Selecting Your Films and Developing an Audience
Think carefully about your target audience, what does your faithful audience enjoy and which films might draw a different demographic to your hall.
Are there other groups using your hall which you may be able to collaborate with to develop your audience, for example playgroup, fitness group, young adults. What about the scouts or the local parent council, young farmers club, Rotary?
Overall most people enjoy a film screening but getting them through the door is a harder task, but once they experience an event they will be more open to engaging again.
Have you tried roadside signs, is there a community newsletter, Facebook, banners, asking a school to send flyers home with children. Many of our promoters have tried one or more of the above and they’ve experienced a positive impact on audience figures.
Are there young people (14 – 26 years) in your community who may wish to volunteer with you. If so they could join our Young Promoter Scheme. Please get in touch if you are interested in discussing this further.
Is your space flexible enough so that following a screening you can have a social gathering in another space, a chance to chat and have a fly cup or drink?
Think about performance time. Is 7:30pm the best time?
Autistic Friendly Screenings
To make your events more accessible have you considered putting on a relaxed screening for audiences with additional needs.
Some titles are not suitable due to content, for example, loud music or flashing lights. Some will be suitable if we wish to advertise a performance as a relaxed or autistic friendly.
Here to help
We are here to help and support you as Volunteer Promoters. If you would like to chat through some ideas or want some help to choose your next film please get in touch on 01330 826525 or [email protected]
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