Inspired by unique outdoor movie events on inflatable screens with FunFlicks I want to share my experience and love for watching movies outside. This blog will share party ideas, free outdoor movie events and fundraising, plus tricks and tips for your event. Also touching on Photography, Video, Video Games and other things that interest me.
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Paul the Outdoor Movie Guy
We are pleased to be teaming up with our friends at 21st Amendment in San Leandro and MJZ events to bring you a series of Silent Cinema movie nights at the 21st Amendment. Tickets include a Complementary drink, Photo Booth, Popcorn Bar, headphone rental and fun trivia before the movie. Be excellent to each other! For a limited time, bring a friend to #MovieNight for HALF OFF. Use offer 'Excellent Friends' at checkout and Party On Dudes! bit.ly/MovieNightJM18
FunFlicks Northern California is proud to offer outdoor movies with wireless headphone technology to provide the perfect outdoor film viewing experience.
Paul Jackman (The Outdoor Movie Guy) says “Sound level is a constant battle for guests, hosts, event planners and neighbors. Wireless Headphones enable everyone to have the perfect level of sound… including your neighbors”
Wireless headphones are a great way for event planners to adhere to City Noise Ordinances and will allow your event to run late into the night.
Wireless headphones enable multiple sound tracks at a time. This could include music, a live DJ, or even the soundtrack in multiple languages.
Paul says “If you need to speak with someone, take the headphones off and you can chat without having to yell over a loud sound system.”
FunFlicks® Outdoor Movies is the Nation’s leading provider of outdoor inflatable movie screen rental equipment and services. We pride ourselves in providing a truly cinematic experience almost anywhere. The Bay Area location of FunFlicks has been providing fun and affordable hosted movie events in Northern California and Oregon since 2009.
There is a three minute clip in Jaws that tells the story of the USS Indianapolis from the view point of a ragged sailor Quint.
The USS Indianapolis The Legacy tells the story through 104 interviews from survivors, rescuers and family. A passion project by director Sara Vladic the story beautifully crafted.
Location, location, location.
Mare Island was the last port of call in the USA for the Indianapolis, the screening took place in the Mare Island Museum. We were surrounded by Navy artifacts, photos and a great big Old Glory.
Passion is infectious
Each group involved in the screening showed amazing passion in keeping the story alive for future generation.
Ryan from Mare Island Brewery called looking for a screen to air the documentary, his dedication to making this event special was evident, I was honored and happy to be involved. Both Ryan and Kent interest and love for Mare Island and its history are seen in their actions and, along with the museum are sure to keep its history available to all.
The Beer
Funds raised went towards USS Indianapolis/Gwinn “Angel” Scholarship Fund. They even served a special Survivor's Tale Pale Ale ("A specialty brew crafted for the USS Indianapolis Survivor's Reunion on July 25, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana commemorating the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis")
The Crowd
300 people plus at each screening were transported through the history of the Indianapolis, the crowd included many veterans.
Special Guests
After this screening had finished there was a Q&A. Included in the panel was Harold Bray, a survivor. A wonderful story teller, his additional insight added an emotional punch.
Sara Vladic (director) , Melanie Capacia Johnson, Harold Bray, Ryan Gibbons
Harold Bray, survivor
Mike Emery, nephew of lost seaman holding a Purple Heart
Wonderful people, incredible film in a fitting location.
We are providing our projection services, A/V equipment and blower less screen for a FREE indoor screening of Screenagers.
What is the movie about?
Screenagers is about the impact of the digital age on children and how to help them minimize harmful effects and find balance. After seeing the film, people tell us that they feel more confident and better equipped to establish balance around screen time.
Where is it being screened?
Assumption School PTG is proud to bring Screenagers to our community. Please join us on Thursday April 27 at 7:00pm in the school gym. Discussion and strategies to help manage screen time in your household will follow the movie. Students and teens in 6th grade and above are encouraged to attend with their parents or guardians. This event is open to the entire community so feel free to spread the word in your networks.
Each year we calculate the most shown outdoor movies of the year. In addition we have highlighted 5 great events and 5 wonderful foods seen at our outdoor movie events.
Most Shown\Top Movie for 2016
The force was strong, but not strong enough for this years top spot.
Zootopia
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Sandlot
Despicable me
Night at the Museum
Honorable mention. This year Aladdin came out of the Disney Vault. It was great to see one of my favorite animated movies on the big screen again.
Aladdin at a FunFlicks event
Food, food wonderful food, glorious food
Top 5 food and snacks
Ice-cream food truck from LA Salt and Straw... Yummy!
Gorilla Grillers - a few years ago had an amazing cheese steak. Great to see them again at Temescal Street Flicks.
Fresh Churro - Terry Martinez put on a great event every year for the community, she found a local Churro vendor who is amazing and provides them for her street party. So good..
4. Zocoalos Coffee - Wonderful Halloween event in one of the gems of the East Bay, Zocalos Coffee house. Great coffee.
Photobooth at Zocalo Coffee House
5. Our Popcorn - The FunFlicks employee diet. FunFlicks popcorn. No movie is complete without it.
FunFlicks Popcorn
Memorable Events
We run hundreds of movie nights each year,every event is special, we love what we do and enjoy all event. Here we highlight 5 of these great nights (that I personally attended).
1. It's a Wonderful Light we highlight all our services with a movie, video gaming, Photobooth, Hashtag Printer and popcorn. A wonderful Holiday event in Downtown San Leandro. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Just Dance in Downtown San Leandro
Photo Strip from Photo Booth
2. Rise of the Sufferfests. Documentaries can feel dry if you are not immersed in the subject matter. Rise of the Sufferfests is a wonderfully crafted documentary. What made these events special was the larger than life personalities in the documentary and the energy and authenticity of Scott Kneely.
Rise of the Sufferfests in Lake Tahoe
Scott and Friends - Rise of the Sufferfests
3. Star Wars Screening of The Force Awakens with guest appearance by Daniel Logan (Who was the young Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones).
Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett) at a movie night
501st legion making bunny ears
4. Stand By Me - The Town of Brownsville OR is where the classic 80's movie Stand By Me was filmed. Stand By Me day happens every year, this year was the 30th anniversary. After striking the event my son and I crossed the bridge (at about 1am).
Bridge in Brownsville, OR used in Stand By Me
5. Tamascal Street Flicks - Great weekly film series put on by the Temecsal Business Association. Films all had a local Oakland flavor.
#digitallivesmatter at the Temescal Street Flicks
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Paul the Outdoor Movie Guy
