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Welcome to the Ninth Street Independent
Film Center Screening Room



For more rental/booking information, please read the Screening Room FAQ and contact our House Manager with any inquiries.

You can also download a copy of our Rental Agreement [pdf]. Returning clients, please download this Feedback Form and return it to us at your convenience.

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Rates



Professional Package:
Includes full professional projection booth package with Dolby Surround Sound, Projectionist/Technician and one House Staffer.
  • $100 per hour (2 hours minimum, must include time for set up and break down)

    Special Event Package:
    Good for presentations, auditions, demonstrations, etc. Includes House Staffer and access to a digital projector with small speakers and computer connections (VGA only) and/or TV monitor with DVD or VHS player. The client must provide a laptop for hook up. (Package does not include Projectionist/Technician).
  • $50 per hour (must include time for set up and break down)

    House Sound:
    Add access to our Dolby Surround System to the Special Event Package for an extra $25 dollars an hour. This is recommended for large groups, specifically for microphones (to amplify presenters' voices) or media presentations that must include a higher level of audio.
    Please note: this package does not include a sound technician, but we will power up the system and provide one microphone, cable and stand. You can also plug in a mixer or audio device of your choosing.




    Pay for an existing confirmed reservation:







    Availability





    NINTH STREET SCREENING ROOM FAQ



    What: We have a “Black Box” Multi-purpose Screening Room with an 80-seat capacity. The room is about 1000 square feet. Rental includes use of a reception area which adds about an additional 1000 square feet. There is a projection booth that can screen videos in the following formats: 16mm, DVD, VHS, digibeta and Super 8. We also have an over head projector the can be hooked up to a laptop.

    Where: Ninth Street Independent Film Center is located at 145 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 in the heart of the SOMA, between Mission St. and Howard St. Map.

    When: The Screening Room is available for rental during regular business hours, evenings and weekends too. Availability can be viewed on the calendar, listed on the screening room page.

    How: You can send reservation inquiries to reservations@ninthstreet.org with a description of your event, the time and date.

    How much does it cost:
    We have several packages we use to simplify pricing for our clients. These include:

    Independent Media Package: Includes full professional projection booth package with Dolby Surround Sound, Projectionist and one House Staff.
  • $100 per hour (2 hours or less, must include set up/break down)
  • $80 per hour (3 hours +, must include set up/break down)

    Special Event Package: Includes House Staff person and access to a digital projector with small speakers and computer connections (VGA) only and/or TV monitor with DVD player; client must provide laptop for hook up. (Package does not include projectionist).
  • $50 per hour (must include set up/break down)

    Conference or Audition Package: M-F during business hours only (for after-hour rates see Special Event Package, above). Includes access to a digital projector with small speakers and computer connections (VGA) only and/or TV monitor with DVD player; client must provide laptop for hook up. (Package does not include staff support).
  • $30 per hour

    Do I need to sign a contract??
    Once we have settled on a date and time, we will send you an email with information and make your reservation. This information will include a copy of our Rental Agreement which must be sent to our office along with payment.

    Can I sell tickets to my event??
    You are allowed to sell tickets to events at Ninth Street. If your event is open to the public, or you will be collecting/selling tickets, you need to bring someone to run the door, or hire an additional Ninth Street house staff member.

    Do you have additional equipment? What happens if something goes wrong??
    Ninth Street is not responsible for setting up or operating any additional equipment, and cannot be held liable if there are technical difficulties. That said, our house staff members will be there to help if there are minor technical problems and are at your service during the event.

    I want to have food and drinks at my event, is this OK??
    Food and drinks are allowed, but please leave the Screening Room as you found it. All trash must be thrown away, and chairs and tables must be returned to how they were when you found the room. There is a $100 penalty for leaving the Screening Room dirty. If you decide to have food in the Screening Room you are responsible for cleaning up all food items, including spills and crumbs. A vacuum will be made available upon request.

    I have to run after my event and I don’t want to be bothered with setting the room up again. What should I do??
    Make sure the house staff knows that they will need to reset the room after you leave, and be aware that this will be added to their total hours. We can also arrange to have our janitorial service come in with enough notice, and you can pay them directly.

    How do I pay for renting the Screening Room??
    Payment should be received prior to the day of the event. Payment methods include check, cash or paypal. Note, if payment is not received within a week of the event your event could be canceled.

    My event fell through! What now??
    Cancellations must take place two weeks before an event or you will be charged for 50% OF YOUR ORIGINAL BOOKING FEE (this applies to reservations booked within the two week mark).