With online film streaming and home cinema systems now so easily available, it’s more important than ever to create something your audience can’t experience at home. Think outside the box and go that step further to create an event that your audience won’t forget. Special guests are a great way to pull in a crowd. Although having actors from the film is a huge bonus, it isn’t always possible. Remember anyone with a link to the film – be it behind the scenes, a writer or an academic – is a benefit to your screening. If the film is a documentary then consider having an expert attend. It’s a good idea to follow the screening with a talk by the filmmaker or a discussion panel.
