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Open Air Cinema Brings Outdoor Movies to Burning Man

By on January 1, 2008 in Open Air Cinema

You can find anything and everything at Burning Man: glow in the dark banana cars, rolling brains, semi-truck art, and now inflatable movie screens. Yup. We did Burning Man this year, and it was — well, lets just say now we know that an Open Air screen can withstand anything Mother Nature can conjure up.

We hauled a 40-foot screen to the venue, a dry (and we mean DRY) riverbed over 100 miles from Reno, . And for good measure packed in a line array sound system just to be sure that Burners for miles around could hear us.

For two consecutive days the intense desert heat beat down on Open Air screen, with no ill-effect. That was easy. And then – out of nowhere – the duststorm, and accompanying 80 mph winds. Fortunately because the stakes had been pounded deep into the riverbed they did a great job of holding the screen in place until we could man the two back ropes. The screen simply folded in the middle making it much easier to hold down. We simply waited out the storm, and easily reinflated the screen with plenty of time for the next film screening. No damage done.

Open Air Cinema is looking forward to seeing what the ‘Man’ can throw our way next year.

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Open Air Cinema Brings Outdoor Movies to the Hills of Rwanda

By on December 16, 2007 in Open Air Cinema, Rwanda Cinema Center

Open Air Cinema brings outdoor movies to RwandaSo there is no cinema in your neighborhood? No cinema in your city? Not even a cinema in your country? Well, that didn’t stop a group of young Rwandan filmmakers from screening their films in nearly every corner of their country.

With an inflatable movie screen from Open Air Cinema thousands of Rwandans have been able to enjoy a special new brand of cinema: Rwandan cinema. A wave of Rwandan films have been circling the world since Eric Kabera (a Rwandan native) produced a film entitled 100 days, a story about the years of genocide that plagued . That film heavily influenced a number of other movies including the award-winning Hotel . Rwandan cinema has been highly acclaimed in film festivals as prestigious as the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. But international success was not enough for Kabera, who felt that these films would have a much greater impact in rural Rwandan villages. Kabera immediately set up the Rwandan Film Center in the capital of Kigali as a space for young Rwandans to learn the skills needed to produce movies, films and documentaries about relating to Rwandan culture and history. Armed with a large inflatable movie screen from Open Air Cinema, the Rwandan Film Center has roamed through the hills of screening hundreds of films and movies, both foreign and domestic.

The lack of movie theaters in Rwanda has not at all hindered the growth of Rwandan cinema, with a portable compact cinema system, anybody anywhere can now enjoy the wonders of film!

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Happy Holidays from Open Air Cinema!

By on December 15, 2007 in Open Air Cinema

After yet another exciting Open Air Cinema season we have rolled up all the screens and packed them away for the winter. But that doesn’t mean we have slowed down! In fact the ‘off season‘ provides us with the opportunity to plan and prepare for an even more eventful 2008 season. We have some big plans for the next year, and we will be constantly updating this blog throughout the new year so nobody misses out. So be sure and stay tuned…

But in the meantime we would like to wish all of you a very happy holiday season! Please take some time to read Open Air Cinema’s Holiday Newsletter for news about winter events in , our employee’s favorite movies, and highlights from 2007.

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Outdoor Film Nights in San Francisco, California

By on December 13, 2007 in Open Air Cinema

Open Air Cinema wraps up a successful series of outdoor movies in

Summer Outdoor Film Festival in San Francisco, CaliforniaThis season Open Air Cinema partnered with a San Francisco based outdoor cinema festival to preserve, renovate and protect the few remaining neighborhood movie theaters located throughout the Bay Area. Events for the 2007 season took place in several parks in San Francisco and featured 8 different full length film features including Casablanca, The Graduate, and Rebel Without a Cause. These increasingly popular outdoor events have already allowed tens of thousands of film buffs to enjoy some of their favorite films together with friends and families in some of San Francisco’s most scenic areas. Open Air Cinema has become San Francisco’s premiere outdoor movie event. Last year over 14,000 people participated in the events, which encouraged planners to organize even more events this year. The 2007 series proved to be even more popular, as tens of thousands of San Francisco natives turned out to wine, dine and dance the night away underneath enormous inflatable movie screens provided by Open Air Cinema, a company based in , .

