Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT THE WEBSITE

Some of your posts are contests!! What are my chances of winning?
Your chances of winning these "contests" are extremely high!! In fact, many of them are contests that almost everyone wins. Most websites which distribute tickets to Free Movie Screenings do so on a first come, first serve basis and will overbook screenings. Calling it a contest may be protection for certain websites. Regardless, I only post contests on this website that you have a good chance of getting tickets too. Tickets distributed to private screenings or premieres may be harder to win and free movie ticket contests hosted by radio stations may also be a different story. GOOD LUCK!

BEFORE YOU GO TO THE SCREENING

What do I bring with me?
Bring your ticket, an i.d. (just in case) and yourself.

What should I leave at home?
- cameras and cell phones will not be allowed inside most screenings.
- large purses/bags (have to checked in separate line, might as well skip that step)

What is the dress code?
There is no formal dress code. Dress just as you would for a regular movie. At my first screening, there was a group of teenage girls who were very dressed up and they looked very nice, but definitely stood out from the crowd. Most people wear casual clothes.



WHAT TO EXPECT

How early should I get there?
Many advanced screenings tell you on the ticket when they expect you to show up. A good rule is an hour before it starts, 30 minutes at the latest. **I have arrived at 7pm at a 7:30pm showing and been almost last in line. eek.

How crowded are the screenings?
It varies from screening to screening and depends on how popular the movie is and how well the event has been promoted.

Will they check IDs?
ID checking is rare, but always bring an ID just in case. More and more screenings are checking these days.

Do I have to pay for parking?
Screenings take place at upper scale theaters around Los Angeles. Most theaters provide free parking or validation, but some cost a few dollars even with validation. This will obviously vary from screening to screening.



HOW TO GET MORE PASSES

Other than on the internet, are there any other avenues that I might try to obtain free movie screening passes?
Radio stations, tv stations and newspapers sometimes host these types of events.

The Wrecking Crew 6/28

Movie: The Wrecking Crew

Location:
350 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles CA 90071

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008

Time: 8:00pm

Trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzShxEa1LMo&feature=related

More Information:

Grand Performances invites you to

bring a picnic, deck chairs, blankets and even white wine, they don’t allow red wine as it can stain the granite in the Festival area. If a picnic is not your speed, there are some great restaurants in the area. Even though tickets are free, please make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to eat and find a place to sit. Don’t forget a chair or blanket.

RSVP:http://la.metblogs.com/2008/06/26/the-wrecking-crew-free-screening-on-saturday-night/

Mamma Mia! 7/2

Movie: Mamma Mia!

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Time: 7:00pm

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKx_14vJNZg

RSVP: http://www.thescreeningexchange.com
movie code: 0807024S recruiter code: 73 (paper ticket)

Hellboy II 7/10

Movie: Hellboy II

Location: Orange, CA

Date: Tuesday, July 10

Time: 7:30pm

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uezDz6r9q_k

RSVP: http://www.campuscircle.com/screening/HellboyOC/

Hellboy II 7/10

Movie: Hellboy II

Location: Burbank, CA

Date: Tuesday, July 10

Time: 7:30pm

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uezDz6r9q_k

RSVP: http://www.campuscircle.com/screening/HellboyLA/







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The Unknown Woman 6/25

Movie:The Unknown Woman

Location:
Laemmle's Monica 4-plex
1332 2nd Street
Santa Monica, 90401
310-394-9741

Date: Wednesday, June 25

Time: 7:30pm

Synopsis: In director Giuseppe Torantore's (CIMEMA PARADISO) haunting romatnic mystery, a Russian named Irena calculatedly insinuates herself in the lives of an affluent young Italian family. Stopping at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and the beloved nanny to thier fragile young daughter (Clara Dossena), Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the truth about the family. Like an intricately constructed jigsaw puzzle, WOMAN reveals piece by piece the enigma of Irena's past. ***won many awards -- looks interesting!!


Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zka3FxdxGzc

RSVP: http://www.laemmle.com/rsvp.php (Tuesday, June 24th @ 2:00pm)

Wanted 6/26

Movie:Wanted

Location: Burbank

Date: Thursday, June 26th

Time: 7:30pm

RSVP: http://www.campuscircle.com/screening/WantedLA/ (RSVP ASAP if interested, fills up fast)

Hancock 6/26

Movie:Hancock

Location: TBA

Date: Thursday, June 26th

Time: TBA

RSVP: http://www.campuscircle.com/screening/Hancock/ (RSVP ASAP if you want to go!!)

Mama Mia! 6/18

Movie: Mama Mia

Synopsis: For the Trailer go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKx_14vJNZg
Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried, Dominic Cooper, Christine Baranski.Based on the smash hit musical. Coming Summer 2008!

Location:

10850 West Pico Blvd

Los Angeles

California 90064

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Date: Wednesday, June 18th

Time: 7:00pm

RSVP: www.thescreeningexchange.com
enter code: 0806181f

Finding Amanda 6/19

Movie:Finding Amanda

Synopsis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLEhSHcwVBU
A dark comedy in which a TV producer (Matthew Broderic) whose career is on the downslide and marriage on the rocks thanks to his drinking and gambling problems decides that his route to redemption lies through saving his niece (Brittany Snow) from her life as a Vegas Prostitute. Film Opens in theatres June 27th

Location:
Laemmle's Music Hall 3
9036 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, 90211
310-274-6869

Date: Thursday, June 19th

Time: 7:30pm

RSVP: http://www.laemmle.com/rsvp.php (RSVP starts at June 18th 12:00pm)

Dance of the Dead 6/15

Movie:Dance of the Dead

Synopsis: On the night of the big high-school Prom, the dead rise to eat the living, and the only people who can stop them are the losers who couldn't get dates to the dance. Followed by a Q&A with cast & crew, including editor-producer-director Gregg Bishop '99 and writer Joe Ballarini '99.

Location: Norris Cinema Theatre/Frank Sinatra Hall (USC School of Cinematic Arts)

Date: June 15, 2008

Time: 7:30pm

Additional Information:

ABOUT CHECK-IN & RESERVATIONS

This screening is presented free of charge and is open to all USC students, faculty, staff and alumni. The theater will be OVERBOOKED to ensure capacity and the RSVP list will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no reserved seating. Please bring a photo ID or print out of your reservation confirmation, which will be automatically sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Check-in will begin at approximately 4:30PM.

ABOUT PARKING

The USC School of Cinematic Arts is located at 850 W. 34th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Parking passes are available for Parking Structure D and Lots M & V (across the street from the George Lucas Building) for $8.00. You must pull into Gate 5, located at the intersection of McClintock Ave. and W Jefferson Boulevard and purchase your parking pass with the booth attendant. Street parking is also available along W Jefferson Blvd.

RSVP: http://cinema.usc.edu/about/events/event_2008041542916.htm



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I love Hip Hop in Morocco 6/15

Movie: I Love Hip Hop in Morocco

Synopsis: This feature-length documentary follows the creation of Morocco’s first-ever Hip Hop festival, called ‘I Love Hip Hop in Morocco’, from its inception all the way to the stage. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A wth director-producer Jennifer Needleman '06.

Location: Norris Cinema Theatre/Frank Sinatra Hall (USC School of Cinematic Arts)

Date: June 15, 2008

Time: 5:00pm

Additional Information:

ABOUT CHECK-IN & RESERVATIONS

This screening is presented free of charge and is open to all USC students, faculty, staff and alumni. The theater will be OVERBOOKED to ensure capacity and the RSVP list will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no reserved seating. Please bring a photo ID or print out of your reservation confirmation, which will be automatically sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Check-in will begin at approximately 4:30PM.

