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Love movies? Get paid to watch trailers and/or attend movie screenings for free!

I love movies.  I prefer them to television shows.  And while there is something to be said for watching a DVD in the comfort of your own home, it just can’t quite compare to watching a new film on the big screen.

$$ for Watching Trailers

What if I told you that there is a website that will pay you to watch upcoming movie trailers? https://us.mypressplay.com/ lets you watch movie trailers, fill out a short survey and earn points to exchange for a gift card. The only “weird” thing is that they will use your camera on your laptop to watch you watch the movie as they want to gage your reaction.

Free Movies

How about free movies on the big screen before they are publicly released? Or if you prefer to stay home, there are advanced screenings online before the movies are released?

These free screenings are put on by studios in major metropolitan markets to show the film to members of the press (who in turn provide free coverage of the film) and to create positive word of mouth among moviegoers.

 There are a couple of movie screening websites that provide screening information as well as offering contests to win movie passes. Advancescreenings.com does a great job of cataloging screenings by city. Red Carpet Crash also offers screenings and contests. Follow these sites on Twitter and like them on Facebook for the latest info. In my experiences, most of these sites are not overly spammy. The more often you check them, the more likely you are to get passes.

You scored free screening passes…now what?

1) Arrive Early. You should must arrive at least an hour early to avoid sitting in the front row and at least 15 minutes early for online screenings. These screenings are intentionally overbooked, so it is possible to be turned away if you’re not there early enough.

2) Get a seat before you make your way to the bathroom or concession stand. The theater will fill up quickly.

3) Leave your cell phone in the car. Since the films have not yet been released, many screenings prohibit cell phones in the theater.  Yes, they will ask you to leave if you get out your phone.

So now you know the secret!  Maybe I will see you at the movies!

Free Movies?

Free Movies

Free Movie Screening: Once Upon a Twilight – Tuesday in Jacksonville! Limited passes so act fast! My blog regarding free movies follows the link so click, grab your movie passes and then read up on how you can see free movies!

https://advancescreenings.com/screening/you_re_cordially_invited/us/fl/jacksonville#Ni86x2Ou

I love movies.  I prefer them to television shows.  And while there is something to be said for watching a DVD in the comfort of your own home, it just can’t quite compare to watching a new film on the big screen.

What if I told you that not only could you watch movies at various movie theaters for free, but that you can watch them before they are publicly released? Or if you prefer to stay home, there are advanced screenings online before the movies are released? And better yet, that you could possibly be paid to watch an advanced screening of a movie?

These free screenings are put on by studios in major metropolitan markets to show the film to members of the press (who in turn provide free coverage of the film) and to create positive word of mouth among moviegoers.

There are several websites that can help you find these passes.  Gofobo.com is my favorite. Once you sign up they will email you with any advance screenings in your area, any online advance screenings, and sometimes with studies in which if you qualify you watch an advanced screening and they pay your to watch your reaction and fill out a survey at the end. ( I am being paid $30 next week to watch a movie). Gofobo also has contests for DVDs and other movie swag.

The studios often have advance screening options: Sony, Lionsgate, Searchlight Pictures, STX Films, United Artists and Warner all offer some advance screenings and will alert you if there is a screening in your area if you sign up on their websites. SeeItFirst is where you can find free movie tickets for Disney movie screenings. You’ll need to register so they can notify you of future movie premieres near you.

 There are a couple of movie screening websites that provide screening information as well as offering contests to win movie passes. Advancescreenings.com does a great job of cataloging screenings by city. Red Carpet Crash also offers screenings and contests. Follow these sites on Twitter and like them on Facebook for the latest info. In my experiences, most of these sites are not overly spammy. The more often you check them, the more likely you are to get passes.

 So now that you know how to receive the screenings, what do you need to know about attending these events?

1) Arrive Early. You should must arrive at least an hour early to avoid sitting in the front row and at least 15 minutes early for online screenings. These screenings are intentionally overbooked, so it is possible to be turned away if you’re not there early enough.

2) Get a seat before you make your way to the bathroom or concession stand. The theater will fill up quickly.

3) Leave your cell phone in the car. Since the films have not yet been released, many screenings prohibit cell phones in the theater.  Yes, they will ask you to leave if you get out your phone.

So now you know the secret!  Maybe I will see you at the movies!