Living in Los Angeles, just a stone’s throw from Hollywood, I have the opportunity to attend free movie screenings before they even hit the silver screen for the public to see.
But those free screenings aren’t just reserved for those living in L.A.
Here’s the inside scoop on how you can see movies before they’re released to the public.
Why do companies offer free screenings?
It’s all a part of promoting the film. There are usually a certain amount of seats reserved for press and journalists.
A lot of screening attendees, like myself, will immediately post reviews to their social media pages, along with pictures, to give a kudo’s and hype up the movie (if it’s worthy of the accolades, of course).
One of my favorite sites to receive notices for free screenings is Gofobo.
On the Gofobo website, sign up for a free membership. You can check to see if they have any upcoming screenings.
After signing up, you will also receive notifications on upcoming screenings that you can request tickets to attend.
If you see a movie you would really like to see, requests tickets immediately as they can tend to go fast.
Another free movie screening site to register with is USSAAudiences.
Register to get alerts for available movies in your area.
Whether you’re a movie aficionado, or just want to see a movie on the big screen, it’s a great way to see a movie for free with some possible perks like I discuss below.
I’ve attended other screenings that often include free popcorn, a soft drink, and paid parking.
I’ve been to some of Tyler Perry’s movie screenings here in Los Angeles.
Frequently, he has some of the movie actors and actresses from the film there in the audience.
Often, they will speak to the audience and take pictures with members of the audience.
Here are movie studios and sites where you can register to be notified of free screenings:
Do you know of additional screening sites? Share it with us in the comments below.
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Free movies, you say? Now you’re talking my language 🙂
Gofobo has been a longtime fave, but I’m also signed up with Fox Searchlight and Sony. (Sony has frequent screenings.)
I’ve also had luck with 1iota, which offers not only movie screenings, but also TV and talk show audience tickets.