ABOUT PARKING

The USC School of Cinematic Arts is located at 850 W. 34th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Parking passes are available for Parking Structure D and Lots M & V (across the street from the George Lucas Building) for $8.00. You must pull into Gate 5, located at the intersection of McClintock Ave. and W Jefferson Boulevard and purchase your parking pass with the booth attendant. Street parking is also available along W Jefferson Blvd.

RSVP: http://cinema.usc.edu/about/events/event_20080216.htm

LA Film Festival 6/19-29

Event: LA Film Festival

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Date: June 19-29, 2008

RSVP: http://www.lafilmfest.com/tixSYS/2008/filmguide/title.php/detail/?Day=19&Month=06&Year=2008&AlphaRange=&Category=FREEE&Genre=ALL&FilterVenue=ALL&ViewSwitch=Y&ShowShorts=Y

1. Bye Bye Birdie (USA, 1963, 112 mins)
Friday, June 20th 8:30pm
Broxton Ave.

2. Coming Together(30 mins)
(plays in How I See It)
Sunday, June 29th Noon, Italian Cultural Institute

3. Don't Erase My History (30 mins)
(plays in How I See It)
Sunday, June 29th Noon, Italian Cultural Institute

4. A Fish Called Wanda (USA, 1988, 108 mins)
Sunday, June 29th 8:30pm, W Los Angeles - Westwood

5. The Garden (USA, 2008, 84 mins)
Saturday, June 21st 1:00pm, Mann Festival Theatre

6.Half-Life (USA, 2008, 106 mins)
Sunday, June 29th 7:00pm, Majestic Crest Theatre

7. Hidden Hollywood: At-Risk Youth Explore the Geography of (Dis)Connection (35 mins)
plays in How I See It series,
Sunday, June 29th Noon, Italian Cultural Institute

8. Made in America (USA, 2008, 92 mins)
Friday, June 27th 8:00pm, California Plaza

American Teen 7/22

Movie: American Teen

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Date: Thursday, July 22, 2008 (tickets available July 15)

Time: 7:30pm

RSVP: http://www.filmmetro.com/events/view/1559

American Teen 7/17

Movie: American Teen

Location: Hollywood, CA

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008 (tickets available July 10)

Time: TBA

RSVP:

The Love Guru 6/18

Movie: The Love Guru

Location: Westwood, CA

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (tickets available June 16th)

Time: TBA

RSVP: http://www.filmmetro.com/events/view/1601

Get Smart 6/16

Movie: Get Smart

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Date: Monday, June 16, 2008

Time: 6:00pm

RSVP: http://www.gofobo.com/screenings/get_smart/17857

My Personal Free Movie Screening Experience

Hi Everyone, As a new resident of Los Angeles, it has taken me some time to realize the perks of living minutes from Hollywood. But, boy am I glad that I have discovered them.

What am I talking about?

Well, right now, we are looking past the smog, traffic and fast pace of the city to focus on "Free Movie Screenings."

My husband and I experienced our first Free Movie Preview May 30th at The Landmark Theatre on Pico St. in Los Angeles, CA. We saw Pineapple Express, starring Seth Rogan and James Franco through Onset Productions. Not only did we receive free popcorn and a free soda, but we sat in THE nicest theatre
we have ever been to (ooooh, the seats were soooo comfortable!) ANOTHER PLUS? We got to meet Seth Rogan and James Franco - ok, not really, but we did get to see them in person!! And watch an up close Q&A from the audience. When we left we got a free 512mb disc drive thing that says Pineapple Express on it.


Ultimately, we experienced the thrill & excitement of feeling special and involved in the movie process while watching a movie for FREE!

My husband and I REALLY enjoy going to the movies, but couldn't afford to before. Since this experience.................I have been scouring Craigslist and different websites for advanced movie screenings.

If you live in the LOS ANGELES AREA, consider subscribing to LA Free Movie Screenings blog via RSS Feed or e-mail.

Other websites you can check out include:

www.filmmetro.com

www.campuscircle.com

www.ew.com/ew/static/freescreening/

www.volition.com

Good luck in ALL your advanced movie screening endeavors!!