Community Cinema Hire Perth · Perth Pop-Up Movies

Community Movie Night Perth.

★★★★★ 4.8 from 21 Google reviews

A fully managed outdoor cinema experience for neighbourhood events, council screenings, charity fundraisers, multicultural nights and Christmas in the park. We deliver, set up and run everything.

5m screen from $600 · 8m screen from $1,100 · No surcharges, ever

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★★★★★ 4.8 from 21 reviews · Since 2020 · $10M insured · No surcharges any day of the year

Choose your screen

Pick the right screen for your community event

Community events typically use the 5m or 8m screen. Click any screen to view full details and pricing.

3m Screen

$280

Up to 50 people. Body corporate courtyards and smaller neighbourhood gatherings.

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Want it completely off your plate? Go Fully Managed.

Add full management to any community screen and we take care of the lot, including the two things councils and committees most often get stuck on: the film licence and power. One price, no chasing, no surprises.

+$2,000on top of your screen hire

Everything end to end. We plan it, deliver, set up, run the night and pack down.

✓We get the film licence. We arrange the public performance licence for your chosen film (subject to title availability), so you never have to deal with Roadshow or the studios.
✓Generator included. Power sorted on site, so your event runs at any park, oval or reserve without mains power.
✓Run for you, end to end. Our team handles the whole night so your committee can just enjoy it.

“We won't send emails bothering you with more line items, we just get it done.”

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Why Perth Pop-Up Movies

Six things our competitors won't match

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Silent battery inverter option

Zero engine noise for noise-sensitive venues and residential reserves. Same price as a generator. No other Perth hire company offers this.

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Same price every day

No weekend surcharge. No public holiday surcharge. No school holiday surcharge. The price you see is the price you pay, every day of the year.

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Owner operated, 25 years experience

Alexander quotes, plans and runs every event. No call centres. No subcontracting. The person you speak to is the person on site.

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24 hour response, 7 days

Every enquiry gets a real reply within 24 hours. Most within 4 hours. Community event organisers get a same-day response whenever possible.

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Full council compliance pack

$10M PL, JSA, WMP, and Certificate of Currency all on file. Council named as additional insured at no cost. Everything your permit application needs.

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Published pricing, no runaround

Every price is on this site. No POA. No "contact us for pricing." Community treasurers can budget accurately before they even call us.

Event types

Every Perth community deserves a great movie night

Perth Pop-Up Movies has been running community cinema events across Perth since 2020, from neighbourhood nights in Nedlands and Claremont to large community screenings in Baldivis, Joondalup and Ellenbrook.

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Neighbourhood Movie Nights

Residents associations, street parties and neighbourhood groups. A movie night is the easiest community event you can organise and consistently the best attended.

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Multicultural Community Events

Cinema crosses language barriers in a way most community events cannot. Popular with multicultural groups, migrant support organisations and cultural associations across Perth.

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Christmas in the Park

Perth's growing Christmas community event tradition. A festive film on the oval with food trucks, carols and family activities. Our 5m and 8m screens suit gatherings of 100 to 1,200 people.

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Charity Fundraiser Screenings

Ticket sales, raffle and food stall revenue all flows to the cause. Lotterywest and DLGSC grant funding is available to offset event costs for eligible organisations.

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Council Community Events

City and town councils across Perth use outdoor cinema to activate parks and build community connection. We provide all documentation for council permit applications.

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Body Corporate and Strata

Our 3m framed screen works in courtyards, rooftop terraces and car parks. An affordable way for body corporates to invest in community within their buildings.

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Park and Reserve Screenings

Council parks, foreshore reserves and open ovals across Perth are ideal outdoor cinema venues. We handle all technical logistics from arrival to packdown.

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Cultural and Religious Community Nights

Churches, mosques, temples and religious community groups use outdoor cinema to bring congregations together in a relaxed social setting.

How it works

We handle everything. You focus on your community.

Community event organisers are volunteers. We make the cinema side of your event effortless.

