Fundraising - Film night
Time needed
3 - 4 hours.
Cost
Minimal.
Numbers
Unit plus family and friends.
Description
Family and friends come along to watch a special film presentation organised by their local Venturer Unit.
Location
Local picture theatre, community hall.
Transport
Private car or public transport.
Resources
Tickets (make up your own), receipt book, door prize, parents committee for publicity. If a theatre is not available you will need a projector and projectionist (try a teacher), a screen (you could use a tent fly) and chairs.
Contacts
Local theatre management (well in advance). They can also tell you about new releases and/or film packages.
Village Roadshow, Melbourne.
Permission
Check whether you will need a lottery licence.
Training
None.
Problems
Working to a budget if you do not sell all your tickets.
Precautions
Understand the age group that you are dealing with and the sort of film that would be suitable.
Comments
Plan the night well in advance. Pre-sell all the tickets (have good marketing plans). Have door prizes, and competitions as you see fit. Use the interval time for Unit PR, explaining that the proceeds are for a specific project.