FAQ's
HOW DO YOU COMPARE TO THE COMPETITION?
We have been doing this outdoor movie thing longer than anyone else in the state! We also supply high caliber screening equipment and technicians year round to indoor film festival's which keep our systems at the highest quality levels. Our competitive rates are in the sweet spot! Not too low, reflecting low end equipment and services. Or too high to be out of reach.
WHAT AREAS DO YOU SERVE?
We are a Denver, Colorado based company and primarily service the entire state of Colorado. We also service our bordering states of Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah and some areas of Arizona. If you need services outside this area, please see our Partners page and the states they cover.
HOW MUCH DO YOUR SERVICES COST?
Our production costs will vary depending on a variety of factors. System size, how often you do it, day of the week, month of the year and distance we need to travel to your venue. Keep in mind our services do not include the cost of licensing the movie. The average cost to license a movie for an outdoor movie event is $300. Request Quote.
WHAT TIME CAN THE MOVIE START?
Typically you can begin your movie 15-30 minutes after sunset. It can also depend on the brightness of the movie itself. A bright Toy Story could start earlier than the opening dark sequence of E.T., for example. Sunset times are available from SunriseSunset.com
AM I REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A LICENSE TO SCREEN A MOVIE?
Typically if your event is open to the public and beyond a simple backyard movie for the family, you'll need to acquire a license. For greater detail on this subject see the Film Licensing page. A list of Film Distributors are available there.
WHO USES YOUR SERVICES?
We provide outdoor cinema services as well as film festival services. Some very predominant film festivals have entrusted us to provide all of their screening equipment for their events. We work with city municipalities, shopping destination centers, golf courses, HOA's, high schools, businesses, churches and live broadcast sporting and political events. These digital screening systems have virtually an unlimited application potential.
WHAT TYPE OF INSURANCE DO YOU CARRY?
The Outdoor Cinema Network carries a $2,000,000 event liability insurance policy. Our staff employees are covered by Workers Compensation and all of our vehicles are covered by a $1,000,000 Commercial Vehicle Insurance policy.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER?
Our weather guarantee assures you that your event can be postposed prior to setup and re-scheduled for another day at no charge. We monitor the weather real time and keep in close touch with our clients to help them make weather related decisions.
HOW SAFE AND STABLE ARE YOUR SCREENS?
Our AIRSCREENS can withstand up to 24 MPH winds. They are non-perforated for the best possible image while cutting out any light that can bleed through the back of perforated screens. They also perform well in winter conditions.
WHAT IS THE SETUP AND BREAKDOWN TIME FOR OUTDOOR MOVIE EVENTS?
We typically arrive on site 3 hours prior to the start of the movie. It takes about 1-2 hours to get everything in place to begin testing. We are normally completely up and running an hour before your movie is set to start. Breakdown takes about 1 hour.
