Drafthouse Films Screening Nights
Coming to Drive-In Theater Near You
Mini Urban Theater becomes first drive-in to showcase the distribution company’s provocative, visionary and artfully unusual movies
AUSTIN, Texas––This February, Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in becomes the first drive-in theater in the world to feature movies from Drafthouse Films–the film distribution arm of the exciting and innovative Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain–at both the Austin and Miami locations. Tim League, founder of Alamo Drafthouse helped to redefine “going to the movies”–from a mere trip to the cinema to an inviting experience through the theater’s one- of-a-kind programming and emphasis on quality entertainment. With a focus on bringing off-the-beaten-path movies to fans with an appreciation for great storytelling, the partnership is further reinventing how film aficionados enjoy the selections that Drafthouse Films specially chooses.
“We’ve always thought of our drive-in as another platform to showcase independent films and I wanted to provide moviegoers with a new way to experience the carefully curated movies offered by Drafthouse Films. With Drafthouse Films Screening Nights, we’re blending Drafthouse Films’ distinct repertoire with the intimate feel that only our drive-in affords, to create a truly unique experience you won’t find anywhere else,” Frank remarked.
Just as Drafthouse Films has forged a path by bringing to life artful and visionary movies that may have otherwise gone unnoticed, Blue Starlite has made a name for itself by specializing in indie flicks and cult classics, and reshaping the drive-in experience. Frank, taking cues and inspiration from the ever-supportive League, has crafted a number of eclectic series, but none quite like Drafthouse Films Screening Nights.
“We’re excited to work with Blue Starlite on this special screening series to offer moviegoers a new way to experience our films on the big screen,” said VP of Marketing & Distribution, Sumyi Khong Antonson.
With access to a multitude of fresh and thought-provoking movies–both old and new–from around the world, Frank handpicks each month’s films, starting with the launch in February. For film fanatics looking to get a jump on Valentine’s Day, Blue Starlite Austin will kick off Drafthouse Films Screening Nights February 5, featuring acclaimed director Michel Gondry’s French romantic-drama Mood Indigo. Drafthouse Films Screening Nights starts in late February for the Miami location and will feature the 2011 dance-battle comedy The FP.
For more details about Drafthouse Films Screening Nights, check out www.bluestarlitedrivein.com. To learn more about Drafthouse Films, visit www.drafthousefilms.com.
About Drafthouse Films
Drafthouse Films, the film distribution arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, is a curated brand of provocative, visionary and artfully unusual films new and old from around the world. Following the earnestly simple motto of “sharing the films we love with the widest audience possible,” Drafthouse Films debuted in 2010 with the theatrical release of Four Lions, which was named one of Time Magazine’s “Top 10 Films Of The Year.” The company's
second release Bullhead was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar® in 2012, followed by internationally
celebrated Danish comedy Klown, which was slated for a Warner Bros/Todd Phillips produced US remake. The
release of the groundbreaking documentary The Act Of Killing, produced by Errol Morris and Werner Herzog won
top prizes at festivals worldwide and earned the year’s strongest box office opening for a documentary in 2013.
About Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In
Whereas other modern drive-ins are sprawling, rural affairs, the Blue Starlite is designed to happen right in the heart of the city. Creator Josh Frank decided this concept requires less space and is a more exclusive, more personal, and a much more convenient movie-going experience. With a mix of nostalgia, and modern design, Blue Starlite has tapped into a longing for a more social, less isolated experience. Since Frank opened his first ‘Mini Urban Drive-In,’ he has upgraded from an alley fitting 18 cars to a lot on a local movie studio with a 50-car capacity. He recently opened his third location in Miami’s ‘Republic of Coconut Grove.’
About Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In
Whereas other modern drive-ins are sprawling, rural affairs, the Blue Starlite is designed to happen right in the heart of the city. Creator Josh Frank decided this concept requires less space and is a more exclusive, more personal, and a much more convenient movie-going experience. With a mix of nostalgia, and modern design, Blue Starlite has tapped into a longing for a more social, less isolated experience. Since Frank opened his first ‘Mini Urban Drive-In,’ he has upgraded from an alley fitting 18 cars to a lot on a local movie studio with a 50-car capacity. He recently opened his third location in Miami’s ‘Republic of Coconut Grove.’