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Giant Outdoor Movie Screens in Peru, Illinois

By on December 1, 2007 in Open Air Cinema

Inflatable movie screen grows to 26 feet high, 40 feet long in about 12 minutes

Several cars slowed down Friday afternoon in Centennial Park to watch a giant black mass grow from the ground.

One moment it was just a flat piece of plastic. However, in just minutes – 12 minutes to be exact – a huge black and white screen dwarfing trees was standing erect.

The Parks and Recreation District rented the movie screen for a Friday showing of “Matilda.” Nearing dusk, families and even a few couples on dates brought lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the cool summer night at the screening, run by a local family-owned business.

“It’s cool. I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Mary Hammerich of Peru, who brought her 7-year-old daughter Taylor. “It’s just like years ago at the old drive-in.”

LaSalle-Peru residents Brian and Carrie Brown are fans of drive-in movies, too. They grew up when outdoor cinemas were popular. They now own Sunset Cinemas Inc., renting and operating inflatable movie screens, which bring the old drive-in movie atmosphere to any open area.

The Browns and their three children started in the movie business just about a year ago, and already it’s paying off.

“We’ve been booked solid,” Carrie Brown said, estimating the company will have done about 60 events by October.

She said the whole idea originated about 10 years ago when her husband, Brian, saw a group in Washington, D.C., enjoying an outdoor flick. Brian, an engineer, then started studying how it would be possible to bring that kind of entertainment on the road.

The couple then found a company in that sold the inflatable screens, and the Browns knew they had something special. They showed their first movie in April and have been busy ever since.

They have two screens. The super-screen, with a projection area 40 feet long and about 23 feet high, was used at Peru’s event. Carrie Brown said the screen is large enough for about 4,000 people to watch comfortably.

Though it looks massive, it can be deflated in seconds. Carrie Brown said that was one of the reasons they chose the screens.

“They’re very safe,” Carrie Brown said.

The other screen is 16 feet wide and about 9 feet tall and is usually used for schools and private or indoor functions.

Carrie Brown said she’s looked for other portable movie screen companies in the area but could only find one in southern and one in the Chicago suburbs.

The family travels all over the Midwest projecting movies for clients, mostly family-friendly pictures rated G, PG or PG-13. The movie choice is up to the client, but it must be licensed to be shown in a public place.

More information is available by calling (815) 224-2991 or visiting the Web site at www.moviesatsunset.com.

Carrie Brown said the experience is fun for the whole family, which rang true Friday night.

Peru resident Kathy Pyszka and her family were among the moviegoers, and she had only one regret.

“I’m just sorry they didn’t start this earlier in the summer,” said Kathy Pyszka.

Source: OpenAirCinema.us

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The Inflatable Movie Screen Brings the Cinema Outdoors!

By on November 12, 2007 in Open Air Cinema

Outdoor Movie EventsGet a chair, some popcorn and get ready for a movie experience… outside? With an inflatable movie screen, watching movies outside is as easy as watching at home on the couch. Whether the event is for family or a stadium full of people, the inflatable movie screen can make any venue into an outdoor movie theater.

The inflatable screen is made of durable materials which, when anchored properly, can withstand winds up to 25 mph. The inflatable movie screen also has a blower attached, which allows the screen to maintain a constant internal pressure, making it a stable structure.

Because the construction of the durable inflatable movie screen, it can be used and re-used hundreds of times. The screens themselves are puncture-proof, with a quiet air blower keeping inflation constant. Various manufacturers use inflation technology that captures air, much like an air mattress. The key is to choose a high quality inflatable movie screen that has a constant pressure, to avoid deflation issues.

Because the inflatable movie screen is used with air, it can actually float on a pool! This makes for a fun, pool party experience. With the right projector setup, watching a favorite movie outside on a giant inflatable movie screen can make any party event fun.

Each inflatable movie screen comes in various sizes. Screens can be as big as 16′x9′ or as small as 9′x5′. For large events or small gatherings, the right outdoor inflatable movie screen can make either event a great experience for everyone in attendance.

