Rooftop Movies is Perth’s first rooftop cinema, located atop a multi-story carpark in Northbridge, Western Australia.[1]
It is open during Perth’s summer months and screens a variety of films from cult classics to recent releases.[2] Artrage produces Rooftop Movies, in partnership with City of Perth Parking.[3]
The pilot program for Rooftop Movies occurred in 2012, with an opening night screening of The Big Lebowski selling out in a matter of minutes.[4] Films are sometimes accompanied by pre and post screening entertainment, such as DJs, bands or live comedy and the program often includes weekly and one-off special events.
In 2012, Rooftop Movies featured a special event screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a DJ set by Efren Ramirez who played Pedro Sanchez in the film.[2]
In 2013, Rooftop Movies hosted the Miss Universe Australia WA State Final.[5] The space was also used as a venue for Fringe World Festival 2013.[6]
Rooftop Movies regularly features on the list of the best outdoor cinemas in the world.[7][8][9]
References edit
- ^ Bembridge, Courtney (29 February 2012). "Making the most of Perth's urban spaces". ABC Online. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
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- ^ "April program of Rooftop Movies announced". screenwest.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Rooftop Movies prove blockbuster for Perth". The West Australian. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ McHugh, Jillian (6 April 2013). "Flashes and faux pas as Miss Universe WA finds finalists". Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ Demasi, Jerri (11 January 2013). "Circus comes to rooftop movies". WAToday.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ Alexander, Helen (20 December 2013). "The best outdoor cinemas around the country". The New Daily. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ Brech, Anna (14 August 2013). "The world's best outdoor cinemas". Stylist. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ Tynan, Alice (4 July 2013). "Screen sirens: Australia's most beautiful cinemas". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 April 2015.