2020: Outdoor Cinema Events & Industry News
About this archive post. Open Air Cinema's blog has been reorganized into a historical record of the outdoor-cinema industry. This entry compiles real news coverage from 2020. Every source link below was checked and is live; quotes are drawn from the original reports.
A look back through 2020 in outdoor cinema, drawn from contemporaneous coverage.
Screening & Event News
RoadNats 2020: What's happening in Ballarat and when
big races, before settling in for a picnic at the community festival at DeSoza Park - an outdoor cinema will show Mary Poppins Returns from 7.45pm.
End of the reel: Continental Drive-in abruptly announces closing on New Years' Eve
The outdoor cinema, located on US Highway 84 West between Dothan and Enterprise, opened more than 14 years ago with four screens.
Join Woody and Buzz for a fun night in Forster
Since 2008, Newcastle Permanent's Cinema Under the Stars has brought people together at free outdoor cinema events in regional NSW.
Parks, Rec & Municipal Programs
Cinema and music events planned for Greater Bendigo parks
"It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and make the most of our beautiful city and region," City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O'Rourke said.
Boston council reveals events for 2020 including Party in the Park
Saturday 25 April – Mamma Mia Outdoor Cinema evening. Friday 12 – Sunday 14 June – 1940s event.
Film Festival Circuit
Night Owls Film Festival 2020
Nothing inspires those carefree summer feels quite like a spot of outdoor cinema — especially when the flicks are free.
Austin's 2020 Film Festival Calendar
The city's only outdoor film festival returns for its 22nd year of cinema from across the Spanish- and Portuguese-language diasporas.
Meet Sydney's last movie projectionist
Never in the 25-odd years that Alan Butterfield has been part of Flickerfest have bushfires affected the film festival's outdoor screenings. But this year was different.
Venue Spotlights
Little Creatures Brewery bringing back outdoor cinema in January
The popular open air movie theatre is back for 2020, bringing classic 80s flicks to Little Creatures Brewery.
All the films you can see at Urban Outdoor Cinema this season
Urban Outdoor Cinema, located in Habtoor Grand Hotel, has finalised its festive offering and announced the full schedule of films.
Gear & Equipment
How to Host the Perfect Outdoor Movie Night in Your Own Backyard
Projector: When it comes to outdoor movie nights, a projector is a must-have. Make sure the one you get is bright and can be controlled remotely.
Community calendar
Swim and float in the pool while you watch “Moana” on our 20-foot inflatable movie screen. Enjoy our new surround sound system.