Manawatu

New venue for New Zealand films

The Eastern and Central Community Trust is contributing $30,000 towards the cost of a new digital and theatre performance at the Palmerston North Square Edge complex.

The area will be used to display and promote Manawatu and New Zealand made movies and short films, and indigenous movies from around the world, that are not currently presented at mainstream theatres.

The project is being run through the Palmerston North Community Arts Council and is expected to cost approximately $90,000.

The aim is to create greater participation in community arts, with the new space also being used to display and promote digital artwork and projections, and be a small, professional venue for musicians, performers, poets and artists.

The remainder of the donation pool is spread over 20 other organisations, ranging from $8,500 to the Salvation Army to $1,000 to Girl Guides for uniforms.

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