An inflatable movie screen is an investment that will pay off for any event whether it’s a fund-raiser, a party or a film festival. To find the best packages and an affordable inflatable movie screen, browse through the site now, or call 1-866-802-8202 for more information. Open Air Cinema manufactures the finest outdoor cinema equipment available. From purchase to rental, Open Air Cinema lets anyone play it big!

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Cher Hosts Nassiri's Love Sees No Color on Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screen

By on September 12, 2007 in Outdoor Movie Events

Cher, the Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, author and humanitarian, and the Cher Charitable Foundation, held its inaugural west coast benefit in beautiful , and Open Air Cinema was thrilled to be a part of it! Using our CB-16 Pro System the event screened the film, ‘Love Sees No Color’, featuring songwriter, recording artist and international peace activist Nassiri.

“The premiere of ‘Love Sees No Color’ was a joyous occasion to celebrate the mission of achieving world peace,” said Cher. “As the film shows, music can play a vital role in spreading a message of peace, love and unity.” The music in the film was sung by thousands of children in 15 languages in 18 countries, and was filmed by 18 of the world’s most talented directors and producers. Thanks to everyone at Open Air Cinema for helping make this event a huge success!

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Open Air Cinema Completes 61 Outdoor Movie Events in August

By on September 1, 2007 in Open Air Cinema

61 Outdoor Cinema Events in One Month!

Open Air Cinema completed a 61 event calendar for the month of August. Customers have been booking Open Air Cinema for more outdoor movie events and open air cinema venues then ever before. We’d like to thank our customers for the busy season and we hope everyone has enjoyed this month’s open air movie events under the stars!

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Moorpark, California: Moorpark Hosts Outdoor Movies

By on August 16, 2007 in Outdoor Movie Events

Moorpark, California Hosts Outdoor Movies’s 25th anniversary celebration will continue this month with an outdoor movie event featuring the classic movie “WarGames” at Arroyo Vista Park on Sat., Aug. 16. Admission is free.

“It should be a great night. It’s a full moon and we will have vendors on hand selling popcorn and other movie treats,” said Jennifer Mellon, senior management analyst for Moorpark. CommCinema, an outdoor movie vendor, will start the entertainment at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin about 8 p.m.

“WarGames,” which hit the theaters in 1983, is a thriller about a teenager, played by Matthew Broderick, who accidentally hacks into the U.S. Department of Defense computer and nearly starts World War III.

The movie came out during the very early stages of the Internet, when access to the Web was limited and few people used personal computers. The scenario, which is much more plausible now, was a wake-up call for government leaders at the time, critics said.

“I think we picked a fun family movie that has relevance to the world today,” Mellon said.

The event is the first outdoor movie hosted by the city. People can bring chairs and something to eat or purchase food from a concession, said Mellon. She’s hoping a good number of people will attend the event so the city can continue to offer outdoor movies.

“This can be another community event where everybody spends time together with neighbors at the beautiful local park,” she said.

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Singapore: Outdoor Movie Screening for Charity

By on August 16, 2007 in Outdoor Movie Events

Singapore Outdoor Movie for Charity

The Zoo will be organizing an outdoor movie screening – the first for 2007.

This outdoor movie event will feature ‘Arctic Tale’, an epic adventure that explores the vast world of the Great North. The film follows the two giants of the icy North Pole – Seela, the walrus and Nanu, the polar bear on their journey from birth to adolescence to maturity as they learn about life from their mothers and have to deal with the catastrophic changes in the arctic weather caused by global warming. The outdoor movie will help people sympathize with the plight of the arctic wildlife.

Narrated by Queen Latifah, this open air movie event will feature music from Cat Stevens, Ben Harper, Aimee Mann, and The Shins.

Thank you for your interest. We regret to inform you that tickets to the Charity Outdoor Movie Screening of Arctic Tale is no longer available online. Limited tickets will be available at the entrance of the Zoo from 5pm onwards on 8th September 2007, Saturday. (Cash only

Details of the outdoor movie screening at Singapore Zoo are as follows:

Venue:

 Pavilion by the Lake
Singapore Zoo

Day/ Date:

 Saturday, 8 September 2007

Time:

 7.30pm to 9.30pm

All donations made during this outdoor movie event will go to Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund (an institute of public character and registered charity).

