Open Air Cinema on the Cover of Caribbean Intransit

Last December Open Air Cinema partnered with the Ghetto Biennale (an international art exhibition in Port-au-Prince, Haiti) and the band Arcade Fire to screen the first of the Planet Earth films in Haitian Creole in the Grand Rue district of downtown Port-au-Prince. An image of the audience at the outdoor movie screening has been featured on the cover of Caribbean Intransit, a regional academic arts journal, which in their words, has been established “to provide a creative ‘meeting place’ for Caribbean artists to share their thought provoking ideas and works within a community of cultural producers, students, scholars, activists, and entrepreneurs.” We’re honored that Open Air Cinema was able to help make the screening possible, as the evening was truly magical.  It was one of the most incredible outdoor screenings we’ve ever participated in, and we’ve screened outdoor films in locations all around the world.  In 2012, we are supporting organizations around the world through Project CineHope by giving away a 20′ Home Outdoor Movie System and three OAC Inflatable Movie Screens. Nominate, Vote For, or Promote your favorite organization today through Project CineHope!

Open Air Cinema in Haiti

Over the past year Open Air Cinema has produced dozens of screenings throughout the nation of Haiti, which is still suffering from the devastating earthquake that shook the country more than two years ago. A year ago we partnered with FilmAid International to screen the Haitian Presidential debates throughout the IDP tent cities in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. After the screenings we continued to work in Haiti as we started an outdoor cinema initiative where we were able to provide entertainment and arts in the form of outdoor cinema to communities around Port-au-Prince, Saint Marc, and other Haitian cities. Then, in December of last year, as we mentioned above, we partnered with the Ghetto Biennale and Arcade Fire to screen the first of the Planet Earth films which was generously translated by Arcade fire into Haitian Creole, and voiced over by Edwidge Danticat, a prominent Haitian-American author. As we noted above, the screening was magical in every way.  Screenings like this are why we build outdoor cinema systems, as we believe that outdoor cinema can not only entertain and uplift communities everywhere, but that it can provide a positive impact in the world for good.

Project CineHope

For 2012 we want to help out even more organizations reach their goals, whatever they may be, through the power of outdoor cinema. Through Project CineHope, we’re giving away a 20′ Home Outdoor Movie System and three inflatable movie screens to the organizations that rally the most support through their networks on Facebook. We want to reward those organizations who are making a difference, and we’re leaving it up to you to decide who will win the outdoor cinema equipment. It only takes a few minutes to nominate your favorite organization, so check out the contest today and nominate, vote for, or promote your favorite organization.

How to Win a 20′ Outdoor Movie System through Project CineHope: Tap Your Email List

Project CineHope is off to a great start, as dozens of organizations around the world have stated their case for why they deserve to win the Open Air Cinema 20′ Home outdoor movie system. Entering the contest only takes a few minutes.  All you have to do is state how your organization will use the 20′ System if you win, and any other information that will help promote your cause.  The organization with the most votes by June 15, 2012 will be the winner of the outdoor movie system (terms and conditions apply, so be sure to read them by clicking here). To help you get as many votes as possible, we’ll be posting some ideas over the coming months about how you can spread the word about your organization. In addition, we’ve created a page on our site with a handful of ideas about how you can secure more votes through your networks. Contact us today at 866-802-8202 if you have any questions about Project CineHope, or fill out our online contact form by clicking here. In this post, we’ll be discussing how to tap your organization’s email list to reach out to your community.

Use Your Email List to Win an Outdoor Movie System

One of the most direct ways that you can communicate to your organization is through your email list. Everyone has an email address, and contacting your members directly through their email is a great way to ensure that they are aware of your participation in the CineHope contest. Here are a couple ideas about how to put an email campaign together in order to get more votes for your organization:

1. Link directly to your CineHope statement. When you send out your email, make sure to link your main image and your text directly to your CineHope statement where supporters can vote for your organization. When you click through to your individual post, you’ll see the link outlined in red below, that will show you your individual URL.  This is the link you should use when sending out an email to your organization.
   
2. Have an engaging Call to Action. To get the highest click through rate, use a compelling image that will catch the interest of your community, with a giant call to action button in the center with a button that says something like “vote now!”, or “click to support!”. You’ll know what the best thing is to do for your organization, but placing a call to action button front and center will make it easy for your members to support your cause. Again, make sure to link this image directly to your CineHope statement URL.
3. Use a catchy subject line.  Subject lines are a huge part of creating a successful email campaign, as this is the first thing your members will see in their email inbox.  The best practice for subject lines is to make sure it is simple, straightforward, and peaks the curiosity of the members of your organization. To find out what really works, split your email blast in half and test two different subject lines. Although there is tons of information out there about how to make a great subject line, the best way is to test directly with your email list.
4. Follow up.  A successful email campaign is exactly that, a campaign, not just a single email blast.  You’ll need to follow up regularly with your organization throughout the CineHope contest, to rally their votes and to gather the support of their networks. As you send emails, you’ll learn what works best, and you’ll have a higher success rate in the future.
5. Use an Email Program or Analytics Tool. When you use an email company to compile and send your emails, you’ll have a better delivery rate, and you’ll be able to see some great statistics about what is working or not working in your emails. If you send through your own email client, there are ways to track your links such as through Google analytics or other tracking tools.  Tracking the success of your email is essential to making sure you improve your campaign, and so you know if your message is getting out there.

