How To Host A Screening

1. Acquire the license stream through New Day Films for small groups/classes OR

2. Complete our website’s Book A Screening form for larger events that will require a public performance license. Acquire the Public Performance License

3. Find a venue for the screening. Possible locations include public libraries, galleries, screening rooms, universities and community centers. Co-sponsoring organizations will often offer a free space.

4. Capacity: select a space that holds enough people, but not more than double your expected audience. Community screenings typically attract 20-100 people.

5. Technical: do they have a projector, speakers, screen, mics, and amp? Do they offer AV support?

6. Find co-sponsors. Our most successful screenings have had multiple sponsoring organizations who contribute funding, screening venue, food, and – most importantly – outreach.

Potential partners include Universities (especially departments of Psychology, Social Work, Neuroscience, Art and Film), Wellness Programs, Faith Organizations, PTSD and Elder Care Organizations.

7. Offer partners a listing in press releases, free admission for their members, and/or a table at the event to publicize their work.

8. Create a Facebook event, a page on your website, and/or an online invitation like Eventbrite. Tag all your co-sponsors and email asking them to invite people.

9. If desired, put together a panel or discussion for after the movie. See Memory’s filmmaker and participants are often willing to do a Q&A or Zoom for an honorarium.

10. If desired, make and distribute posters or flyers using graphics from our website.

11. Do a technical run-through well before the event (days before if possible).

12. Hold the screening and enjoy!