Movie Screen Inflatable 12ft
$399.00
per hour
$399.00
for 2 hours
$399.00
for 3 hours
$399.00
for 4 hours
$449.00
for 5 hours
$499.00
for 6 hours
$549.00
for 7 hours
$599.00
for 8 hours
$649.00
for 9 hours
$699.00
for 10 hours
$749.00
for 11 hours
$799.00
for 12 hours
$849.00
for 13 hours
$899.00
for 14 hours
$949.00
for 15 hours
$999.00
for 16 hours
$1,399.00
per day
$50.00
per additional hour
$1,200.00
per additional day
$2,599.00
for 2 days
$3,799.00
for 3 days
$4,999.00
for 4 days
$6,199.00
for 5 days
$8,599.00
for 1 week
$16,999.00
for 2 weeks
$25,399.00
for 3 weeks
$36,199.00
for 1 month
Product Information:
Circuits needed:
2
Item Dimensions:
16Wx9Lx12H
Space Needed:
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12ft Inflatable Outdoor Movie Screen Rental
Turn a backyard, a churchyard or a school field into an open-air cinema for the night. Our 12ft inflatable movie screen rental arrives as a complete package — the giant inflatable screen, a high-resolution projector, a full audio system and a Blu-ray player — and our crew sets the whole thing up and takes it down for you. The viewing surface measures 12 feet wide by 7 feet tall, comfortably serving a crowd of up to 125 people, which makes it the right size for birthday parties, block parties, youth group nights, team celebrations and neighborhood movie nights across central and northern Virginia.
What Comes With the 12ft Movie Screen Package
You are not renting a screen and then hunting for a projector. Every 12ft outdoor movie screen rental includes the inflatable screen and its blower, a high-resolution projector, a sound system loud enough to carry across a lawn, and a Blu-ray and DVD player, along with the extension cord and safety stakes needed to anchor everything securely. Delivery, setup and takedown are handled by our team.
You supply the film itself and the rights to show it. If you would like someone from our crew on site for the evening to run the equipment and handle anything that comes up, you can add an event attendant to the booking, or bring in a full event manager if you are running a larger program with several attractions going at once.
How Much Space You Need for a 12ft Movie Screen
This is the question we get most often, and the answer is simpler than it sounds. The inflated screen occupies a footprint of roughly 16 feet wide by 9 feet deep and stands 12 feet tall, so you will want a reasonably level area at least 20 feet across with nothing overhead — low branches, basketball hoops and utility lines are the usual culprits.
The projector then sits between 14 and 22 feet back from the screen. Adding that to the screen’s own depth, plan on about 30 feet of clear run from the front of the screen to the projector, with your seating arranged in front of or beside the projector rather than in the beam. Most standard suburban backyards in the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania area handle this comfortably. If you are unsure, send us a photo and rough measurements when you check availability for your address and we will tell you honestly whether it fits.
Power Requirements, and What to Do If There's No Outlet
The screen, projector and sound system draw two dedicated circuits, and we need a standard outlet within 50 feet of the setup area. For a backyard movie night that is usually the exterior outlet you already have.
Parks, ballfields, school lots and open venues are a different story, and a missing outlet is the most common reason a movie night nearly falls through. It does not have to. We rent a quiet 3600-watt generator built specifically for situations like this one — the low noise level matters far more for a film than it does for a bounce house, because a loud generator competes with the dialogue all evening. For venues where noise is less of a concern, our standard 3500-watt generator is the more economical option. Mention your venue when you book and we will confirm which one your setup needs.
Choosing Your Movie and Handling Licensing
You choose the film and bring it on Blu-ray or DVD. For a private event at a private residence — a birthday party, a family gathering, a small backyard get-together where nobody is charged admission and the guest list is people you know — you can play a film you own without any additional paperwork.
The rules change when the audience is open to the public or the event is hosted by an organization. School events, church movie nights, HOA and neighborhood screenings, apartment community nights, municipal park events and business or fundraising screenings generally require a public performance license, which you obtain directly from a licensing company such as Swank Motion Pictures or the Criterion Pictures licensing service rather than from us. It is usually inexpensive, it is arranged in advance, and organizations that host movie nights regularly often hold an annual license already. We are glad to talk through what your particular event looks like — we set up these screenings across Virginia every season and can tell you which category yours falls into.
One practical note that has nothing to do with licensing: films need darkness. Plan your start time for dusk or later, because any real daylight will wash out the picture no matter how bright the projector.