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Screen, projector and professional sound system delivered to your venue

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Full setup 2 to 3 hours before the event, no volunteer effort required

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Onsite operation and technical management throughout the event

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Intermission management for announcements, raffles and fundraising moments

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Complete packdown and site restoration after the event

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Certificate of public liability insurance for council permit applications

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Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for council and school approvals

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Waste Management Plan for reserve bookings

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No weekend or public holiday surcharges, ever

Check your date

Use our Check My Date form or call 0433 951 928 with your event date, venue type, and expected attendance.

We confirm within 24 hours

Fixed price, availability confirmed, and a venue checklist sent. We advise on film licensing if needed.

50% deposit secures your date

Written confirmation and all compliance documentation sent within 24 hours. Your date is locked.

Balance due 7 days before

We confirm logistics in the days leading up so everything runs smoothly on the night.

We arrive, set up, run the show, pack down

90 minutes before showtime. Handles everything. Packs down at event close. You enjoy the night with your community.

Programme discounts

Running multiple events this season?

Lock in better rates when you book ahead. Popular with councils, schools and community organisations running regular programmes.

10%

Three events together

Book any three events in one go and save 10% across all three. Locked pricing.

20%

Summer Series

Six events from December through April. Locked pricing for the full season. Most popular for councils.

25%

Annual programme

12-month partnership. Best rate available with priority scheduling and a single point of contact.

Compliance and insurance

Full compliance pack on every community event

Councils, schools and community organisations need proper documentation. Everything below is on file and available within 24 hours of request.

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$10 million public liability insurance

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Certificate of Currency available on request

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Council named as additional insured at no cost

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Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Version 2, May 2026

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Waste Management Plan (WMP) Version 2, May 2026

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WHS Act 2020 (WA) compliant operations

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AS/NZS 3760 test and tag compliant equipment

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35 km/h wind threshold, anemometer monitored

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Wheelchair accessible viewing zones at every event

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Welcome to Country at every community event

⬇ Download Capability Statement (PDF)

"They consistently provide professional sound and lighting services and are always great to work with. Alex and the team are reliable, easy to communicate with, and always work within our needs and budget to help create high-quality events. Their experience and support have made them a valued part of many of our productions, which is why we continue to come back to them time and time again."

★★★★★

Jayde Cason

Living Waters Lutheran College · Repeat client

Fundraiser calculator

How much can your community event raise?

A realistic estimate of what your ticketed event can generate based on attendance and ticket price.

Expected attendance

Ticket price per person ($)

Screen size

Distance from Kwinana (km)

Gross ticket revenue

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Delivery

Estimated net profit

Estimate only. Film licence (~$400) not included. Lotterywest or DLGSC grant funding may offset your cinema hire cost entirely.

Delivery cost estimator

How much will delivery cost?

All screens are delivered at $4/km from Kwinana. Enter your suburb for a real driving distance estimate.

Your suburb or venue

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Calculating real driving distance...

Driving distance from Kwinana

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Delivery (return trip at $4/km)

Estimated total

⚠ Estimate only. Not a confirmed quote. Actual delivery cost confirmed at booking.

Add-ons are separate. Call 0433 951 928 or use the contact form for a confirmed written quote.

Perth community venues

The best Perth venues for a community movie night

Most Perth councils have parks, ovals and reserves available for community events. Here are the booking portals for the most popular areas.

City of Kwinana

Our home base. Fastest and most affordable delivery. Thomas Oval, Calista Oval, Rhodes Park.

City of Cockburn

Cockburn, Success, Atwell, Coogee. Strong community event culture.

City of Fremantle

Fremantle parks and foreshore. Popular for multicultural community events.

City of Nedlands

Cottesloe, Nedlands and surrounds. Reserve and park bookings for community events.

City of Joondalup

Northern corridor hub. Large community parks and sporting reserves.

City of Rockingham

Rockingham and Baldivis. Large oval network ideal for community fundraisers.

City of Swan

Ellenbrook, Midland and surrounds. Extensive community reserve network.

City of Perth

CBD parks and green spaces. Langley Park and Elizabeth Quay surrounds.