Other Ideas to Get More Votes For Your Outdoor Movie System

As we stated earlier, there are many ways to rally your organization’s interest and to get many votes so you can win the CineHope contest and the 20′ Outdoor Movie System. We’ll be posting a number of ways of how you can galvanize the support of your community over the next few months, but we’ve also created a page that will help you get started. Click here to see more ideas about how you can secure votes to win the CineHope contest.

Contact us today at 866-802-8202 if you have any questions about Project CineHope or how an outdoor movie system can help your community in significant ways.

Win a 20′ Outdoor Movie System through Project CineHope!

Last week we posted about how your organization could win a 20′ outdoor movie system from Open Air Cinema through project CineHope! All you have to do is state why your organization deserves to win the system, and then rally as many votes as you can through your network. The organization with the most votes will win the inflatable movie screen system, however there are a minimum amount of votes required, so make sure to read our terms and conditions for specifics by clicking here. If you can’t wait until June 15th to get your system, contact us today at 866-802-8202 and a friendly Open Air Cinema associate will be happy to find an outdoor movie system that will meet the needs of your organization. You can also contact us by filling out our online contact form by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as is possible.

The 20′ Home Outdoor Movie System

Our 20′ Home outdoor movie system features our patented 20′ Home inflatable movie screen, and comes with a Cinebox™ audio visual system that will make your movie look and sound incredible. Whether your organization promotes a specific cause through showing films that align with your movement, or if you show movies to entertain, uplift, and inspire your community, this system fits the needs of a broad spectrum of organizations. In short, no matter what the size or nature of your cause may be, the 20′ Home outdoor movie system will further your goals in significant ways. We love this screen and system as it is easy to setup and store, and fits the budget of grassroots organizations or communities that are growing. The great thing about this system (and this is the case with all OAC systems), is that you can upgrade it to OAC true HD or OAC 3D for an incredible outdoor movie experience that will replicate the magic of the big screen, right in your own community space. We’re excited to give away a 20′ system to the winner of the CineHope contest, and wish we could donate one to every organization that is changing the world in positive ways.

An Outdoor Movie Success Story

The community of Meridian Idaho has utilized an Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system to fill the needs of their growing population. Their outdoor theater system has truly become the centerpiece of their community, and has brought them together in significant ways.  Read more about how Meridian Idaho has used outdoor movies to bring together their community.

Hundreds of Open Air Cinema customers have used their outdoor movie systems to further the mission of their organization.  From municipalities to film festivals to military bases, outdoor movies are changing the ways that groups come together. Contact us today at 866-802-8202 to order your Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system or click here to fill out our online contact form. We look forward to meeting you, and to finding the right inflatable movie screen and complete outdoor movie system that will help you grow your community in significant ways.

The CineHope 20′ Home outdoor movie system contest has gotten off to a great start, as there have been many organizations who have stated their case and are already receiving a number of votes!

We’re leaving it up to you and the Open Air community to decide who will receive the outdoor movie system, as the organization with the most votes by June 15th, 2012, will be declared the winner.*

Click here to go to the contest on Facebook.  All you have to do is nominate, vote, and share.

We look forward to seeing how organizations are making a difference through cinema.

*Terms and conditions apply. Click here to see the terms and conditions of the CineHope contest. 

Outdoor Movies Company with Open Air Cinema

With Open Air Cinema’s outdoor cinema equipment, you can start your own outdoor movies event production and rental company. We have a large network of outdoor movie producers around the country who are using our outdoor theater equipment and who run very successful businesses. In this post we’ll discuss a few of the possibilities of business with Open Air Cinema’s outdoor movie systems. Contact us today at 866-802-8202 or fill out our online contact form by clicking here, and we’ll get you on your way to running your own event production company.

Outdoor Movies Event Production

Cities and community leaders everywhere are hosting movie in the park events for their communities. When an organization puts on an outdoor screening, there are a few ways to go about it. They can either purchase their own outdoor movie equipment, and run the event themselves, or they can hire an event producer to take care of the event for them. There are opportunities all across the country for prospective event producers, and we can help you get on your way to starting your own successful event production company. The most successful outdoor cinema companies are using Open Air’s outdoor movie equipment, and have multiple events on any given night. We’ve even worked out agreements with event producers where we pass on all event rentals inquiries that we receive for the area where the production companies operate. Contact us today at 866-802-8202 and we’ll discuss the options of starting your own event production company.

