Premieres & invited screenings
Plan guest arrival, the screening and any introduction or reception around it.
Screenings & Premieres · San Francisco
Give your film a night with an audience.
Plan a private screening, premiere or film discussion at Broadway Studios in San Francisco. Share the film, audience and presentation requirements so we can build the right evening.
Explore the possibilitiesThe upstairs theatre, shown in a seated layout.
Let’s make a plan
What’s your idea?
Just your idea, name and email to get started.
Your idea is in good hands
Let’s bring it to life.
What happens next
We’ll read your idea and help you find the right space and approach.
Something to add? Reply to your booking email. Your date is reserved only after the booking is confirmed.
Your reference ·
Make it your own
Think beyond the closing credits.
Film discussions & Q&As
Include time for speakers, audience questions and the transition from playback to conversation.
Series & community cinema
Tell us about the program, frequency and audience. Each screening’s technical needs and date are reviewed.
A clear starting point
Confirm playback before announcing the show.
Send the running time, delivery format, image and audio requirements. We’ll verify the current playback setup and operator scope; venue photos are not a guarantee of a particular cinema system.
Explore all spaces & optionsRoom-rental starting rates
Room rates cover the selected space, a 5-hour event window, and the house sound and lighting system. Operators, food, beverage and service charge are extra.
On Broadway — WeekdayFrom $4,500
On Broadway — Friday/SaturdayFrom $7,500
Full building — WeekdayFrom $7,500
Full building — Friday/SaturdayFrom $11,500
The Mab — WeekdayFrom $3,500
The Mab — Friday/SaturdayFrom $5,500
Starting points, with the final scope and price confirmed in your proposal. An inquiry doesn’t reserve a date.
Good to know
A few useful answers.
Something specific on your mind? Include it in your inquiry. We’ll check the details with you.
Parking & DirectionsDo you support DCP or a specific projection format?
Tell us the exact delivery and playback requirements. We’ll verify compatibility before confirming the event; DCP playback, screen size and cinema specifications are not assumed.
Who arranges screening rights?
Your organizer handles the film’s exhibition permissions. Include any distributor requirements so the event plan can account for them.
How many people can the rooms accommodate?
Upstairs: 450 standing, 400 theatre, 300 banquet. Ground floor: 300 standing, 100 classroom, 50 U-shaped lounge. Property: 12,000 sq. ft. Confirm the event layout.
Which space has step-free access?
The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+. Upstairs at 435 Broadway is reached by stairs. There is no step-free route or elevator to the upstairs venue.
Can guests under 21 attend?
On Broadway, upstairs at 435 Broadway, welcomes all ages. The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+.
Can we see the space first?
Start with your event idea, date window, guest count and budget. Once we’ve discussed the fit, we can arrange a walkthrough by email.
Your next gathering, here
Let’s make it happen.
Share the idea. We’ll help you work out the space and the next step.
Let’s plan your eventA room for your next idea