Hosting a Drive-In Movie: What You Need to Know

You’ll need a sizable outdoor area, like a parking lot or field, first and foremost. This area needs to be level and large enough to fit cars, with plenty of distance between them so that every vehicle can see the screen well. The size of the screen you’ll need will also depend on the size of the area.

You’ll also require a projector and screen. There are many outdoor projectors on the market, but to ensure that the image is seen in the dark, pick one with a high lumens rating (brightness). The screen needs to be strong enough to withstand wind and other elements of the weather.

The experience of seeing a movie at a drive-in theater also includes sound. You have a few of options for playing the movie’s soundtrack in each car: an FM transmitter or portable speakers. It’s crucial to make sure the sound doesn’t annoy surrounding customers or companies by being excessively loud. Finally, you’ll need a means of ticket and concession sales. Either a conventional ticket booth or an online ticketing platform can be set up. Consider providing traditional cinema refreshments like popcorn, candy, and drink as concessions.

The 1930s saw the introduction of drive-in movies, which rose to enormous popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. They provided a special service that allowed customers to enjoy movies in the convenience of their own vehicles. The demise of drive-ins in the 1980s and 1990s was influenced by the growth of home entertainment and rising land values.

Finally, in order to hold a drive-in movie, a sizable outdoor area, a projector and screen, sound equipment, and a system for ticket and snack sales are all necessary. Drive-ins are returning as a pleasant and secure way to watch movies with family and friends in light of the current pandemic.