S$8 per outdoor movie pass (minimum contribution).
S$6 per outdoor movie pass for 20 or more outdoor movie passes purchased in a single transaction.

A tax deductible receipt will be issued for donations over $50.00.

No returns or refunds will be entertained.

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Outdoor Movie Screens For a Night At The Movies

By on August 16, 2007 in Open Air Cinema

Enjoy a Movie Night Outdoors with Open Air Cinema

Finding the right attraction for fund-raisers can be a difficult task. Live entertainment requires lots of time and technicians to set up and maintain equipment, but what if an option existed that could attract a large audience, be easy to set up, and be operated by anyone? One already does! The outdoor movie screen is an entertainment choice that is ready to go in as little as 20 minutes. With an all-in-one setup, the outdoor movie screen and other available accessories can make any event memorable.

The outdoor movie screen is portable and comes in different size options, varying in accordance to the size of an audience. The outdoor movie screen has a stable structure that is able to withstand wind speeds of up to 25 mph, utilizing a blower to keep the screen stable by maintaining a constant, internal pressure. The easy to use outdoor movie screen is inflatable in minutes, and attaches to the ground with pre-measured ropes. All combine to make inflation simple and safe.

When combined in a total package, the outdoor movie screen can make any event seem like a night at the movies. Events that can benefit from the use of a high quality outdoor movie screen include fund-raisers, pool parties, small and large-venue movie nights, and more intimate events like family gatherings.

With the ability to use any projection technology, the outdoor movie screen’s outdoor projector is a great option for showing movies, slide presentations, or any multimedia presentation that works well on a large format screen.

If a purchase of an outdoor movie screen is not an option, rental screens are available all over the United States. Open Air Cinema offers the rentable outdoor movie screen, along with other products for rent or purchase that are great for any venue. To find out more, browse through their site now or call them directly at 1-866-802-8202.

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Sundance, Utah: Outdoor Films at Sundance Resort

By on May 11, 2007 in Outdoor Movie Events

Sundance Outdoor MoviesEach Summer, Resort & Institute present free outdoor screenings of films from the Film Festival archives. The Outdoor Film Festival is an opportunity for local movie-goers view great independent films they may have missed at previous Film Festivals, as well as for the Institute to thank the community for the continuing support of its programs.

The Sundance Outdoor Film Festival screenings are part of Sundance Institute’s Arts & Audiences Utah Initiative, for more information visit: www.sundance.org or call 1.801.223.4567

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Open Air Cinema Opens New Office in Los Angeles, California

By on December 29, 2006 in Open Air Cinema

Open Air Opens in !

Open Air Cinema is all geared up for a great rental season in . All current clients can expect even better service and more available event dates with our expanded LA office, new staff and VP of Operations. Read more about it in this month’s Open Air Cinema Newsletter.

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100 Outdoor Movie Events in 2006!

By on December 19, 2006 in Open Air Cinema

Thanks to clients like you, Open Air Cinema is growing every year. 2006 was an incredible year for us. In alone we produced over 100 events. Our goals in 2007 include continuing great relationships with our current clients and building strong and long term relations with our new clients. We promise all of our clients a superior level of customer service and event production utilizing the most innovative equipment in the industry. Here’s to a prosperous year for all in 2007. Happy Holidays to you and your families from all of us at Open Air Cinema.

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Open Air Cinema Announces New Client Referral Program

By on December 14, 2006 in Open Air Cinema

We at Open Air Cinema believe that while a successful event is its own reward, there is nothing wrong with a little bonus! That’s why when you refer a customer to us who has an event within 12 months, we will send you a gift as our way of saying thank you. These incentives will range from gift certificates to Amazon or iTunes, to an iPod or even a discount on a future event.

Referrals can be given to our new VP of Sales in , Lauri Archuleta. You can reach Lauri at 714-244-6503 or send an email to Lauri@OpenAirCinema.us.

Our business grows because of the faith and trust of our customers. Thank you in advance for your referrals!

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