Bring local creators and new audiences to your screens.
PremiereMe helps independent theaters fill off-peak nights with curated creator events that bring new, younger audiences into your lobby — and turn them into repeat customers.
18-40
New audiences
+38%
Concession lift
62%
Repeat visits
Curated event packages. Zero operational lift.
Curated creators
We select 6–10 films per night and coordinate every creator's attendance, guest lists, and press kits.
Concession-first scheduling
Nights run in off-peak windows and are designed to drive lobby time before and after screenings.
Off-peak filling
We prioritize your Sun–Wed slots. Your prime weekend windows stay yours.
Ticketing handled
We run the box office, guest list, and check-in. You get a settlement report the next morning.
Community outreach
Every creator brings their audience — plus our own community list of local filmgoers.
Sponsorship option
We package theater brand logos into every event. Your marquee, our reach.
A night that pays for itself.
- 01
Doors open (with concessions running)
45 min pre-show. Lobby DJ optional.
- 02
Curated screening block
6–10 short films, ~90 minutes total runtime.
- 03
Moderated Q&A
15–20 minutes with directors.
- 04
After-party in your bar / lobby
Concessions stay open for the after-party. Most attendees stay another 60–90 minutes.
Revenue model
Flexible: flat rental, revenue share, or hybrid. We tailor to your operations.
- · Concessions 100% yours
- · Ticket revenue share available
- · Sponsor uplift retained per contract
Technical requirements
- · DCP or ProRes playback
- · Basic PA / hand mic for Q&A
- · Stereo or 5.1 sound
- · One tech contact night-of
Marketing support
- · Social + email promotion from PremiereMe
- · Every creator invites their community
- · Recap content post-event you can reuse
Common questions from theater partners.
＋Do we need to change our staffing?
No. Our team handles doors, guest list, and creator wrangling. Your usual FOH and projection staff run the night as they would any other.
＋What insurance / rights do you carry?
PremiereMe carries event liability. Every accepted film comes with a signed rights agreement covering exhibition, music, and footage.
＋Can we co-brand the event?
Yes. Every event lists the venue as a co-host on marketing materials, tickets, and press.
＋Can this be a recurring series?
Yes — we prefer it. Our best partnerships are monthly or bi-monthly recurring nights.
Tell us about your theater.
We reply within two business days.