“How to Start a Movie Theater?”
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hye i am rajesh gupta and i want to open a cinema hall (mini)in my city(location -neemuch distt.mp) population aproxx 3 laks. i want to detail cost of project to be started for cinema hall for about 200 to 300 seaters ac my email id is rporwal420@gmail.com

hi, i am rajesh iwant to open a multiplex in my town rourkela because here is no picture hall please help me to open a multiplex or franchisee any branded

hello my name is shubham now a days I m planning for opening a open movie threater can u pls help me by giving ur advices.I m belonging from the city Agra (U.P.,India) my cell no 8958324666. firstly the most important thing I didn't know how I get the films . pls get back to me I need ur help. thanking you

Hi!i am an international student from west africa, but currently living in the states. i would like to open a movie theater in Mali( west africa). so, i wanted to know how can i do that and does it required a large funds. thank you!

I am Sherub Gyeltshen, from Bhutan a small himilayan Kingdom situated north of Indai & South of China, and i live in the capital Thimphu, with an approximate population of one hundred thousand. Our locally produced films (Digital films) are quite popular and has only few cinema halls, and I am trying to lease in a place to convert into a mini theatre (300-350) seater digitally equipped hall. I would appreciate if you could help me with a sample project report to be submitted to an Bank and also complete address of equipment suppliers requirement of equipments. Thanks

Hello, I want to know detail about what equipments are required to run a theater. One of my client want to run his own cinema theater but he dont have detail knowledge of that what equipments are required for and how to utilise it. I am supplying his somewhat equipments such projector, big screen, Computer, Stabilizer etc. It is kindly request you to guide me how would be manage this business and what equipments will make it fulfill to satisfied the peoples?

i want to build a theater and run first -order movies with business plan and food business, so i want to know what all it takes and what to do? plz reply me to my ID

New York, NY, USA. I stumbled across this site researching. We are a US-based distribution company that licenses programming worldwide. I have run theaters so my experience is across the spectrum. The industry is drastically changing and shifting from 35mm to digital projection. Due to piracy, distributors are extremely wary of dealing with new venues, particularly ones run by first timers. I would forego 35mm projection for digital as you would have to cover the cost of shipping prints to/from the distributor (with 35mm that isn't cheap). If you show one bootlegged film the legitimate film suppliers will not deal with you and they will spread the word.

For those in larger countries, I would invest in the industry level digital projection equipment. This is what the rights holder will deliver prints on. For those in smaller markets, Go with Blu-Ray projection. A Blu-Ray projector will compensate for all the glitches created by self-replicated dvds. The problem is you can now create your own Blu-Ray discs which then risk causing the same problems regular dvds caused with dvd players.

When you approach the distributor, inform them how many seats your venue has, how many shows a day you plan to have, what the ticket price will be, and how you will be advertising the film. The major studios (ie. Disney) will take as much as 90% of the box office on major films opening weekend, that percentage drops the longer the run is. What you should propose is a 50/50 split of revenue with no deductions for expenses.

As the equipment availability varies within each country, you should research the companies that supply corporates with technology and lease projectors from them as they will replace them if there's a problem. If you cannot get a replacement projector then you can't show movies when the equipment breaks down. If you're going to buy equipment, have a backup projector and playback device on hand in reserve.

Not every projector will work for you. Study the specs carefully as the throw (distance from projector to screen) varies based on model. If your purchase the wrong one you've just wasted money. A movie theatre makes most of it's money from the concession stand. Brand yourself with the food selection and the types of film you play and you will get repeat businesses. Just remember that messy food means messy cleanups.

The easiest way to get a distributor to work with you is to settle up within 48 hours of the run ending (or weekly if the run will be more than one week). We distributors spend way too much time trying to get paid from people who run a cash business and for some reason always claim they don't have the cash to pay right away. If you're fair and honest then distributors will work with you. You may want to propose paying a flat fee up front for the week's run. Some distributors may be amenable.

Remember that you don't have to spend a lot of money to promote your film schedule. Posters on the walls, weeks in advance if possible, local media and social media marketing are all cost effective and cheap. If you can set up a website and a weekly newsletter email server your audience will come.

Feel free to contact me. Peter Hargrove tvsales@HargroveTV.com

I would like to open a single / 2 screen cinema in Cambridge, New Zealand. Having found a suitable building, everthing else will be from scratch. Any contacts and information would be welcome.

