Rooftop Movies

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
  1. Bembridge, Courtney (Feb 29, 2012). "Making the most of Perth's urban spaces". ABC Online. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  3. "April program of Rooftop Movies announced". screenwest.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  4. "Rooftop Movies prove blockbuster for Perth". The West Australian. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  5. McHugh, Jillian (April 6, 2013). "Flashes and faux pas as Miss Universe WA finds finalists". Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  6. Demasi, Jerri (11 January 2013). "Circus comes to rooftop movies". WAToday.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  7. Alexander, Helen (20 December 2013). "The best outdoor cinemas around the country". The New Daily. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  8. Brech, Anna (14 August 2013). "The world's best outdoor cinemas". Stylist. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  9. Tynan, Alice (4 July 2013). "Screen sirens: Australia's most beautiful cinemas". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
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