Outdoor cinema projection glowing under the night sky in Crete

The Director's Notes

Your questions, answered

Everything you need to know about our setup, weather policies and the areas we cover across Crete, told as scenes from your evening.

Behind the scenes

Scenes from your evening

The practical details, told as a screenplay. Tap any scene to read the story.

The Box Office: How much does an outdoor cinema cost in Crete?
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The Box Office

Our packages start at €450 for a Family Movie Night, priced for four guests, and range up to €1,950 for The Premiere, our flagship red-carpet production. Starlight for Two is €690, The Gathering is €850 for up to fourteen guests, and The Proposal is €1,250. Additional guests are €60 each — the same per-head rate as The Gathering, so there is never a cheaper way to bring more people. From nine guests upwards The Gathering is both the better evening and the better value. Final pricing depends on your location and any add-ons, and we always confirm the total in your personalised quote within 24 hours.

On Location: Do you deliver to villas and beaches?
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On Location

Yes. We deliver and set up at private villas, beachfronts, hotel terraces, rooftops and poolside locations anywhere on Crete. All we need is access to a standard power socket — we bring a 20-metre extension cable, so the screen goes where the view is best rather than where the plug happens to be. We arrive about 90 minutes before sunset and collect everything after the credits roll.

The Grand Gesture: Can you set up a surprise proposal?
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The Grand Gesture

Absolutely. Our Proposal package is designed for the moment of a lifetime. We style the scene with illuminated MARRY ME letters, rose petals, candles and champagne on ice, then play a film or message of your choice on the big screen. We work discreetly so your partner suspects nothing until the perfect moment arrives.

Weather the Storm: What happens if it rains?
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Weather the Storm

Crete's summer nights are warm and dry, but we keep a close eye on the forecast. If the weather turns against us, we simply rebook your screening to another evening at no extra cost. Your booking is flexible, so you never lose out.

The Island: Which areas of Crete do you cover?
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The Island

We deliver across all of Crete, including Chania, Apokoronas, Rethymno, Heraklion, Gouves, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos and the surrounding villages. Free delivery within 20km of base, with a modest fee further out, confirmed in your personalised quote.

The Comparison: Couldn't we just buy a cheap projector ourselves?
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The Comparison

You could — and you would spend your holiday evening untangling cables, fighting glare on a bedsheet and listening through phone speakers. We bring a cinema-bright projector, a giant screen, true cinema sound, styled seating, popcorn and a host — then make it all disappear. You get the memory; we do the work.

The Programme: Can we watch any film we like?
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The Programme

Almost always yes. You choose the film — a classic, a new release, a family favourite, even your own wedding video or a personal montage. We advise on the simplest licensing-safe way to screen your choice when we confirm your booking, and we handle all the technical setup on the night.

Leave No Trace: Will the villa be disturbed — do we need the owner's permission?
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Leave No Trace

We are guests in your villa's story, not intruders. Nothing is fixed, drilled or moved without care; our kit is free-standing and runs from a single household socket, and we pack every last kernel of popcorn away before midnight. A quick heads-up to your villa owner or manager is polite — many of them are our partners and love it.

The Fine Print: How do payment and cancellation work?
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The Fine Print

No deposit is taken until your date is confirmed, and you can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before your evening. If the weather turns, we rebook you at no cost. In short: the only thing you risk by enquiring is discovering your villa's best-kept secret.

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Reserve your evening

Every evening includes the 200-inch screen, cinema sound, luxury seating, a popcorn bar and a discreet host — set up, styled and packed away without you lifting a finger. Tell us your date and we will reply within 24 hours.

Weather promise. If the night turns, we rebook your screening free — you never lose your evening.

Book without risk. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your evening. No deposit taken until your date is confirmed.

One crew, few evenings. We host a limited number of screenings each week, so summer dates are allocated first come, first served.

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Chania
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Heraklion
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Platanias
Elounda Bay
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Starlight Cinema Crete. Luxury outdoor cinema hire across Crete, Greece. Private open-air cinema experiences for couples, families and celebrations, including romantic starlight movie nights and proposal packages. Serving Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos and surrounding villages. 200-inch screen, premium projector, cinema sound, fully delivered, styled and collected at your villa, beach, terrace or rooftop.

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