Venue Rental
Northwest Film Forum’s 8,000 square feet of 1920s Seattle charm are ideal for private and corporate parties, meetings, screenings, rehearsals, and fundraisers – our theaters and lobby are yours to rent!
The cinemas have a bold, raw look, with hardwood floors, bare wood columns, and 20-foot-high ceiling. Parties of many sizes can be accommodated in our two theaters: Cinema 1 seats 117, and Cinema 2 accommodates 46. The lobby is also available for parties and receptions. To discuss availability & rates, please fill out the inquiry form. Email our House Manager, Louie Romo, louie (at) nwfilmforum.org with any questions. Please note: inquiries will be responded to Wednesday-Sunday.
Cinema 1 – 117 seats
About Cinema 1 (nonprofit rate range: $150-$250/hour)
- 117 seat capacity
- Stadium seating
- 5.0 surround sound for DCP/Blu-ray, Stereo for MP4/Quicktime files
- Movie screen and floor space/stage in front of screen
- Two microphone setup
- Spotlights
- Heating/Air Conditioning
- Projection capabilities: DCP, MP4/quicktime files, Blu-Ray, DVD, 35mm/16mm, VHS
Photography by Elisa-Huerta-Enochian
Cinema 2 – 46 seats
About Cinema 2 (nonprofit rate range: $75-$125/hour)
- 46 seat capacity
- 5.0 surround sound for DCP/Blu-ray, Stereo for MP4/Quicktime files
- Heating/Air Conditioning
- Projection capabilities: MP4/quicktime files, Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS, 35mm
Lobby
Flat rate – $100/hour
- 875 sq. ft.
- Ideal for receptions
- Brand new sound system
- Accessible concessions stand
Workshop room (Upstairs)
Flat rate – $20/hour
- 300 sq. ft.
- Seats 12 comfortably
- Equipped with a digital projector
- Please note: this room is not ADA accessible
Venue Rental FAQ
A private rental does not include a listing on our event calendar. Fees are $50 for listing on website, $75 for listing on website and poster in lobby
You are responsible for ticket sales, both pre-sales and at the door.
The main floor of the Forum, including the theaters and lobby, are accessible via a ramp. We have one restroom on the main floor built to ADA standards.
There is a fee of $100 for outside alcohol. Our concession stand is stocked with the best popcorn in Seattle, candy, soft drinks, beer, cider and wine. All beverages, including alcohol, are allowed inside the theaters. If you would like your guests to be able to purchase snacks during your event, please check the “concessions” box on your rental request.
We offer many non-profit rentals and understand budgets can vary across organizations. If your budget is outside of our listed range for non-profits, please let us know as we will do the best we can to accommodate.