Here's how you can rent and stream features on our website. Many are available exclusively through arthouse theaters — and not on Netflix or Amazon.

Once you’ve decided on a film, click “Rent Digital Screening”. This will take you to the Eventive website where you can create an account and rent the film. Generally, 50% of the rental price will support our theater.

The account you create will be used for all films rented through that platform, so please save your login information.

Note: This account is not associated with your membership.

Members can use their member codes (sent via email) to receive a discount. If you did not receive or lost your code, please email us.

Below is screenshot of where you enter the code on Eventive.

1. Watch on your TV with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV or Android TV.Open the Eventive app on your device (you may need to download the app first) and login to your Eventive account. There you will be able to watch any of your available rentals directly on your TV.

2. Watch on your computer, tablet, or phone.Login to your account and you will be able to stream your film from your browser.

3. Watch on your TV by connecting your computer to it.This is as simple as running an HDMI cable from your computer to your television and selecting the appropriate input. You can even unplug your Blu-ray player and plug its HDMI cable in your computer. The TV then mirrors your computer screen.

3. Watch on your TV through your Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV Stick device.This option is available if the film's distributor offers an app for your streaming device. We recommend this method for the best quality and minimal fuss. (You'll have to install and open the app on your streaming device, of course.)

4. Watch on your TV through your phone/tablet using Apple AirPlay or Chromecast.Another option is to stream films with your Apple TV or Chromecast by screen sharing with your smartphone, tablet, or computer on the same Wi-Fi network. Begin queuing up the film on your device. In the on-screen playback controls, tap the connection icon to begin sending video to your television. (We find this mode of streaming to be the most unreliable.) Instructions for screen sharing using your Apple TV can be found here. For information on screen sharing using your Chromecast, click here.

First, check your email spam folder, as your ticket confirmation email may have landed there. It is also possible that your confirmation may not arrive immediately. Please wait a few minutes and check again. Independent distributors and theaters are working hard to adapt to these challenging circumstances and periods of high rental volume may result in a short delay.

If you require further assistance, you will need to contact the film’s distributor. As these transactions are not handled by the theater, we are only able to offer limited assistance.

List of distributors. Kino Lorber: Website | Email
Magnolia Pictures: Website | Email
Music Box Films: Website | Email
Film Movement: Website | Email
Oscilloscope: Email

Please be aware: These transactions are not handled directly by the theater. As such, we are only able to offer limited assistance. If there’s something that we missed, or if you have additional questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to email us.

When you rent one of these films, roughly 50% of your purchase goes back to the distributor for the rights to play the movie. The other half goes directly to the theater, just like with our regular programming.

Your support is especially appreciated while our doors are closed. When you stream one of our virtual main attractions, you help support our nonprofit theaters and staff, as well as the independent filmmakers who made these films. Thank you!