Rentals

While the main screens at the Coolidge are rarely available due to our regular schedule of programs and feature films, we do offer private rentals of our Video Screening Room and MiniMax. These versatile exhibition spaces are perfect for film premieres, private parties, classes and film clubs.


Video Screening Room

The Video Screening Room seats 45 and features digital projection in hi-def Blu-Ray and HDV, DVD and miniDV/DVcam formats. For private parties you can show any film on these formats. You bring the video or disc - we provide your own mini-theatre.

A private party rental gives you the room to yourself for the block of time you reserve (this does not include space in the upper lobby, only in the Screening Room). You provide the film and we show you how to run it yourself with our very simple press-and-play projection system. Other fees apply for a dedicated projectionist or staff member to help you run the show.

There is ample space at the front of the room for a conference table and set-up for snacks.

Available hours and rental dates vary depending upon our programming, and the room is very popular. We recommend contacting us to plan your event up to three months in advance (though feel free to ask for whenever you need and we'll let you know what is available).

Rentals are for a two-hour block that must fit within our feature film showtime grid. Contact us for details.

Screening room rentals are run by the renter with a brief training session on how to use our equipment before the show. However, a dedicated staff person for complex program set-up can be provided at an additional charge.


The Gold Screen

The Gold Screen is a unique and flexible space that can be used as a classroom, party space, private TV party and video projection room. Located adjacent to our upstairs lobby, the Gold Screen features cinema-style seating and video projection in Blu-Ray, DVD, and DicreTV. The room can hold up to 14 people.

Rent the Gold Screen and invite your guests to join you for an intimate party "at the movies" - be it a "gala" premiere of your own home videos, a gathering of friends to watch your favorite live TV events, films or TV episodes on hi-def Blu-Ray or DVD, a business meeting of film group, or an adult or children's birthday celebration.

The Gold Screen is available for afternoon and evening rentals Sunday-Thursday.


Children's Birthday Parties

Kids Birthday Movie Parties are available for ages 6-15. Parties take place in the Video Screening Room, which seats a total of 45 people or the Gold Screen, which seats 14 people. The rooms are available for kids parties on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00-2:00pm ONLY.

Both rooms feature digital projection in hi-def Blu-Ray or DVD. For private parties you can show any film on these formats. You bring the disc - we provide your own theatre. Additionally, each room has a space to accommodate a table for cake, food, presents, etc.

Your Birthday Party rental includes a tech assistant to help you set up for the party, handle technical needs, and assist with the clean up. We do not provide chaperones for the children, the parents or other adult supervisor must be on hand. We can provide extra time for setup and cleanup for your party.

For information, contact at rentals@coolidge.org.


The Main Screens


The main screens at the Coolidge are rarely available for rent due to our film programming. However, we do offer off-hours rentals, and will work with community partners or filmmakers on programs that we feel fit into our program mission. Please contact us with your inquiry.

Use for rushes, film tests, film shoots, or "no service" usage is available only during weekday off hours. Photography capture of theater interior space for promotional, commercial background or activity is subject to charges per industry standards. Reservations must be made in advance.


For more information, rates or other questions please contact the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation at rentals@coolidge.org. Please include as much information about your event as possible.