1. Arthouse & Independent Screenings

  • Carefully curated selections of rare and independent films.

  • Screenings followed by live discussions with curators, critics, or the audience.

  • Tickets available online and at the venue.

Format:

  • 2–3 times per week, primarily in the evenings

  • In collaboration with film clubs, embassies, festivals, and cultural institutions

2. Documentary Nights

  • Thematic sessions (e.g. environment, politics, society, science).

  • Guest speakers or experts join to lead meaningful post-screening discussions.

  • A hybrid format combining film and knowledge exchange.

Format:

  • Branded series (e.g. Documentary Thursdays)

  • Joint initiatives with universities, NGOs, and foundations

3. Premieres & Film Festivals

  • The main hall becomes a venue for opening or closing nights.

  • Red carpet moments, photo zone, media presence hosted in the foyer.

  • Events may conclude with a live concert, awards, or a panel talk.

Format:

  • 1–2 major festivals per year

  • Additional micro-festivals (youth, student, themed)

🔁 How Film Events Connect with Other KOSMOS Spaces

🎤 Foyer + Restaurant

– Pre-show cocktails, afterparties, exhibition tie-ins

– Red carpet, photo wall, pop-up installations

– Informal audience discussions after screenings

🎙️ Small Hall 1

– Film-related workshops, short film discussion groups
– Guest lectures by directors, student film labs
🖼️ Small Hall 2

– Multimedia exhibitions related to the film's theme (design, VR, digital art)
– Podcast recording, backstage interviews
📚 Education Rooms

– Courses like Intro to Cinema, Critique & Analysis
– Scriptwriting, directing, editing workshops
– School screenings followed by educational sessions

🎬 What It Takes to Organize a Film Event at KOSMOS

✅ 1. Choose the Event Format

  • Regular curated screening

  • Themed film night with guest discussion

  • Premiere or festival opening/closing

  • Special hybrid formats (e.g. Fashion Film + Live Show)


👥 Who We Need – Staffing & Partnerships

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🎯 Internal Roles (KOSMOS Team)

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Role | Responsibility

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Program Curator | Selects the film(s), defines the concept and audience

Technician | Handles projection, lighting, and sound setup

Hall Manager | Coordinates audience entry, seating, timing, order

Bar / Café Staff | Manages service before and after the screening

PR & SMM Manager | Promotes the event, handles media and guest communications

Event Manager | Overall coordination, guest hosting, backstage logistics

🤝 External Partners & Participants

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Type | Role & Value

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Director / Film Representative| Hosts Q&A, adds depth and exclusivity

Moderator / Host | Leads post-screening discussion with guest and audience

Festival / Cultural Institute | Provides film access, content, promo material

Embassy / Cultural Fund | Potential funding, guest connections, ready-made audiences

Local NGOs / Universities | Ensure educational value and guaranteed turnout


💶 Estimated Additional Costs (Per Event)

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Cost Item | Estimated Amount (€) | Notes

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Screening rights (per film) | 100–500 | Often free via partnerships (festivals, embassies)

Guest honorarium | 200–600 | If attending in person

Travel & accommodation | 300–700 | May be covered by a partner

Moderator / Speaker fee | 100–200 | Varies by expertise and profile

Promo materials / Posters | 50–150 | Social media graphics, flyers, signage

Translation / Subtitles | 50–150 | Interpreters, subtitling, technical support

Catering / VIP reception | 150–300 | Optional – for partner/press events

Estimated Total Budget: €700–1,800 per event


📬 Who to Contact

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Task | Suggested Source

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Film rights | Distributors, film festivals, filmmakers directly

Moderator / Lecturer | Universities, film critics, curators

Film selection | Arthouse catalogs, embassies, cultural institutions

Partner acquisition | Goethe-Institut, Institut Français, Eesti Filmi Instituut

Audience development | Cinema communities, local film groups, KOSMOS mailing list & social media