Hi, I want to start my own movie theater in Patna (Bihar) probably single screen. Can you give me a break up of investment and the process? Land- Area & Cost, Building- Construction, Infrastructure- Screen, projector, 150-200seats and any other expense if any. Please provide me detailed information. I would also ask the readers to please contact me if you are looking for any partner in Patna. email me - bfornitin@gmail.com

I am a 30 year old male from India. Working as a software Engg but now I'd love to start a movie theater that shows Indian movies. what i'd want to know is where i can get financial assistance for this little business. please contact me at rahulbhatt1987@yahoo.com Thanks, rahul

Sir, I want to start a small theatre in a village in maharashtra which shows indian movies. I am a mechanical engineer by profession. Please tell me the procedure and investment required and documents required to open cinema theater in village.

I would like to start a mini theater in my village. please let me know the details and give me the proper advice

I want to know procedure about opening a new movies theater in small town.

Hai, My name is mali.I live in a state where there is no cinema hall,In our capital,our population is 3 lakhs(around).i would like to open a minimovie theater, Pls tell me where i can get financial assistance. And i would also like to know the procedure, investment required, anything to set up a movie theater.

i am interested to make of mini plex theater in city amalner dist . jalgaon maharastra .plz help me to make my mini plex theater, and how much spend money on it.

i am interested in restoring an art deco era movie theater and converting it into a mixed-use performance venue with a cafe. have you any ideas on the steps I should take to accomplish this?

Could you give more details about how to go about the licensing for becoming a first run movie theater??

my name is Handry i just took over a cinema that's been closed for a long time. everything is still in good condition. just don't know where to get the 35mm films from, and the license if needed. if you can help me please let me know.email me please.

I was wondering how to start up a theatre in a small rural town for movies that are out on DVD but having a large screen and a social experience. is this legal and what do i need to do to make it so, and also assist for any agreement required from filmmaker, also any info on how much cost required for legal procedure and agreement if required ... please email sanjay7682@gmail.com

I'm a freshman in high school and I'm taking a sports and entertainment marketing class. Our last project before this class ends this semester is a marketing plan of a business that has something to do with either sports or entertainment. I chose to start up a movie theater. We've been working on this project for three weeks already and I've got nothing. I have two weeks to come up with written business plan over Christmas break. Any kind of help is appreciated greatly.

Hi, I am looking at starting a movie cinema on one of the islands in the Philippines, can you please give me an idea as to basic costs of setup for projectors and sound systems. Also is it advisable to go through one of the major cinema chains to gain access to first run movies? I am looking at just a simple setup as it is only a small community here, which has no cinema facilities at the moment. The closest cinema is 6 hours drive away. Is there much in the way of secondhand equipment available? Any information you can provide would be most appreciated. Kind regards, Noel

please suggest me a single screen multiplex project with seat capacity around 200 people for a small town of around 2 lakhs population in west bengal.

hi, i want to start a multiplexes with mall what is requirement for this type of multiplexes and (requirement of money, space, and other requirement) you have some suggestion, plz contact me at krraushan@yahoo.com. from Bihta, Patna, Bihar

thank you peter hargrove the information was quit useful. i am trying to start up the building is available with 4 cinema rooms. i am looking for an investor and equipment ie chairs, screens and projectors. please help anyone. my email address is hemaz2001@yahoo.com

Hi, I'm from Mongolia and i'm 23 this year, i'm actually dream to have my own theater. And i need to learn a lot more than this, this information helped me a lot, but i still needs more to know, for example how do i find the place, how do i get the Movie before it appears on internet or in my country, what things should i care when i buy the Cinema projector etc. So please if you do not mind, contact me on my e-mail, which is Jun_anxaa@yahoo.com

Hi There I would like to set up a small cinema in Namibia, if I get all my movies from a exciting movie shop that hires out movies do I still need to get rights to show it?

Northern Neck Virginia. I want to generate enough money from my trucking Company and construction company to open up a in home movie theater and pay the actors what the sony theaters pay for the movie. Not to steal from them but to be in private with family. I have a large family. about 50 people so it is better for me to pay up front then to go to the movies. How can i start this up or do i have to have ticket sales to pay the actors.

