Organize a Screening

Frac Attack was made to inspire action to protect our environment. The more people who see the movie, the better! That’s why we’re streaming it online and inviting individuals and community groups to host their own screenings of any size. Please feel free to embed the movie on your website and read on for info on organizing your own event.

Contact us to let us know about your event and we’ll post it on this site!

Download a PDF of the screening poster that you can customize with the time and location of your event. Frac Attack Screening Poster (PDF, 2.6 MB)

Follow these steps for a successful screening…

1. Decide your primary goal for the event. Do you want to create dialogue? Focus efforts around a particular action? Knowing your desired outcome will help determine who you want to invite and where you want to hold the screening.
2. Secure a location. Based on your primary goal for the event, choose a place that will provide the right atmosphere for your target audience. Consider size, location, accessibility and cost.
3. Figure out screening logistics. If you have access to the technology, the cheapest, most low-impact way to show the film is to project the streaming video from the internet. This requires a computer with high-speed internet, a digital projector and the appropriate cables. Alternatively, you can get a DVD of the movie and show it on a TV or screen of any size. Contact us if you need a DVD.
4. Spread the word. Keeping in mind your goals for the event, reach out to your desired audience. Be strategic – you probably have limited time, so focus your efforts on reaching people where they are. Sometimes all you need is word of mouth; to reach a broad audience you could make a Facebook event page, put up flyers in your community, send the info to email lists, and even contact your local newspapers and other media outlets. If you let us know about your event, we can post it on this site!
5. Have your event. Screen the film and lead a discussion. You can even invite local activists or others knowledgeable about the issues to answer questions. Be ready to provide people with concrete ways they can take action. Consider providing refreshments or making it a potluck. Take photos and do a head count of how many people attend. Put out a contact list so you can stay in touch with people after the event.
6. Keep the momentum going. Follow up with people in your community to organize more events and actions. Join forces with other groups in your region. Protect our environment!