private screening
Invitation-only film viewing
A private screening is a showing of a film to a select audience rather than the general public.
Studios hold private screenings for critics, investors, or test audiences before wide release.
The term also applies to personal viewings arranged by individuals with access: They held a private screening at their home theater.
The exclusivity implies either professional purpose or wealth.
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- film premiereMovie's inaugural public showing
- invitationRequest to attend
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- VIPNotable, for short
inner circle · advance · preview · theater · film · home theater · red carpet · black tie · sneak peek · intimate · celebrity · press · critics · unveiling · first look · debut · audience · projector
- accessaccess, authorization, credentials, exclusive access, insider access
- airport securityTSA, TSA agent, security, security checkpoint, metal detector
- cinemasmovie theater, cinema, movie house, picture house, multiplex
- galasgala, charity gala, benefit gala, art gala, awards gala
private screeningtheatrical release
Film shown in theaters
wide release · general release · cinema release · limited release · premiere
private, screening, privately, privateer, privation, deprive, deprivation, privacy, privatize