We’re seeing an increase in drive-in cinema offers around the world, providing a way for audiences to watch films together during the coronavirus crisis. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you find out what’s involved, with things to consider before taking your cinema outdoors.
Safeguarding Guidelines:
The UK Cinema Association has put together guidelines that are intended to provide advice on a range of measures that drive-in operators should take to ensure that they are able to ensure the continued safety of customers and staff.
Live Cinema UK Drive in Offer:
Live Cinema UK want to coordinate a series of drive in cinemas in the coming weeks and months to support the national film exhibition sector while independent cinemas are shut down due to Covid-19. They are currently offering this to independent cinemas and festivals only.
If you are interested, please fill in their form here.
Articles
- Read the ICO’s article: Drive-in cinemas in post-lockdown UK,
- Read Film Hub Midlands article: Is Outdoor the New Indoor?
- Read Screen Daily’s article: How drive-in cinemas are coming to the UK this summer,
- Read Film Hub NI’s article: Drive-In Cinema – the answer to getting our film fix soon?
- Putting on these events can be costly. Moonbeamer’s blog highlights the financial reality of drive-ins,
- Screen Daily: How drive-in cinemas are coming to the UK this summer,
- The Cinema Technology Community have created a comprehensive guide on drive-in screenings. To access the guide, you will need to sign up to a free 6-month membership.