Easy to follow steps to plan your outdoor summer movie event!
Step 1: Pick A Date/Location
Step 2: Pick A Screen Size (2 Different Screen Sizes, Additional Add On Options Available)
Step 3: Pay The Retainer To Hold The Date
- The rest of the small things like movie picks, floor plan etc. can be done about 2-4 weeks before your event.
Watch Our Screens In Action!
Add On Items
Perfect for:
Community Associations
Parks (City/Regional/Provincial/National)
Lake's (Float In Movie)
Ball Tournaments
Rodeo's
Small Town's (Pool / Curling or Skating Rink / Ball Diamonds)
Sports Games (Riders, Rush Playoffs, NHL Playoffs)
Cruse Night's or Drive In Movie's (FM Transmitter Available)
Businesses With Large Parking Lots
Music Festival's
Staff/Customer Appreciation Nights
Event Info:
Cinema Under The Stars Inflatable Package Includes:
- 2-4x Person Team Set Up, Operation (Tech On Site At All Times) & Take Down Of The Following
- 1x Professional Inflatable Screen Frame & Viewing Surface For Movie w/ Air Blowers, & Ground Supports
- 1x Main Projector w/ AV Cart (5,500+ Lumens, Can Be Front or Rear Projection. Pending Set Up. We suggest front projection)
- 1x Back Up Projector w/ AV Cart
- 1x Video Mixer/Switcher w/ Preview Monitor (This Allows Tech Station To Be Placed Anywhere)
- 6x Speaker Sound System w/ Stands For Full Coverage
- 4 Channel Audio Mixer w/ All Cables and Cords
- 2x FM Transmitters (Main & Back Up)
- 1x Wireless Microphone (For Pre Movie Announcements)
- 2x Media Players/Laptops (Main/Back Up)
- We supply digital a copy of the movie for playback (Unless it's an independent film, family movie, graduation PowerPoint etc Please supply to us in .mp4 or .PPXT format.)
- We acquire movie licensing rights for you, so you can spend more time planning your event!
- Sponsor Slideshow and Videos Prior to Show Start (We offer templates, you must edit and send back to us)
- Pump Up Music: Pre Show
- We arrive 2-4 hours before movie start time to set up our gear. We take 1-2 hours to tear down after the movie.
- 6,550w Generator + Fuel or Long Extension Cords (preferred if client/venue supplies power on site w/ 2-4x Separate 15A Breakers Required)
- We will typically will NOT know the FM Station/Dial # until we arrive on site. We will display on screen for your guests to see.
- We will have 3 options selected and choose the best sounding one on site when we arrive.
- The average paved parking lot stalls are 10 feet. Meaning that you could stager vehicles in every second stall.
- This means that 50% of your parking lot capacity would be your max drive in total. (Standard Screen 60 Cars, Large Screen 120 cars)
- Typically the only reason for a cancelled event is high winds over 35+ km/h. Or extreme weather.
***20 Foot+ Flat Deck Trailer Highly Suggested For Drive In Style Events
- June dusk is approx: 9:30-10pm
- July dusk is approx: 9:30-10pm
- Aug dusk is approx: 9pm-9:30pm
- Sept dusk is approx: 8:00-9pm
- Oct dusk is approx: 7-7:30pm
time can vary depending location/time of year (June 21st is the longest sunlight day of the year)
Movies can start earlier if in a covered/shaded area or tent etc.
Please remember some places require permits and some places have 11pm "quiet time bylaws" this approval is YOUR responsibility
Most ideal if BACK of the screen faces WEST/Sunset
Most idea to be on grass, as pavement requires additional ground support options (blocks/vehicles)
Bonus if the screen is up against a building/wind break. But not mandatory.
Movie Titles (there are only 2 companies to choose from, ACF does have a larger and more appealing collection)
1) https://www.acf-film.com/en/index.php
2) https://www.criterion.com/shop/browse/list
Average Price $250-$500 (we can handle paying for the movie license & download, will be included in your event invoice)
We will acquire the movie, and bring with us on the day of the event.
For the best results send us your Top 5 Picks, in order and we will request for the rights approval and let you know the price per film.
Movie Pick #1 =
Movie Pick #2 =
Movie Pick #3 =
Movie Pick #4 =
Movie Pick #5 =
Note: family movies always go over the best, they are mass appeal and usually about 90 min in length.
They are also bright and vibrant in color, and show up the best on screen. The older darker movies can sometimes be harder to see.
Add On Features:
*Multi Screens - Please Inquire on pricing (for events with MORE then 60 cars, this is highly suggested)
*Double Feature (2 films back to back) Add $ (plus your cost of the license of the 2nd movie, these costs vary per movie)
*Drive In Movie w/ FM Transmitter - Included at NO Charge for events in 2022*Online Ticket Sales: We have a system that people can purchase with credit cards, which keeps track of sales, refunds, concessions packages sales (if you add any) and we can make you admin so you can see/handle all of this.
Drive In Movie w/ FM Transmitter
Float In Movie
Karaoke
DJ/Dance Party
Trivia
Ticketing & Admissions
- YOU also need to provide volunteer parking staff to help organize the vehicles
- We suggest cars in front, then medium sized vehicles, then trucks/SUV's.
- We are not a box office, BUT we can set you up with a www.showpass.com event page, give you admin rights and you can manage tickets. Keep in mind the movie rates and showpass rates change for paid vs. free events. We suggest also setting up a facebook event page and posting on other socials like instagram etc.
Return On Investment
1) Charge per person OR per car. We have found $30-$50 is what people are comfortable with.
2) Have concessions to sell.
3) Find 4 large sponsors or 8 small sponsors.
You as the client can NOT admission per car/person unless you are 30km from the nearest movie theatre or physical drive in.
You CAN however charge by donation.
Make This Event Into A "Whole Day Event" or Family Fun Day, not just a movie at night.
Community BBQ or Food Trucks
Face Painting
Balloon Twisting
Children's Games (relay races etc)
Yoga Glasses Before/Spin Class
Live Band/Performances
Up Sells (aka things YOU can choose to sell to the people who attend YOUR event)
Food/Bottled Water/Alcohol (liquor permit required)
Popcorn/Snacks
Blankets
Bug Spray
Pillows
Glow Sticks
Rain Ponchos
Lawn Chairs
Inflatable Couches/Inner Tubes (For Swim In Movies)
Things you MAY want to offer at no charge
Washrooms/Porta-Potties
Shelter/Tents
Propane Heaters
Pick-nick Tables
Free Event Material When You Book
1) Sponsor Sell Sheet (To Help Off Set Your Costs)
2) Sponsor Slide Show (Power Point Template you can add/edit local sponsors)
3) 4 Area's To Hang Sponsor Posters From Screen During Whole Event
- if your sponsors have vinyl banners, all you have to do is add some doubled sided Velcro to their advertisement, and hang from our screen.
- our screen has 4 areas with Velcro already on it. Top, Bottom and Both Sides. Great way for your sponsors to get value and return on investment from their donation
4) Event Graphic For Your Social Media + Printed Posters
- we have created a few pieces of artwork to promote this event to people in your community
- a movie poster that you can edit. Add the time, location, move title etc, and get this up on your social media, or print hard copy's to hang in your area
- this will save you time & money from hiring a graphic designer, our services are meant to be turn key
- we want you to succeed so you continue to see the value in our services, if you win, we win!
Sponsorship Ideas (to help offset your costs)
- Local Businesses in the area
- Politicians (City Counselors, MP's)
- Chamber of Commerce
- Tourism Boards
- Media (Radio/TV)
