How to Host a Movie Screening
Organize a screening event for your community. Consider inviting a broad range of community groups to join you, including faith leaders, book clubs and student groups.There are several films from which to choose, including full length documentaries and Save Darfur's short films. Some are available for download on our site, others as DVDs. Two options include Violence Against Women and the Darfur Genocide, or our film for faith groups, Darfur: a Call to Action.
Check out our video resource page for a complete list of suggested films. Coming soon...
One Month Before the Screening
- Choose a DVD. Consider that some full length features may charge a screening fee. The Save Darfur Coalition short films may be screened to any public audience with no screening charge.
- Find a location where an audience can watch a DVD.
- Select a date and time.
- Register your event on our event central.
- Advertise the event. Email your friends and family. Reach out to local groups. Ask your friends and family to invite more people. Reach out to local news outlets to write about the event or include an announcement in their publication. Ask faith leaders to announce the event during services and include it in congregation publications. Announce the event at public libraries and through school information outlets. Be creative and get the word out!
- Get your action materials ready. Print out copies of petitions and information available on the Save Darfur Coalition website and donation pledge cards.
The Night of the Screening
Preparation Time
- Set up tables in the event venue designated as "action spots" for petition signing and informational materials.
- Set out the materials you have prepared.
Start the Film Screening Event
- Welcome the audience.
- Introduce the video.
- Show the DVD.
Action Break
- Encourage participants to take action now by going to the "action spots".
- Encourage participants to sign petitions and look at informational materials.
Discussion
- Host a discussion to wrap up lingering questions and thoughts.
- Brainstorm ways your community can get involved and make a difference.
Close the Film Screening Event
- Make closing remarks and thank the audience for coming.
- Announce the next event or activity in your community.
AFTER THE SCREENING:
- Go to www.savedarfur.org. There are many ways for you and your community to get involved and make a difference.
- Couldn't get everyone to your first screening? Want to organize another film screening with a different DVD? - Organize a second screening and reach out to groups and friends that didn't attend your first gathering.
- Collect petitions. Use community gatherings, youth groups, clubs and events at congregations in your community to gather them.
- Follow through on the ideas that came out of your discussion. Every involved community can make a difference!
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