Rooftop Movies is Perth’s first rooftop cinema, located atop a multi-story carpark in Northbridge, Western Australia. [1]
It is open during Perth’s summer months and screens a variety of films from cult classics to recent releases. [2] Artrage produces Rooftop Movies, in partnership with City of Perth Parking. [3]
The pilot program for Rooftop Movies occurred in 2012, with an opening night screening of The Big Lebowski selling out in a matter of minutes. [4] Films are sometimes accompanied by pre and post screening entertainment, such as DJs, bands or live comedy and the program often includes weekly and one-off special events.
In 2012, Rooftop Movies featured a special event screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a DJ set by Efren Ramirez who played Pedro Sanchez in the film. [2]
In 2013, Rooftop Movies hosted the Miss Universe Australia WA State Final. [5] The space was also used as a venue for Fringe World Festival 2013. [6]
Rooftop Movies regularly features on the list of the best outdoor cinemas in the world. [7] [8] [9]