Plan Your Festival Without Breaking the Bank
Enter your event details and get a complete budget breakdown, scaled snack recipes, and promotion templates.
Festival Details
Budget Breakdown
Enter your festival details above to see the cost breakdown.
Snack Recipes (Scaled)
Popcorn
Base: 1 cup kernels, 3 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt
For 80 people: 8 cups popped, 24 tbsp oil, 8 tsp salt
Loaded Nachos
Base: 1 bag chips, 1 cup cheese, 1/2 cup salsa
For 80 people: 8 bags chips, 8 cups cheese, 4 cups salsa
Promotion Templates
Social Media Post
Join us for a free film festival! 🎬 📅 Date: [Insert Date] 📍 Location: [Venue Name] ⏰ Time: [Showtimes] 🎟️ Free entry or small donation #FilmFestival #CommunityArts
Flyer Text
COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL Free Screenings • All Ages Welcome Date: [Insert Date] | Time: [Showtimes] Location: [Venue Address] Featuring: [Film Titles] Bring a snack to share. Donations welcome. Questions? Contact: [Your Email/Phone]
Planning Tips from the Community
Finding Volunteer Projectionists
Reach out to local film students, retired projectionists, or tech volunteers. Offer a free ticket and meal. Many are happy to help for community experience.
DIY vs Rental Equipment
Rental projectors cost 50-150 per day but work every time. DIY requires a white sheet, dark room, and HDMI cable. Budget 2-3 hours for setup and testing.
Film Rights Quick Reference
- Student films: Usually free with credit
- Creative Commons: Check license type
- Studio films: Expect 50-200 per screening
- Public domain: No cost (pre-1928 films)
Pricing by City (Screening Room Rentals)
- New York: 300-800 per evening
- Los Angeles: 200-600 per evening
- Chicago: 150-400 per evening
- Austin: 100-300 per evening
- Smaller cities: 50-200 per evening