I am located in a small community in Southeastern Ohio. We have a population of probably 3000 people or so. No movie theaters within 40 minutes of our little town. I have read several inquiries about starting a small community movie theater with newly released DVD's being projected up onto a white screen or wall. Is this possible to do? Is it legal to charge $3.00 or $4.00 a person to get in and have a small concession stand? We have a building available on the main highway going out to our new Middle School and High School. It was a Carry-out/Drive Thru business. I would transform the drive-thru part into the actual movie auditorium. What can you tell me? Mike Zeigler

i want to start up a second run mini theater, i need some help to me find hollywood english movies

hey i want to know the costs of starting my own cinema, and also the licensing of showing all types of movies excluding x-rated. actually movies with maximum age limit of 18.

I am trying to open my own theater and don't seem to be able to get the right contact for the first-run films.I live in Nova Scotia I am really hoping you can help.

dear, i want to make a hindi film staying at odisha, pl furnish all relevant information and also budget, funding, marketing. so pl guide. regards. das p

hi I'm sindi I would like to know the cost of opening my own cinema and licensing for showing all type of movies

Cape Carteret NC, USA. I own a FEC bowling center. Check it out at mymacdaddys.com. I have the land to put in a theater. When building from the ground up, how small is too small. In a small coastal community like mine, it's hard to judge how big or small any type of business should be. What type of building should it be? What are my start up costs? Can you recommend an Architect and Contractor you know and trust?

Hey there. I am VERY interested in opening a 2-3 cinema theatre in a fast going Alberta town and was hoping for some info on where/how to start my venture? What's the start up cost, ballpark figure? Approx square footage per cinema that's normal? Is there funding available for this type of small business? Thanks,

@Raghunath: There are 100's of hollywood movies (good movies) which are not on the DVD' rental shelf, here in India, i would like to know how much does it cost approx to buy the NON-exclusive rights for DVD,s if i wanted to have specific movies distributed here in India/ Mumbai

trying to find info about a closed theater in fort myers, florida. the edison park 8. does anybody know anything about it? been trying to find out who owns it and never get any responses. this is a shot in the dark but oh well, need to try something.

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. I want to start a mini film theater in a budget of 20 lakhs so plz kindly inform me a detail of all. thanking you

I am very glad for this site. Please I want to start showing educational films to schools. I have already shop for the DVD. But I need a license to start showing it in the public. How do I go about it? contact:y2kjoerami@yahoo.com

I would like to know information about starting a movie theatre. I am interested in place at District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State, India.

i want to start one screen theater at kalol gujarat i want information of franchise in movie theater

Am planning to open up a movie theater in kenya to be showin' both the 1st and the 2nd run movies. Just need more info on the layout, the best projectors to use n where i can buy the 1st run movies online. N maybe get a partner we can share the cost by buyin' n savin' em in an online storage for both of our access. if you are interested hit ma mail,. 'Fabianfabbo@gmail.com'

Liberty, Ky United States. I am opening a theater in the city i live in and i was wondering how to get the film rights? Who do i need to go to to get the movies here to show them?

My business location is in Orangeburg, South Carolina. How much is normally to acquire the rights to show a first or second run movie.

Hi, This Kuldeep Sidhu, I am from Australia, I would like to open 2 screens theater(200seats) in Firozpur city(Punjab), Because there isn't a good theater at the moment, Can u tell about the project such as how much money do I need for build, And what do i need to do, Do i need to get any franchisee or can i open on my own?

sir i'm a 19 years old boy i want to now what will be the cost of building a theater and all the needs of the theater like projector, seats etc.., my theater will be for 100 members theater i live in india so tel me in that point of view in rupees plz. this site is very good i liked it

Hi, I live in a small town in Imlay City Michigan and I am interested in reopening the local movie theater in our town. I am currently a business owner of a small local daycare but the movie theater business is quite foreign to me. I feel that a second run theater would be great for our small town but I am completely lost on where to start. I know the theater is in need of new projectors. I am looking for start up information such as the where to purchase movie projectors, how to purchase the films and the approximate cost to get this dream off the ground. Also, I was wondering if you could tell me what the approximate number of viewers per day are needed to run a successful theater. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you.

Hi, My name is Kenly, I'm a 20year old male and I was born and bred in ZAMBIA(Southern Africa). The Zambian Movie Industry is getting bigger and better time after time and I really want to be part of it. I want to do Studio Training/Video Production at a College here and the problem I have is that I'm low on funds, I don't have Sponsorship and time is running out . I urgently need $1500 for registration, tuition and exams. My dream is to graduate College then have a big Recording Studio and a Movie Theater. If anyone feels they can help me live my dream, please don't hesitate to contact me; Kenly T Email me at Kenlymut@zambia.co.zm or call me on +260966810122. God bless, Kenly.