12ft or 16ft? Matching the Screen to Your Crowd
The 12ft screen is the right choice for most backyard and small-group events, with a 12-by-7-foot viewing surface that reads clearly for audiences up to about 125 people. Once your headcount climbs past that, guests at the back start straining, and the answer is a bigger picture rather than more seating.
Our 16ft inflatable movie screen gives you a 16-by-9-foot viewing surface for crowds up to 350, and it includes a trained staff member to handle setup and operation for the evening. It needs more room — a 22-foot-wide footprint, 18 feet of height, and a projector placed 18 to 30 feet back — so it suits school fields, church lawns, parks and community events better than the average backyard. If your event is somewhere in the middle, call us; the deciding factor is usually your available space rather than your guest count.
Add-Ons That Make the Evening
A screen is the centerpiece, but the details are what people remember. A popcorn machine is the natural pairing and the one guests notice the moment they arrive — the smell does as much work as the film. For daytime programs that run into the evening, a cotton candy machine or snow cone machine keeps younger guests happy through the wait for dark.
Comfort matters more than people expect once the sun goes down and everyone is sitting still for two hours, so many of our customers add seating and shade from our tents, tables and chairs range. Event lighting along walkways and around the food table solves the practical problem of a dark yard without spilling light onto the screen. And for events where the movie is the finale rather than the whole evening, pairing the screen with a bounce house or one of our larger event attractions gives guests something to do during the hours before it gets dark. You can browse everything that pairs well with a movie night in our party extras collection.
Where We Deliver Outdoor Movie Screens in Virginia
We deliver, set up and collect from our base in Locust Grove across a wide stretch of central and northern Virginia, including Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Orange, and reaching north toward Fairfax. If you are not sure whether your address falls inside our range, our service area page lists the communities we cover and our delivery checker will confirm it against your exact address in a few seconds.
When to Book Your Movie Night
Outdoor movie season in Virginia runs from roughly April through October, and two windows fill up first: the stretch of end-of-school and graduation events in May and June, and the run of fall festivals and Halloween screenings through October. Weekend dates in those periods are typically claimed several weeks ahead, and there are only so many screens.
If you have a date in mind, reserve it early you can always finalize the film, the add-ons and the timing later. Booking sooner costs nothing and it is the only way to guarantee the screen is yours on the night you want it.
Specs at a glance
Add this as a comparison block near the size section. Presenting both screens together does the upsell work visually, and gives the page a scannable spec table for visitors who skip prose.
|
Spec |
12ft Movie Screen |
16ft Movie Screen |
|---|---|---|
|
Viewing surface |
12 ft × 7 ft |
16 ft × 9 ft |
|
Audience |
Up to 125 |
Up to 350 |
|
Footprint |
16 W × 9 D × 12 H ft |
22 W × 9 D × 18 H ft |
|
Projector distance |
14–22 ft |
18–30 ft |
|
Circuits required |
2 |
2 |
|
Best for |
Backyards, small groups |
Schools, parks, communities |
Outdoor Movie Screen Rental FAQs
Does the rental include a projector and sound system?
Yes. The 12ft package includes the inflatable screen, a high-resolution projector, a full audio system and a Blu-ray and DVD player, plus the blower, extension cord and safety stakes. Delivery, setup and takedown are included. You bring the film.
How much space do I need for a 12ft inflatable movie screen?
Allow a level area about 20 feet wide with 12 feet of overhead clearance for the screen itself, plus room to place the projector 14 to 22 feet back — around 30 feet of total depth from the screen. Seating goes in front of or beside the projector.
How many people can watch a 12ft screen?
Up to about 125 people. For larger crowds, our 16ft screen serves up to 350 and includes a staff member to run it.
What time should the movie start?
At dusk or after full dark. Daylight washes out the picture, so we recommend planning your start time around sunset for your date and filling the earlier part of the evening with food, games or another attraction.
Do I need a license to show a movie?
For a private party at a private home with no admission charged, no. For public screenings or events hosted by schools, churches, HOAs, apartment communities, businesses or municipalities, a public performance license is generally required and is obtained from a licensing company such as Swank Motion Pictures or Criterion Pictures. Ask us if you’re unsure which applies to your event.
What if there's no power outlet where we're setting up?
We rent generators, including a quiet 3600-watt model that we recommend for movie nights because it won’t compete with the film’s audio. Tell us about your venue when you book and we’ll confirm what you need.
Can we set up on pavement or a parking lot?
Yes, though the screen is normally secured with stakes, so a hard surface requires alternative anchoring. Let us know your surface when booking so we arrive with the right equipment.
