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What are the exact hire costs for Screen 1 and Screen 3 at Curzon Soho?

Screen 1 (249 seats) costs £3,839 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Screen 3 (81 seats) costs £1,249 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Weekend slots are 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm, with evening slots being 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm on weekdays.

What content formats do you accept and what are the delivery requirements?

Content must be delivered in DCP format as standard, required 72 hours prior to the technical rehearsal. If you have another format, conversion costs £500 + VAT. Additional fees apply for late delivery or missed technical rehearsals.

What is included in the screen hire cost and what technical support is provided?

The hire cost includes use of the screen and projector, up to 3 handheld microphones, technical support, and a technical rehearsal of 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to the event day at 10:30am. For laptop presentations, they can connect your laptop directly to the projector.

How far in advance must I book the mandatory technical rehearsal?

Technical rehearsals are offered for one hour at 10:30am-11:30am on weekdays and must be confirmed at least two weeks ahead as they get very booked up. You must bring the laptop being used on the event day and ask for Michael when you arrive.

What are the time slot restrictions and pricing differences?

Weekend slots are fixed at 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm. Evening slots on weekdays are 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm. If you want multiple slots, the price doubles. Pre-6pm daytime rates differ from evening slot rates.

Can I hire the bar area alongside the screening and what does it cost?

Yes, the bar costs £300 + VAT per hour for exclusive use for up to 250 people standing. If you only need an area in the bar for up to 100 standing, it costs £150 + VAT per hour.

What food and beverage options are available and how should I budget?

They work on maximum tab limits with self-service house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks at £6 per person per drink. Cocktails, G&Ts and hard seltzers require pre-orders. In-house options include tea/coffee receptions and breakfast items, with external caterers available for other requirements. All orders must be placed 2 weeks ahead.

What presentation format should I use to fill the screen properly?

Laptop presentations should be in 16:9 ratio, full frame to fill the screens properly. Avoid using borders or placing text/images on extreme edges, as presentations will appear exactly as they do on your laptop screen.

What additional equipment can you provide for Q&As and presentations?

They can provide a lectern on stage/at the front of the screen, directors chairs or high stools for seated panels, and you'll need to supply your own presentation clicker. They don't provide lapel or headset microphones - these must be hired externally.

Is there availability for student events and do you offer discounts?

Availability varies significantly - they had no availability for the rest of one year when contacted. Student groups have enquired about discounted rates for final project screenings, though specific discount policies aren't detailed in the available information.

What branding options are available for screenings?

They offer a branding package alongside all events which includes use of the canopy or readograph, plus a takeover of all quad posters and digital screens throughout the venue.