City of Mandurah

Mandurah foreshore and parks. Excellent outdoor event spaces.

Town of Cottesloe

Cottesloe Beach reserve and parks. One of Perth's most desirable event locations.

City of South Perth

South Perth, Como, Applecross. Riverside parks along the Swan River foreshore.

Town of Cambridge

Floreat, Wembley and surrounds. Well-maintained parks in Perth's inner western suburbs.

City of Subiaco

Subiaco, Shenton Park. Character-filled parks in one of Perth's most vibrant community areas.

Town of Claremont

Claremont riverside parks. Beautiful summer event settings with high community participation.

Funding your event

Your community event may be grant eligible

Community groups, not-for-profits and neighbourhood organisations in Perth can apply for funding through several programmes. A community movie night is exactly the kind of event these grants support.

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Lotterywest

WA's primary community grants body. Funds community events, cultural activities and neighbourhood programmes across WA. Not-for-profit groups and community organisations are eligible.

Apply at lotterywest.wa.gov.au ↗

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DLGSC Community Funding

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries funds community recreation and cultural programmes. Community movie nights qualify under several funding streams.

dlgsc.wa.gov.au ↗

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Volunteering WA

Resources and support for community organisations running volunteer-based events in Western Australia. Useful for community groups without paid staff managing event logistics.

volunteeringwa.org.au ↗

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IIWS WA

We have had the pleasure of running a community cinema event for the Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport WA at Medina Hall, Kwinana. A wonderful organisation doing important work across Perth's communities.

iiwswa.org.au ↗

Film licensing

Public screenings need a film licence

Any screening outside a strictly private residential setting requires a public performance licence. This applies to all community events, neighbourhood nights, charity screenings and council events. The process is straightforward and typically costs around $400.

Roadshow PPL

Covers most mainstream films. Apply online, process takes a few days, licence is emailed to you. Required for most community and fundraiser screenings.

Apply at ppl.roadshow.com.au ↗

Amalgamated Movies

Alternative licensor for titles not covered by Roadshow. Check both portals for the specific title you want to screen before applying.

amalgamatedmovies.com.au ↗

Private screenings (immediate family in a private residential setting) do not require a licence. All community events, ticketed events, neighbourhood events and events in public spaces require one. When in doubt, apply. We can advise on whether your event requires licensing.

Promote your event

Get the word out across your community

The best-run community cinema events in Perth consistently attract 3 to 5 times more attendees than poorly promoted ones.

Frequently asked questions

Community movie night Perth FAQs

Yes for any event outside a private residential setting. A Roadshow Public Performance Licence covers most mainstream titles and typically costs $150 to $400. We walk every community client through this process as part of booking.

Yes. Most Perth councils require an event permit or reserve hire approval for any public gathering. See the Perth community venues section above for direct links to each council's booking portal. We provide all compliance documentation your council will need.

Yes. Lotterywest and the DLGSC both fund community events of this type. The grant amount can cover your entire cinema hire cost. See the funding section above for details.

For 50 to 230 people the 5m screen at $600 is the right fit. For 230 to 1,200 people the 8m screen at $1,100 is the choice. Use our help me choose guide if unsure.

Yes. $10 million public liability insurance, JSA, WMP, and Certificate of Currency all on file. Council can be named as additional insured at no cost. Download our Capability Statement (PDF) for the full compliance pack.

No. Same price every day of the year. No weekend, public holiday or school holiday surcharges. Community events typically fall on Fridays and Saturdays and the price never changes.

Yes. We offer a silent battery inverter at the same price as a generator. Zero engine noise. No other Perth outdoor cinema hire company offers this. Essential for residential reserves and noise-sensitive venues.

For Summer Series and council programmes, 3 to 6 months ahead. For single community events on peak season Saturdays, 8 to 12 weeks. For weekday or off-peak events, 4 to 6 weeks is usually fine.

Ready to bring cinema to your community?

Tell us your suburb, your expected attendance and your preferred date. We'll get back to you with a quote and all the documentation your council will need.

Check My Date or call 0433 951 928