FAQs

Do I need to provide my own movie or media?

Yes. Lone Star Cinema provides all of the professional equipment needed for your outdoor movie experience — including the screen, projector, speakers, and setup.

You’ll simply provide the content you’d like to watch.

There are three easy ways to connect your media:

1. Wireless Connection (Recommended)

Use AirPlay, casting, or screen mirroring directly from your phone, tablet, or laptop to the projector.

2. HDMI Connection

Connect your laptop, gaming console, streaming device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), tablet, or phone using the provided HDMI cable.

3. Blu-ray / DVD Player

We provide a Blu-ray/DVD player — just bring your favorite disc and press play.

If you’re unsure which option is best for your setup, we’re happy to guide you before your event to make sure everything runs smoothly.
What areas do you service?

All bookings are subject to review and approval based on service area, driving distance, and overall event logistics.

If your location falls outside of our current serviceable range, we’ll notify you promptly via email or text. In some cases, we may still be able to accommodate your event with a custom travel quote, depending on location and availability.

If you’re unsure about your location, feel free to submit your booking request — we’ll review the details and follow up accordingly.
How much space do I need?

For our base 15-foot screen, we recommend:

  • At least 20 feet of width
  • 25–30 feet of viewing distance
  • Access to a standard power outlet within 100 feet

If a power outlet isn’t nearby, no problem — we offer a Portable Power Solution to power your event anywhere, see here.

Not sure if your yard works? Send us a photo and we’ll confirm everything fits perfectly.
Do you provide seating?

At the moment, no — we provide the screen, projector, and sound system.

Guests typically bring lawn chairs, blankets, or set up picnic-style seating.
Do you stay during the movie?

For most events, we complete setup before your start time and return at the scheduled end time for takedown — allowing you to enjoy the experience privately with your guests.

If you’d prefer a Lone Star Cinema technician to remain on-site throughout the event for added peace of mind, you can add our On-Site Technician option for an additional fee, see here.
What happens if it rains or there’s bad weather?

If weather conditions are unsafe (rain, lightning, or high winds), we will reschedule your event at no additional cost.

We monitor the forecast closely leading up to your event and will communicate proactively.
What types of events do you do?

We provide outdoor movie setups for:

  • Birthday parties
  • Family movie nights
  • Sports watching
  • Video game nights
  • HOA events
  • Graduation celebrations
  • Neighborhood gatherings
  • Church & school events
  • Date nights
  • Holiday movie nights

If you have something unique in mind, we’re happy to customize the experience.
What if something gets damaged?

We treat every setup with care. However, the booking client is responsible for any damage caused by guests, pets, or misuse of equipment.
Can pets be around the equipment?

We love pets — but for safety, please keep them secured away from equipment and cables.