Fundraising With Your Open Air Cinema Outdoor Movie System

From the Open Air Cinema archive. Originally published in 2011. Preserved as a historical record; opening and closing sales pitches have been removed.

An Open Air Cinema outdoor movie system can be used as a significant fund raising tool for your non profit organization, municipality, or special project. The inflatable movie screen that comes with your system can not only be used for screening films, but can be used as a backdrop for presentations and special programming. However film can be a powerful motivator for your prospective donors to give to your cause. There is likely a film out there that promotes your cause - whether it be helping those in need in your community, a certain political initiative, or providing awareness around an issue. If you can find a film that works in tandem with the mission of your cause, you could hold special screenings where you charge admission as a fund raising tool, or you could simply use the film as a way to gather your donors, and then solicit donations from them once you have their time and attention. Having a 40' wide outdoor movie screen to help you promote your cause can create a powerful setting where you can galvanize support and funds.