What is an Flex Virtual Screening? (Previously called On Demand events)
Booking a "Flex Virtual Screening Event" enables your audience to watch a film online in a branded virtual cinema located at Kinema.com, and within a limited period. You can choose a viewing window between 1-30 days, and your audience will have 48 hours to finish the film once they start it. The virtual cinema will look something like this:
Watch this overview video: How to Create a Flex Virtual Screening Event
Summary of functionality:
Flex Virtual events are time capped, up to 30 days.
Hosts can designate the exact start and end date.
Functions as a TVOD rental for audiences.
Audiences have 48 hours to finish the film once started.
Licensing fees are the same as the Live Virtual events and In-person events.
Host can set the rental/ticket price.
Split between the host and creator varies and is shown at the time of booking.
Ability to cap the audience size.
Live chat and live broadcast are not available for On-demand events.
Promo codes available. You can ask your Kinema contact.
How to Create an Flex Virtual Screening Event
Getting Started:
Go to the Kinema Film Gallery on our Home Page.
Select a film.
If On-demand is available, you will see the On-demand icon.
Click on Create Screening Event.
Step 1: Select Flex Virtual.
Step 2: Select your licensing option:
Sell Tickets: If you cannot or do not want to pay upfront, your option is to sell tickets and split the box office with the film team. The split is typically 45/45/10 after Kinema's fees, which include credit card fees. However, sometimes the filmmakers offer a more generous share, and sometimes they have to offer less.
Pay Licensing Fee: The filmmakers set their own rate card, and the fees are based on the type of screening host and the audience size. Paying a fee upfront makes the event free for your audience.
Step 3: Select Public or Private. Public screenings will be promoted on our website and private screenings will only be accessible with a link you send to your guests.
Step 4: Enter all your screening details.
Title of your Screening Event
The film title will be automatically filled in, but you can edit to rename the event
Organization
Enter the name of the organization or individual who is the host of the event.
Event Date and Start Time
Time Zone
We recommend choosing the one you are in.
Days available for Flex Virtual
Capacity
Enter the number of people you will be inviting and select update
If you are licensing the film so your event is free for your audience, your licensing fee is determined by your audience size.
Enter Ticket Price (if you're selling tickets)
Enter Payment Information
If you are paying the licensing fee, you will be prompted to enter in your payment information
If you are selling tickets you will be prompted to fill out your payout information (so we can send you the money you made from sales!)
Agree to the Licensing Terms
Click Complete
You will be notified that your screening has been submitted.
You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly, and the Kinema team will review the details of your screening for approval. Response time ranges from 20 minutes to 2 days. Until approved, your event management dashboard will say "pending."
Once approved, you’ll receive an email stating your event is approved and available to publish. This is what your event management dashboard will look like this once approved.
To review your event page, click the Event URL. This is what you will send to guests to RSVP for tickets. You can also choose to Copy link or Email link to send directly to your guests.
The event management dashboard is where you can go to edit the details of your event at any time. All changes made will be reflected on your event page. More details on editing your screening can be found here.
Don't forget to promote your event!
On the day of your event, Kinema will email all your attendees with a 30-minute reminder before the movie starts.
Click here for a list of email notifications you will receive.
You’re ready to go! Check out our tips and tricks for hosting the best event possible.
Thank you! If you have other questions, email films@kinema.com.