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Bring Your
Community Together
Under The Screen
Bring Your Community
Together Under
The Screen

Create a memorable night for your community with Firefly Cinemas. From an outdoor movie night to an indoor pop up cinema, we bring the screen, sound and setup so you can focus on your people.

3 Cinema Formats
CINEMA FORMATS
4 to 6 Week
PLANNING LEAD TIME
100%
KIWI WEATHER GUARANTEE
COMMUNITY
Bring Your Community Together Under The Screen
🎬 Public Screening Licence Arranged
✨ English, Māori and Pacific Friendly
🌦️ 100% Kiwi Weather Guarantee
🎬 Public Screening Licence Arranged
✨ English, Māori and Pacific Friendly
🌦️ 100% Kiwi Weather Guarantee
Choose Your Format

A Movie Night That Fits Your Community

Every community is unique. Choose the format that suits your venue, audience and occasion, and we will take care of the technical delivery.

CLASSIC DRIVE-IN

Drive In Cinema

Cars parked under the stars with sound through our FM broadcast.

OPEN-AIR SEATED

Outdoor Screen Cinema

Blankets, chairs and a big screen out in the open.

INDOOR POP-UP

Indoor Pop Up Cinema

A hall or venue turned into a full cinema experience.

How It Works

A Few Good Decisions. Then A Great Night Out.

We guide you through the process step by step so your event runs smoothly from first idea to the closing credits.

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Tell Us Your Idea

Share your community, group size and what you have in mind.

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Choose Your Film

Pick a film that suits your audience, or ask us for ideas.

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Agree The Plan

We confirm the format, screen size and setup for your space.

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Enjoy The Night

We arrive, set up and run the show while you host your guests.

Why It Matters

More Than A Movie. A Night For Your Community.

A community movie night gives people a reason to gather, together in one place, for a shared night out.

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Brings different generations together
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Easy for people of all backgrounds to enjoy
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Builds a sense of belonging locally
COMMUNITY VALUE
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR OCCASION.
A Night Worth Getting Together For

Community-first storytelling, local connection and unforgettable shared experiences under the open skies of Aotearoa.

LOVED BY KIWIS

What moviegoers are saying

Real reviews from real drive-in cinema and outdoor cinema nights across New Zealand.

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"It's such an awesome experience for the family or a group of friends."

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Karen Griffin
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"Loved the drive-in movie experience! Hadn't been to one since the 1960s in Australia and got to share it with our kids for their first time. Well organised too."

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Phil Kerslake
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"Affordable fun for the whole family - totally recommend it you won't be disappointed."

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Nen Tulloch
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"Pork pie was fantastic! Very well set up and organised can't wait for the next one in Christchurch. Amazing experience and to share it with my son!"

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Pam Stark
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"Awesome! Great meeting some of the cast of Pork Pie... Ashleigh Cummings you were great!"

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Daphne Peers
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"Brilliant night out under the stars with great sound and delicious food. Highly recommended!"

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Craig Maguire
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Who It's For

One Screen. Plenty Of Reasons To Gather.

From local schools to community organisations, we create cinema nights that celebrate and connect people.

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Schools And Local Groups

A fun, low effort event for your school community.

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Community Groups And Organisations

Bring your members together for a shared night out.

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Clubs, Marae And Sports Teams

Celebrate your team or group with a movie night of your own.

What's Included

The Cinema Comes To You

Firefly is a fully mobile cinema. All our gear fits into our trailer, so we can set up wherever your community gathers, in any part of New Zealand.

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We bring the screen, sound and setup

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We handle the technical side on the day

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Your team focuses on hosting your guests

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We pack down and leave your space as we found it

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A public screening licence is arranged as part of your event, in line with New Zealand copyright requirements.

Screen Options

The Right Screen For Your Space

We match the screen size to your expected audience, venue dimensions, and whether you prefer an outdoor lawn, car park or indoor hall.

SCREEN SETTING STRUCTURE
12 x 6m PVC Canvas Large groups and open spaces Full structure required
10 x 5m PVC Canvas Medium sized gatherings Full structure required
10 x 5m Airscreen Medium sized gatherings Free standing, no structure cost
6 x 3m PVC Canvas Small groups, indoor or outdoor Full structure required
6 x 3m Airscreen Small groups, indoor or outdoor Free standing, no structure cost
Film Selection

Choose A Film Your Community Will Enjoy

Start with the mood of your night, then select a film that resonates with your community.

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Family Favourites

Feel good films the whole crowd can watch together.

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Classics And Nostalgia

Well loved films that bring back good memories.

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Independent Films

Something different for a film loving audience.

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A Theme Of Your Own

Tell us your idea and we will help you find the right film.

Local Sponsors

Give Local Businesses A Place In The Night

Bring local businesses into your event to help fund the screening and give them recognition in front of the community.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

Local Sponsor

A local business supports your event and gets a mention on the night.

PREMIER SUPPORTER

Event Partner

A closer partnership, with visibility across your event promotion.

Plan Ahead

Make Your Movie Night Part Of The Community Calendar

Turn a one-off screening into an annual highlight or regular fixture that your community counts down to.

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Pick A Regular Date

Run it once a term or once a season.

02

Build A Following

Regular nights bring the same faces back each time.

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Grow Your Community

Word spreads and new families join in.

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Make It A Tradition

A movie night your community looks forward to.

Good To Know

Community Movie Night FAQs

How far in advance should we book a movie night?βˆ’

We recommend booking around 4 to 6 weeks ahead so we can confirm your film, screen size and setup in good time.

Can we sell tickets for our event?+

Yes, many community groups use their movie night as a small fundraiser. We can talk you through what that involves when you enquire.

Who chooses the film?+

You do. Tell us your audience and we will help you pick a film that suits your community.

What does your team need on the day?+

A suitable space, access to power and enough time for us to set up and pack down. We will confirm the details for your venue.

Can local businesses sponsor our event?+

Yes, local sponsors are welcome and can help cover the cost of your night.

What happens if the weather turns bad?+

Outdoor events are backed by our 100% Kiwi Weather Guarantee, so your community night is never rained off.

Let's Talk

Plan Your Community Movie Night

Tell us about your community and your event, and we will help you plan a night everyone will enjoy.

⏱️ We reply within 1–2 business days.

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