HOST A SCREENING EVENT.
Engage your parish, school, or organization. Invite the whole community. Spark discussions. Interact with a filmmaker. We can walk you through it.
CHOOSE YOUR EVENT.
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Director will greet your community and give an introduction before the film. After the film, director will engage in a Q&A Session.
Includes a license to show the film at multiple churches, schools, and public events within your diocese for two years.
Price is inclusive of screening license, travel, and accommodations within the continental U.S.
Limited to filmmaker's availability. We recommend booking at least two months in advance with a few options for event date.
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Includes a license to show the film at multiple churches, schools, and public events within your diocese for two years.
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Includes a license to show the film multiple times within your school system for two years. This does not cover public events.
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Show your community a personalized prerecorded introduction from the director .
includes a license to show the film to your community during a single event.
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Includes a license to show the movie at a single event.
2. SECURE A VENUE.
Make sure youR LOCATION can accommodate audience seating, projecting, and audio playback. Our films have been screened in rented theaters, school auditoriums, gyms, large outdoor lawns, art galleries, and inside churches. Use your own space, or find a place to rent. WE DON’T HELP WITH THIS PART. Wherever you hOST your event is up to you!
3. SCHEDULE.
Fill out the screening request form at the bottom of this page. We will review your request and then send a confirmation email as well as instructions for payment.
4. MAKE A PAYMENT.
After we receive payment, we’ll send you a secure link to download the film, as well as any personalized content for your event. If filmmaker travel and accommodations are required, we’ll reach out to you directly to coordinate.You will also receive a printable .pdf file that you can use to promote your event. Speaking of promotion…
5. PROMOTE.
Invite your congregation, student body, entire church, or friends and family. It’s up to you to build your audience!
6. HOST.
Sell tickets or make it free to your community. Don’t forget the popcorn!
WE DON’T PROVIDE
* a venue
* audio/video equipment
* tech-support
* popcorn
WE PROVIDE
*A DOWNLOADABLE screening license
* A download of the film
*downloads of any additional content included with your package
* A CUSTOMIZABLE .PDF AND .PSD FLYERS to promote your event
QUESTIONS
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No. But you are welcome to rent or buy a movie and have a private screening without a license. A private screening is not advertised to the public and is usually limited to a small number of people.
Without a license, it's OKAY for:
A Sunday School class to watch and discuss the film.
A teacher to show the film in his or her classroom (not a whole school event).
A person to invite friends to see the film in his or her home.
Without a license, it's NOT OKAY for:
A church to announce a screening in a bulletin or online.
Any person or organization to sell tickets to a screening event.
Any person or organization to show the film in a gathering space or theater open to the public.
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Yes! Once you have paid for the screening license, you can run your event however you’d like. You can use the money you raise to bolster your PTA, fix that leaky classroom roof, or to give your choir director a bonus. The cost of the screening license is the same regardless of your audience size. Once you’ve received your license, no further costs are due to our company. Any ticket or concession sales are up to you. Simple, right?
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No. Movies are better when they're watched next to other people anyway.
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Yes! The movies we make spark important discussions and are meant to inspire Unity in the Body of Christ. We think that's a good enough reason to work with churches and other groups that may not be able to afford a screening license. If you think showing the film would bring about a spiritual good in your community, but you don't have the budget for it, just email us at info@stellamarisfilms.com .