermission if you wish. You can screen anything available from our catalogues here. We don’t have access to films currently playing at the big cinemas, however we do have thousands of movies new & old, all demanding to shine on the big screen where they belong!

If you would like to screen your own self-produced content or already have a film license for a certain film, please email the file via Dropbox or Google Drive to hello@henkelstreetcinema.com.au. Please make sure that it is in a .mp4 format. We require at least 24 hours to prepare files to look great on the big screen. Our staff won’t have enough time on the day of your screening, to prepare your file from a USB drive. We cannot screen DCP files.

What if the film I want to play goes for longer than my screening session?

All screenings are 120 mins in length. If you’d like to play a film that is longer than this, you will need ‘add an extra 15 minutes’ or ‘add an extra hour*’ at an additional cost. 

All sessions are eligible for an extra 15 minutes or 30 minute add-on. This does not apply to Kid’s Party sessions.

*There are only certain sessions that you can add an extra hour to:

Cinema 1 - Wednesday/Thursday 7.30-9.30pm, Saturday 9-11pm, Sunday 6-8pm.

Cinema 2 - Wednesday/Thursday 7-9pm, Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 8.15pm-10.15pm, Sunday 5.15-7.15pm.

The other option is to book 2 sessions in a row in either Cinema if you’re keen on a double-feature or just want to watch an epic.

I’m struggling to find a specific film to be licensed. Can you help?

Yes, please send us an email & we’ll see what we can do to help track down your film. hello@henkelstreetcinema.com.au. Please look at both film catalogues before requesting a film.

Can I include an intermission?

You have the option to include a 7 minute intermission in your screening when adding film-licensing to your booking. Just make sure you have enough time to fit it in. If you are using the Apple TV to play content, you can pause at any time for an intermission.

Can I make a booking outside of your regular hours?

Email Jack hello@henkelstreetcinema.com.au if you would like to book the venue for a special event outside of our usual booking hours or to book the venue for the whole day/ evening.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Our cinema isn’t a huge space, however we have designed it so those using wheelchairs can access all parts of the cinema, except for cinema 2 which is only accessible via a flight of stairs. If one of your guests, or yourself uses a wheelchair please book cinema 1. For more information please get in contact with us hello@henkelstreetcinema.com.au & we are very happy to help accomodate any requirements you have.

Can I hire a Private Cinema for other things like a talk or musical event?

Yes, you can host a talk here - however, our space isn’t equiped for bands/ musical events unfortunately.

Can I game at the cinema?

Yes! Just let us know in the booking form and we can have the cinema set up ready to plug in your console. Gaming is great on the big screen!

I need to cancel my screening

We have a no cancellation policy 7 days before your booking. We will not be able to refund you if you cancel a booking. However, you are able to reschedule your booking before the 7 day cut-off time and choose a new date for your screening.

Can I bring my furry friend?

Sorry, unfortunately we don’t allow your dogs, cats or parakeets onto the premises. Maybe one day we’ll build a dedicated pet friendly Private Cinema! Assistance dogs are very welcome however.

Can I come & check out the Cinema?

Come along to one of our public screenings to check out the space. ‘Sunday School of Rock’ screens the best music docos one Sunday afternoon each month.