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Fill out our quote form or call (518) 389-5541. Tell us the date, the location and roughly how many guests you expect. We reply within 24 hours with a recommended setup and a quote that spells out every line.

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As soon as you have a date. Summer weekends and the holiday season fill up first, and weeknights are usually easier to get. Popular or recent movies also need more lead time for the license. More in how far in advance to book.

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We're based in Clifton Park and work the Capital Region and Upstate New York, including Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Troy and Lake George. We also travel for events in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. See where we serve.

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It depends on your crowd and venue (they set the screen and sound size), the date and location, the add-ons you choose, and the license for your movie. Send us the details and we'll quote each of those separately, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.

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Travel is quoted when your venue needs it. It shows up as its own line on your quote, so there are no surprises.

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Yes. Towns, parks departments and HOAs often book several dates at once, which locks in their weekends before they fill up. Our guide to starting a Movies in the Park program walks through the planning.

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Every booking includes the screen, projector, sound and a crew for setup, operation and teardown. Concessions, lighting, licensing and travel are quoted separately when needed, so you only pay for what your event calls for. See our services.

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Anything from a backyard with a few dozen people to festivals and campus events with 500 or more. We size the screen and sound to your crowd and venue.

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Yes. We set up in gyms, auditoriums, ballrooms, clubhouses, community rooms, and even garages and barns. Indoors you can start any time, with no weather to worry about. More in indoor movie nights.

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Yes, as an add-on: a popcorn machine and a hot dog roller. Schools and PTAs often run them as a fundraiser.

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Yes. A class slideshow, sponsor slides or a welcome video can play on the big screen before the movie, and there's a microphone for welcomes and sponsor thank-yous. Mention it when you book so we can plan for it.

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Yes. Pro Stylez Entertainment also provides DJs, trivia hosts and photo booths, so one booking can cover the whole night.

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Yes. Backyard game day is a screen and sound rental for private parties at home, with your own cable, satellite or streaming account. Choose a drop-off rental or a technician who stays for the whole game.

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For movie nights our crew sets up, runs the show and packs out. For backyard game day you can pick either a drop-off rental or a technician who stays.

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At least a flat, open area about 20 by 20 feet with a clear sightline to the screen, plus room for your seating. Bigger crowds need more. Our event readiness checklist covers the rest.

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A nearby outlet, typically on a dedicated 20-amp circuit, or confirmation that generator power works at your site. We'll go over the details for your venue before the date.

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We need a path our crew can bring the equipment through to the setup area. Stairs-only entrances or narrow gates can be a problem, so let us know about anything like that ahead of time.

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Yes. Turn sprinklers off for the event window. If ground stakes will be used, have underground utility lines marked first by calling 811 (Dig Safe).

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Many towns and parks require the host to get approval for an event on public property. Check with your venue early. If they ask about the equipment or setup, tell us what they need and we'll help.

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Outdoors, a projector needs real darkness, about 20 to 30 minutes after sunset. Our sunset planner gives you a start time for your date and ZIP code. Indoors you can start whenever you like.

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Plan for it when you book: pick a rain date or an indoor backup, like a gym or community room, and decide when you'll make the call. We set up indoors too. More in our rain plan guide.

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Yes. Start earlier, since fall sunsets come early, pick a shorter movie, and tell guests to dress warm and bring blankets. Hot cocoa at the concession stand helps. Or move it indoors. See outdoor movie nights in cold weather.

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Most community, school-event, HOA, and other public screenings require public-performance rights, even when admission is free. That includes school and university events and anything in a park, drive-in, or community space. A private gathering of family and social acquaintances may be different. Tell us about your event and we'll help confirm what rights are needed.

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Free admission does not remove the requirement for a public screening. What matters is whether the showing is public, not whether money changes hands.

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There are limited ones, such as certain face-to-face classroom teaching at nonprofit schools. A movie night, fundraiser, or community screening usually isn't covered, and a private gathering of family and social acquaintances may not be a public showing at all. Tell us about your event and we'll help confirm what rights are needed.

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Owning a DVD or Blu-ray, or having a personal Netflix, Disney+, or similar subscription, only grants you the right to watch at home. It does not include the right to show that title publicly.

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Cost varies by licensor, title, and audience size. We'll walk you through the licensing cost as part of your quote.

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With our Movie Licensing Coordination, we handle it for a small coordination fee: we apply with the licensor on your behalf, take care of the paperwork, and send you proof of license. The license fee itself is set by the licensor and quoted separately from the screen, sound, and crew. If you'd rather secure it yourself, that's fine too.

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Sometimes, depending on the license tier for that title. We'll confirm what's allowed for the specific movie you choose.

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Browse our full catalog, or ask us and we'll check availability across all six of our licensing partners.

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The earlier the better, especially for popular or recent titles. We recommend booking at least a few weeks ahead of your event date.

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A low-back chair or a blanket, something to put between you and the ground, layers when it's cool, and a small flashlight for the walk back. Our Movie Night Guide has a checklist you can tick off on your phone.

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Check the event listing for the door time. Arrive at doors if you want a center spot, have little kids, or want to beat the concession line. Blankets usually go up front and chairs behind.

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Every event sets its own rules on outside food, drinks and pets. Check the event listing or ask the organizer before you pack a cooler or bring the dog.

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Yes. Check the movie's rating and runtime against bedtime, bring pajamas and a blanket, and sit near an edge in case you need to leave early. More tips in the Movie Night Guide.

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Our public listings include an accessibility section when the organizer provides one. If you need something specific, like a spot for a wheelchair or a place close to the screen, contact the organizer before the event.

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For public movie nights we run, the event page shows the live status, including delays, moves or cancellations. If you signed up for updates on that page, we'll also email you.

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See Public Movie Nights for upcoming screenings, with dates, start times, directions and what each event allows.

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Sign up on our Movie Night Guide or the Public Movie Nights page and confirm your email. You'll get one email per new public movie night, with the date, the movie and the details.

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Every email has a link to stop them. New-event alerts and updates for a specific event are separate, so stopping one doesn't stop the other.

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Yes, for free. If you're hosting a public movie night in the Capital Region or Upstate New York, submit it here. We review every listing before it appears, and you don't need to hire Pro Stylez to be listed.

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It means the movie night is organized by someone else and listed so more families can find it. Pro Stylez Cinema isn't running it, so check with the organizer about admission, times or cancellations. Events we run say "Produced by Pro Stylez Cinema."

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Flick's Movie Club is our free kids' corner: coloring pages, games and activities about how movies work, hosted by Flick, our projector mascot. There's nothing to sign up for.

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No. There are no accounts, names, email addresses, photos or uploads, and no ads or analytics in the club. Downloads never need an email.

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