Rent Outdoor Movies Equipment

Another business opportunity with Open Air Cinema’s outdoor movie equipment involves renting outdoor movie equipment directly to customers wanting to host their own outdoor movie screening. When you rent outdoor movie systems directly to the customer, you’ll mostly be renting smaller systems for backyard events and gatherings, although there will be opportunities to rent out larger outdoor movie systems as well. Many outdoor movie companies will also have inflatable bounce houses and other equipment to rent out in addition to their Open Air Cinema inflatable movie screens and outdoor movie systems.

Contact us today at 866-802-8202 and a friendly Open Air Cinema associate will be happy to help you get on your way to running your own outdoor movies company.

Open Air Theater From Open Air Cinema

An Open Air Theater from Open Air Cinema is the perfect addition to any backyard or community space. You’ll bring the magic of the big screen to your family, friends, or community with Open Air’s crystal clear high definition or larger than life 3D systems. We offer inflatable movie screens ranging from 9 to 40 feet in width, so no matter how large or small your group may be, we have an outdoor movie system for you. Contact us today at 866-802-8202, or fill out our online contact form by clicking here. We look forward to meeting you and to placing your order today.

Open Air Theater in All Sizes

For over ten years we’ve manufactured our patented inflatable movie screens and open air theater systems, right here in the United States of America. We offer screens ranging from 9 to 40 feet in width, so whether you’re looking to entertain a family of five, or thousands of fellow community members, we have an outdoor cinema system for you. We’ve divided our inflatables into three lineups – Home, Pro, and Elite. Our Home screens (available in sizes ranging from 9 to 20 feet in width) and systems were built with the backyard in mind, and are easy to setup so that you can stay focused on what’s important – entertaining and uplifting your family and friends. Our Pro screens (also available from 9 to 20 feet in width) and systems were designed for event producers and for those who want the very best in outdoor entertainment, as the screen feature more robust projection surfaces and rear stability arms that enable ease of setup and extra wind resistance. Our Elite screens and systems were designed for the entertainment of very large audiences, and range in size from 20 to 40 feet in width. To truly replicate the magic of the big screen when entertaining the entire community, go with an Open Air Cinema Elite outdoor movie screen and system.

Open Air Theater in High Definition

When you order your Open Air theater system, make sure to choose OAC True HD for a high definition outdoor entertainment experience. When you upgrade to OAC True HD, you’ll receive a high definition video projector, and a Cinebox™ audio visual console equipped with a Blu Ray Player (or dual-players in the case of the Elite systems), so that you can play all your favorite movies in crystal clear high definition. But don’t worry, you’ll still be able to play your DVD collection, and they’ll even look slightly better with your high definition equipment, as the system will up-res your content.

Contact us today at 866-802-8202 to order your Open Air theater today!

Remember, Free Shipping on Outdoor Movie Equipment Until President’s Day

Next monday, February 20th is President’s Day, and we wanted to remind you that we are offering free shipping on all of our merchandise for orders placed over the phone. Contact us today by clicking here to fill out our special President’s Day contact form. Spring is here, and now is the time to order your Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system, as you’ll be able to enjoy it all year long! Are you not sure what outdoor movie system is right for you and your family, friends, or community? Well contact us today at 866-802-8202 to speak to a friendly Open Air Cinema associate, and we’ll be happy to find the system that is right for your budget and your needs. You can also fill out our online contact form by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you at a time that is convenient for you.

Spring is Here For Outdoor Movies

Spring is here, and that means that it’s time for outdoor movies. The great thing about ordering your Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system now is that you’ll have it for the rest of the year. This means you’ll not only be able to use it for your family or community President’s Day celebration, but will also be able to use it for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Veterans Day, every other holiday, and for your weekly movie in the park outdoor film series. When you start your movies in the park series early on in the year, you have the benefit of the snowball effect when it comes to audience and community turnout. As your events continue throughout the year, your past movie goers will spread the word to their family and friends, and you’ll see your events grow throughout the year. So starting early is a great way to guarantee that your entire outdoor film series will be a success throughout the season. Do you have any questions about how to start your own outdoor movies film series? Contact us today at 866-802-8202 and a friendly Open Air Cinema associate will be more than happy to assist you in designing an outdoor film series that will attract and bring together your community.

