How To Plan an Outdoor Cinema Event

An outdoor movie viewing event is a great way to bring people together and unwind. Whether it’s your turn to host movie night or you want to plan a movie viewing as a work or community event, this article will walk you through how to plan a successful event from start to finish.

1. Select a venue: The point of an outdoor movie viewing is the location — outdoors. You want to pick the right location for your event — this can be a beach, a garden, a park, a rooftop or a location that has an open ground or outdoor seating.
2. Make a list of what you need to make your guests comfortable: To host an outdoor movie viewing, you’ll need a number of equipment including a projector, large screen, sound system, lights and power. You’ll also need to think of the type of seating you want to have — mats, beanbags, picnic chairs etc. You can also tell your guests to bring their own seating for example blankets.
3. Sell tickets: Whether you intend to sell tickets to your event or have people attend for free, you need a way to manage ticket payments and guests registration. Tix is the easiest way to sell tickets or collect registrations for your event. It is a true DIY solution and you do not need any technical skills to set up your event page. Simply sign up here to get started. Once your event page is set up, guests will be able to purchase tickets online straight away.
4. Choose the movie: There is the most important decision you will make. Without the movie, there is no event. Before choosing a movie, think about who your target audience is. Couples? Families? Young people? You want to choose a movie that the audience will enjoy. You can also select a movie based on the theme of the event — old Nollywood, anime, rom-com etc. Movie viewings may require copyright licensing or permission to show so make sure you find out what laws apply in your locale.
5. Don’t forget safety and security: Event safety and security is a very important consideration regardless of the size of your event. You want to make sure your event adheres to COVID19 guidelines — hand washing stations, sanitizers and face masks. You also want to have security at the gate and at designated spots in the venue.
6. And of course, food and drinks: The ticket cost can cover complimentary popcorn and drinks or you can partner with a food truck or other mobile catering businesses to sell food like burgers, barbeque, rolls and other quick bites at the venue.

Now you know how to plan and host your own outdoor movie viewing!

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