ROOFTOP Film Nights
A SCREENING WORTH GATHERING FOR
Your film.
Your people.
Your night.
Bring your audience to a private
premiere above the city.
A hosted screening, a playback rehearsal, live filmmaker Q&A and time together after the credits.
A virtual venue. Join from a phone or computer browser.
The occasion
is yours.
A premiere. A collection of stories.
A community coming together.
YOUR PRIVATE EDITION
Your programme.A new place to connect.
Extend the festival beyond a screening link.
Create an online filmmaker salon, a festival screening or an after-party for your community. Plan a single evening or discuss a series with a consistent hosted experience.
- Screenings, salons or an after-party
- A programme shaped for your audience
- One night or a separately scoped series
A tailored proposal. No payment to enquire.
Free film submissions are a separate curated programme. Submit a film instead
Expected upstairs.Illustrated virtual venue
You bring
the story.
We set the scene.
Build your evening around these essentials. Your proposal confirms exactly what is included, who is hosting and how the event will run.
- 01
Prepare the screening.
Agree the running order and playback method. Rehearse your film, introductions and Q&A before the event.
- 02
Welcome your audience.
A dedicated event invitation, agreed guest access and clear browser-entry instructions, with support for arrivals.
- 03
Host the room.
A welcome, shared screening and moderated conversation. A host guides the evening so you can be part of it.
- 04
Stay after the credits.
Leave room to mingle, meet the filmmakers and enjoy the rooftop’s lounges and games.
More than
pressing play.
A little anticipation. A shared story.
A conversation worth staying for.This example is a starting point. Film length, Q&A time and the final duration are agreed around your programme.
- 00–15 MIN01
Make an entrance.
Guests arrive, choose an avatar and meet the room.
- 15–60 MIN
02Share the screen.
A host introduces your film. Everyone gathers to watch.
- 60–75 MIN
03Open the conversation.
Meet the creators and take questions from the audience.
- 75–90 MIN04
Keep the night going.
Stay for conversations, games and connections.
The best part
might happen
after the film.
The introduction that becomes a collaboration.
The question that opens another conversation.
Give your audience somewhere to stay.
YOUR EVENING, CONSIDERED
Tell us what
you have in mind.
A film. A community. A reason to bring people together. Share your idea and we’ll shape a proposal around it.
Only your name, email, a short brief and contact permission are required.
- 01Send your brief
Start with what you know. The finer details can follow.
- 02Receive a tailored proposal
Your format, guest plan, hosting, timing and price, clearly set out.
- 03Confirm, then prepare
We agree availability and playback before payment and event preparation.
Already speaking with us?
You can also reply to your existing email.
A few
good questions.
Is this an online event?
Yes. The Royal Rooftop is an interactive 3D venue in your browser. Guests enter through an event link, sign in or create a BALL ID, choose an avatar and join from a phone or computer. There is no physical venue, app download or headset.
How is the event priced?
We tailor the proposal to your format, duration, audience plan, hosting and preparation. Share your requirements through the brief. We confirm the scope, availability, playback plan and payment terms before you pay.
Does the booking include an audience?
You bring your invited audience. We help plan their arrival and experience. Promotion, audience development or a wider public programme can be discussed separately and are not implied by a private booking.
Can we show a longer film or several shorts?
Yes, we can discuss either format. Share the total runtime and a viewing link if available. We review a suitable playback method and rehearse it before confirming the screening plan. Films must be yours or cleared for the agreed screening.
How many guests can we invite?
Tell us the audience you expect. We confirm a suitable guest limit and room plan in your proposal, including any additional support needed. Submitting a brief does not reserve capacity or a date.
Can a festival or school plan a series?
Absolutely. Choose Festival & community and tell us how many evenings you have in mind. A recurring series, student showcase or festival programme is scoped to its dates, audience and support requirements.
Is this the same as submitting to Film Nights?
No. A private booking is your event for your audience. Our curated Film Nights programme has its own free submission and selection process. Paying for a private evening does not buy selection into that programme. Explore film submissions.