Sanctuary aims to show the negative impacts caused by the NSW government's decision to allow fishing in six Batemans Marine Park sanctuary zones in 2019 - on both the environment and the community.

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"When the government allowed fishing in the sanctuaries there was no consultation of the local community, and they didn't speak to the marine park's own advisory committee," said television personality Paul West, who features in the film.

"A lot of people down here were very disappointed by the decision and they want their voices heard. This movie gives them a platform."

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The premiere can be accessed via the Save Batemans Sanctuaries Facebook page, and shares input from West (host of River Cottage Australia); environmental activist and model Laura Wells; Walbunja man and Native Title claimant Wally Stewart; Professor of Marine Ecology David Booth; and local business owners.

"We hope the film will help bring this issue to the attention of the broader public," marine conservationist Bill Barker said.

"There's a struggle going on down here, the government is going backwards with its environmental policy, it's affecting us, and people need to know about it."

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Award-winning photographer Aristo Risi directed the film and uses a combination of underwater and coastal cinematography along with the voices of the community to convey Sanctuary's story.

"It's heartfelt, informative, and beautiful - when the story is so captivating and the imagery is that magnificent, it makes my job easy," Risi said.

Sanctuary premieres live online at 8pm on March 10. Link to Premier event https://www.facebook.com/savebatemanssanctuaries/posts/224046852753090