Your boutique Cinema and Cafe experience
At Focal Point Cinema coffee and wine bar it is their aim to provide an amazing cinema entertainment experience, a relaxing and friendly environment, and a thoroughly enjoyable night out. They are an award winning boutique movie theatre complete with fully licenced coffee and wine bar.
Located in the busy country town Levin sits at the heart of the Horowhenua Plains, surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Manawatu just 50 kilometres south of Palmerston North & Feilding.
The Council has applauded Focal Point Cinema’s enthusiasm for the venture stating good business builds great communities and great communities attract good businesses. It takes courage, careful planning and a belief that business has a vital role to play in contributing to the well-being of the community.
The refurbished complex boasts three cinemas - Cinema 1 seats 176 patrons and is used for the ‘big’ latest release films on show and as well as catering for live entertainment. Meanwhile, in the intimate settings of the luxurious Cinema 2 and Cinema 3 boutique theatres, the more discerning and mature audiences are treated to a mix of new-release, mainstream and art house movies. Because the cinemas adjoin with the café/restaurant, patrons can enjoy a glass of wine and other refreshments while reclining in comfortable lounge seating. Projection equipment caters for 35mm films as well as state of the art digital projection technology.
The Council are always looking to enhance the living experience of the Horowhenua District and Focal Point cinema certainly adds to the range of community activities available in Levin and the wider area. It illustrates how successful partnerships between Council and different sectors of the community can deliver much needed facilities and employment opportunities that benefit the whole community.
With the renovations complete and Effuzi’s mojo seating sitting the audience comfortably the District’s residents can enjoy a movie-going experience fit for the 21st century!

