Location
Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street | Hollywood, CA 90028
About
Completed in 2003, the Linwood Dunn Theater is a state-of-the-art screening facility with 286 seats, named in honor of visual effects pioneer Linwood Dunn. The screening room is designed to provide reference standard presentation in 35mm and 70mm motion picture formats for both image and sound quality. The theater is also equipped for digital presentation. In addition, the theater serves as a venue for lectures, panel discussions, and Academy forums on a variety of subjects. The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at the Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood—also home of the Academy Film Archive, Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, and Science and Technology Council.
CONTACT
Chris Roginski
Vice President, Events
croginski@oscars.org
Gerry Owen
Associate Director, Events
gerry.owen@oscars.org
Private Events General Mailbox
private.events@oscars.org
Capacity & Dimensions
Seating capacity: 286
Screen: 42’ X 18’ (Maximum Size)
SOund & Picture formats
35mm
70mm
4K Digital Cinema
7.1 Surround Sound
Dolby Digital
DTS
Linwood Dunn Theater
286 seats
(and 4 accessible spaces for wheelchairs)
Theater Rental Fee:
Weeknight Rates: $7,500 (6 hours), $10,000 (8 hours)
Weekend Rates: $9,375 (6 hours), $12,500 (8 hours)
• 6-8 hours of site access included for setup, rehearsal/content check, screening/event, and strike
•Audio, lighting, projection, theater management and theater staff included
• $5,000 additional AV/engineering minimum for enhanced programs (such as musical performance production or multimedia/multisession program)
Receptions / Installations:
• Dunn & Pickford Lobbies: $4,000 (weeknight) | $5,000 (weekend)
• Vine Street Terrace Extension (Exterior): $2,000 (weeknight) | $2,500 (weekend)
• Lounge / Green Room: $750 (weeknight) | $1,000 (weekend)
• Additional Load In/Out Time: $500/hour (weeknight) | $625 (weekend)
Vine Street Terrace Extension Requirements
• Final layout must be approved by the Academy prior to submission to the City of Los Angeles
• Temporary walls or hedges are required for Terrace enclosure
• Exit signage must be visible and properly lit
• Lighting and power (including generator and power distribution) must be provided by client/host
Corporate Membership:
Corporate Members have exclusive hospitality privileges to host private events at Academy Film Archive and Linwood Dunn Theater. Through Corporate Membership, businesses demonstrate their commitment to arts, culture, and community—all while providing the Academy Foundation with vital funds to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema. Please contact the Office of Corporate Partnerships at museumpartnerships@oscars.org for more information.
Location
Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street | Hollywood, CA 90028
About
Completed in 2003, the Linwood Dunn Theater is a state-of-the-art screening facility with 286 seats, named in honor of visual effects pioneer Linwood Dunn. The screening room is designed to provide reference standard presentation in 35mm and 70mm motion picture formats for both image and sound quality. The theater is also equipped for digital presentation. In addition, the theater serves as a venue for lectures, panel discussions, and Academy forums on a variety of subjects. The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at the Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood—also home of the Academy Film Archive, Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, and Science and Technology Council.
CONTACT
Chris Roginski
Vice President, Events
croginski@oscars.org
Gerry Owen
Associate Director, Events
gerry.owen@oscars.org
Private Events General Mailbox
private.events@oscars.org
Capacity & Dimensions
Seating capacity: 286
Screen: 42’ X 18’ (Maximum Size)
SOund & Picture formats
35mm
70mm
4K Digital Cinema
7.1 Surround Sound
Dolby Digital
DTS
Linwood Dunn Theater
286 seats
(and 4 accessible spaces for wheelchairs)
Theater Rental Fee:
Weeknight Rates: $7,500 (6 hours), $10,000 (8 hours)
Weekend Rates: $9,375 (6 hours), $12,500 (8 hours)
• 6-8 hours of site access included for setup, rehearsal/content check, screening/event, and strike
•Audio, lighting, projection, theater management and theater staff included
• $5,000 additional AV/engineering minimum for enhanced programs (such as musical performance production or multimedia/multisession program)
Receptions / Installations:
• Dunn & Pickford Lobbies: $4,000 (weeknight) | $5,000 (weekend)
• Vine Street Terrace Extension (Exterior): $2,000 (weeknight) | $2,500 (weekend)
• Lounge / Green Room: $750 (weeknight) | $1,000 (weekend)
• Additional Load In/Out Time: $500/hour (weeknight) | $625 (weekend)
Vine Street Terrace Extension Requirements
• Final layout must be approved by the Academy prior to submission to the City of Los Angeles
• Temporary walls or hedges are required for Terrace enclosure
• Exit signage must be visible and properly lit
• Lighting and power (including generator and power distribution) must be provided by client/host
Corporate Membership:
Corporate Members have exclusive hospitality privileges to host private events at Academy Film Archive and Linwood Dunn Theater. Through Corporate Membership, businesses demonstrate their commitment to arts, culture, and community—all while providing the Academy Foundation with vital funds to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema. Please contact the Office of Corporate Partnerships at museumpartnerships@oscars.org for more information.