Read a room idea as a starting point for your evening

1. Pick the idea that fits your purpose

Browse Zopley's room ideas for cinema, series, community or event sessions. A film-club idea suggests discussion, while a private-premiere idea suggests showing your own work. Choose the occasion that resembles what you want to do.

Choose a theme that suits the audience and expected conversation. Write a sentence explaining the occasion before browsing room ideas.

For a structured way to prepare a screening, use the Into Film club planning guide and adapt the activities to your own group.

2. Write the actual program

Decide what people will watch and how long it will take. The room idea does not automatically provide movies or a completed event schedule. Check your source and any viewing requirements before inviting the group.

Add the real film title, runtime and source to your plan. The room idea names an occasion and does not provide an included film catalog.

The W3C accessible media guide explains captions, transcripts and audio description. Ask which options your guests need, then test them before the session.

3. Set up the room

Create the session from your dashboard, name it clearly and select the intended video. Review entry and playback-control settings. If you use an upload, wait until it is ready and test it.

Create the room, attach the ready video and check entry with one guest. Compare capacity with the confirmed audience.

Check the actual date and cities in timeanddate's Meeting Planner before sending the invitation. Seasonal clock changes can alter the time difference.

4. Make the invitation specific

Share the room link or code with the title, time zone and expected finish. Explain whether chat is welcome throughout. The idea has done its job when your guests understand the evening without needing to read the original prompt.

Send a specific date, local times and the current link. Mention any separate viewing requirements so the theme does not hide practical details.