Film4 Backyard Screenings

Film nights under the stars

To celebrate another exciting season of Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House, Film4 have set movie fans the challenge of creating film nights in their own backyards.

Prize

The prize for the best backyard screening is an even better night. The VIP package includes invites to the opening party and screening of Hellboy II: The Golden Army and a night at the 5 star One Aldwych Hotel for two people, plus invites to the screening for up to four friends. 

Party planning

A Backyard Screening Guide has been produced to help people put together their film nights. This sets out some handy hints and tips on the equipment needed, some suggestions for a themed film night with food and drink to fit the bill. Check out the Backyard Screening Guide at: www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/S/summer_screen_2008/images/film4backyardscreeningguide.pdf

To set the mood for their backyard screening parties, Film4 are encouraging party hosts to tune in to the official radio partner Galaxy Radio 100-106 on their night. Visit www.galaxyfm.co.uk for more information the stations available to listen to live.

Film4 has also teamed up with Blockbuster to offer Film4 visitors an exclusive 6 week free trial of their online DVD rental service so entrants can pick out their favourite movies to rent for their backyard screening parties. Visit www.blockbuster.co.uk/film4 for more details. Entrants can also download their favourite flicks from 4oD (www.channel4.com/4oD).

Like the screenings at Somerset House Film4 are looking for film nights of imagination and inspiration.

To find out more about the backyard screening competition visit the Film4 Summer Screen website at www.channel4.com /film/newsfeatures/microsites/S/summer_screen_2008/competition.html for all the details of how to enter. The closing date is 5pm on 14 July 2008.

More about Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House

Enjoy cinema under the stars as Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House returns for ten nights from 31^st July to August 9^th 2008. The magnificent Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House will once again be transformed into a full-scale open-air cinema with state of the art giant screen, 35mm projection and surround-sound.

The programme opens with a People’s Premiere of summer blockbuster: Hellboy II: The Golden Army, followed by an inspired programme of movie classics and recent favourites. Arrive early, relax and soak up the atmosphere before the film with good food, drinks and DJs.

Tickets for all the films at this year's Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House are available from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0844 847 1715.

For further information visit the Somerset House website at www.somersethouse.org.uk  and Film4 at www.channel4.com/film