Outdoor Movies are About Community

When it comes down to it, outdoor movies are about community and about bringing together your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy time with one another in a collective environment. Everyone loves movies, and there is nothing like watching theater quality movies under the stars right in your own backyard or as a movie in the park event. At Open Air Cinema, we take the hassle out of setting up an audio visual event so that you can focus on what is most important – your audience. We are proud of the fact that our screens have been used to entertain communities everywhere, from the brave men and women of military bases, to city and townships, to business groups and family gatherings. An Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system is so much more than an outdoor entertainment system, it is a tool to bring together people, and to strengthen the ties that hold them together.

Contact us today at 866-802-8202 to order your Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system or inflatable movie screen.

3rd Annual New Media Film Festival Los Angeles

Emmy and Two Time Golden Globe Nominee Matthew Modine’s pic Jesus Was a Commie and Golden Globe & Grammy Nominee Tom Keane’s Perfect Two are early selections for 3rd Annual New Media Film Festival Los Angeles

The Best in New Media … Honoring Stories Worth Telling.

Los Angeles, CA — Friday, January 31, 2012

Landmark Theatre Westside will be the home for the 3rd Annual New Media Film Festival Los Angeles June 12th & 13th 2012. Call for entries are being accepted through May 1st and an early programming announcement includes selections from UK, Singapore, USA, South Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan.

Emmy and Two Time Golden Globe Nominee Matthew Modine’s Jesus Was A Commie will screen in the SRC- Socially Responsible Content Category of New Media Film Festival. Directed by Terence Ziegler (Directorial Debut) and Matthew Modine. Jesus Was a Commie elegantly and intelligently captures an audience desperate to understand what is happening across our country. Using unambiguous language that openly presents two swamplands America is presently bogged down in: environmental degradation and partisanship. Actor Matthew Modine’s words are as plain and simple as a parable from his film’s title character. Jesus Was a Commie is an avant-garde dialectical conversation about the world and the prominent issue sof modern society.

Golden Globe and Grammy Nominee Tom Keane, Music Produced “Perfect Two” a Music Video that was on the world DVD release of “Hoodwinked, Too” the animated feature film. Keane has been awarded a Grammy nomination for Though The Fire, for which he co-wrote with David Foster and Cynthia Weil (You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling) and a Golden Globe nomination for The Secret of My Success soundtrack will screen as part of the Music Video Category.

Judging by Pixar, ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) and Industry Leaders such as Two Time Gemini Award Winner Ron Proulx (“Oscar’s” of Canada) for the music video category.

About New Media Film Festival:

“Sundance for the Facebook Crowd” – Culture Rehab

The 3nd Annual New Media Film Festival, sponsored in part by KessPro Studios, Filmmaking Webinars & Greenhouse Studios will have a state of the art 3D screening for Opening Night and will showcase some exquisite entrants from New Media and featured Award-Nominated and Winning Filmmakers from around the world. The New Media Film Festival is dedicated to the creation, development, and distribution of new media content in all forms and across all platforms. New Media Film Festival brings together CEOs, artists, media and technology professionals, and attendees in an intimate environment where they can experience great cinema through stories worth telling. Entries accepted year round. All Media, All Cultures, All Ages welcome.

Festival Badges bought in advance are offered at a substantial discount. For more info and programming in process,
go to:

http://www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com

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An Outdoor Movie System For Valentine’s Day

An Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system is the perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. There is nothing that says I love you like quality time, and an outdoor movie system is all about being together with loved ones and friends. The great thing about an outdoor movie system is that it’s not just for your sweetheart but is a gift the entire family can enjoy, all year long. Contact us today at 866-802-8202 to order your Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system, or fill out our online contact form by clicking here. We look forward to meeting you, and to helping you find the outdoor movie system or inflatable movie screen for your Valentine’s Day gift.

Outdoor Movie Systems in All Sizes

At Open Air Cinema, we manufacture and produce outdoor movie systems with inflatable movie screens ranging from nine to forty feet in width, so no matter how big of an impression you want to make this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered. Our Home lineup features outdoor movie screens that range from nine to twenty feet in width, and we’ve designed these screens with the backyard in mind. They’re made out of lightweight yet strong materials and are so easy to setup that they virtually go up by themselves. This means that you can focus on what matters most, spending time with family and friends. Click here to check out our Cinebox™ Home outdoor movie systems. 

Outdoor Movies Are All About Family

At Open Air Cinema we’ve focused on making the very best outdoor movie systems that are easy to set up and maintain, so that you can focus on spending time with your sweetheart and those who you love most. When it comes down to it, outdoor movies are all about family and friends, and that’s why we enjoy manufacturing our inflatable movie screens and outdoor movie systems. We take joy in knowing that our equipment brings families, friends, and communities together to enjoy cinema under the stars. Contact us today to order your Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system by calling 866-802-8202 or by filling out our online contact form by clicking here.