Movie studios hire specialized promotional firms, whose job it is to get people talking about a movie. And one of the easiest methods is a sneak preview. These are special showings before a film is officially released. Typically, one screen in a multi-plex theater is reserved for the preview. (However, studios may offer multiple preview screenings for a film, depending on their marketing plan.) Once a date and time for the preview is set, passes are distributed to the general public. There are three methods by which you can get a pass via MHOTC.