Road Movie Image Gallery & FAQ's

What requirements do you need at a venue or location? Road Movie will do a site inspection before the screening to make sure that the cinema will work in the space. We will be looking for a 240v power outlet on it's own circuit, or we can arrange to hire a generator if required.

For outdoor screenings we will need van access to where the screen will be and have all underground plumbing marked out, as 4 stakes and the van are required to help support the screen. We will also look for lights that might effect your viewing pleasure, and position the screen accordingly. It's best to turn out as many lights as possible for the screening, as ambient light can lessen the impact of the image. It's also a good Idea not to be located too far away from toilet facilities.

For indoor shows we will need to see the venue, to work out clearances on the screen and projector positioning. We will also be looking at ambient light especially if you are planning a daytime screening. Small windows can be blacked out, but large windows should be avoided.

What movies can we screen? Road Movies' Mobile Cinema screens digital formats (DVD) and 16mm (Reel-to-Reel Films) due to the portability of the formats. This means that you can't screen films that are playing in the cinemas now, However you can screen titles that are new on DVD. There are different regulations and screening restrictions for outdoor events, free admission and ticketed shows, so it's essential that you get confirmation from us before you start your promotion. Click HERE for more information at SELECT A MOVIE

What time can we start our outdoor movie? Between 15-30mins after sunset, depending on cloud cover. Click HERE for sunset calculator.

What is the forecast for our outdoor movie night? Click HERE to find out the latest 7 day forecast at the Bureau of Meteorology

What happens to our outdoor event in bad weather? The Mobile Cinema will NOT screen in Rain, High Winds (or) any other situations that may be considered a safety hazard for either persons or equipment. For more details and information on our weather guarantee please read the terms and conditions on the following link: Click HERE for the Outdoor Cinemas' Term & Conditions of hire.

Can we play our own music before the film? Yes, the mobile cinema has a twin CD player available.

Are we able to make public announcements? Yes, the mobile cinema includes a mic that can be used for public announcements.

Can we screen our adverts or short films before the feature film? If you have a short film or promotional DVD that you would like to screen before the feature you will need to have it formatted for 16:9 - Widescreen presentation (in almost all cases). This means that if your film is 4:3 (Old TV Ratio) it will appear with black strips left and right of screen. Also if you are screening more than one short film they should be supplied on the same disk. Please note: all short films must be posted to Road Movie a minimum of one week before the event to allow them to be tested on our equipment. Please call us if you have any questions.

Are there disadvantages in screening reel-to-reel films? 16mm Reel-to-Reel movies can be a great feature for nostalgia movie nights. However, due to the nature of old films you need to be aware that some film prints may be faded or scratched. For these reasons we suggest that 16mm film be used for 'Nostalgia Movie Nights' as a small amount of dust and scratches can add to the ambience. Road Movie has screened many of these film prints and has taken note of the good prints to help with your selection. If you are screening a new film and charging admission, we recommend screening on digital formats.