How to Attend a Free Movie Screening

By bruceleroy

How to Attend a Free Movie Screening How to Attend a Free Movie Screening

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Before movies open in theaters, film studios often offer free screenings--especially in the Los Angeles area--to the public in order to gauge the response and maybe make some last-minute tweaks. If you know how to worm your way in, you can find yourself attending these free movies every month.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Transportation to a movie theater
  • Free time
Step1
Find out which movie theaters are frequented by people offering free screenings by attending evening and weekend shows. These are the most popular shows and are most likely to have passes. Focus on the larger multiplexes, which are also more likely to offer passes. For example, in the Los Angeles area, the AMC Burbank 16 in Burbank and the AMC Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills are two that frequently offer passes to free screenings.
Step2
Look for one or two people standing around the ticket lines holding a clipboard. Make eye contact and look approachable.
Step3
If the person does not approach you, you can try asking if he's giving away passes, but keep in mind that he may be looking for a specific demographic into which you might not fall.
Step4
If he offers, take the pass, which is usually an 8 ½ x 11-inch sheet of paper that contains a summary of the movie and information about the free showing.
Step5
Pay attention to the age restrictions on the pass. There might be a specific age range (for example, 15 to 55) that the screeners are looking for.
Step6
RSVP that you going to attend by either emailing or calling the toll-free number on the pass. You will need to reference the ID number on the pass when you call or email.
Step7
Register on Nielsen's Movie View website to be notified of future free screenings.
Step8
Arrive 45 minutes before the show starts (usually 7:00 PM). If you arrive later than this, you might not get in.
Step9
Bring the pass with you.
Step10
Watch the movie. Try not to snore.
Step11
Complete the survey given to you after the movie finishes.

Tips & Warnings

  • Note that the free screening doesn't always take place at the same theater that you got the pass. Pay attention to the address listed on the pass.
  • Do not bring any audio or video recording devices, including camera phones. Your belongings will probably be searched before you enter the theater.
  • No one in the entertainment industry or media is allowed inside these screenings.

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on 6/12/2008 This is a really great idea! When going to screenings, I have gotten flyers for upcoming screenings that I couldn't find anywhere online.

I am trying to start a blog with upcoming movie screenings in LA area. If interested you could check it out at http://lafreemoviescreenings.blogspot.com/

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