Host an event / Fundraising nights
We put films in fields.
That's basically the whole idea.
Firefly is a pop-up drive-in cinema, based in Wellington, touring Aotearoa since 2013. No permanent building, no popcorn empire — just a screen, a paddock, and whoever turns up.
$4,200
Avg. raised per night
60/40
Revenue split in your favour
$0
Upfront cost to your group
12 wks
Typical lead time
How it works
You bring the people.
We bring the night.
Firefly is a pop-up drive-in cinema, based in Wellington, touring Aotearoa since 2013. No permanent building, no popcorn empire — just a screen, a paddock, and whoever turns up.
1. Pick a date & a film
Tell us what you're raising for. We'll suggest films your crowd will actually turn up for — family classics, sing-alongs, Kiwi favourites.
2. We handle the site
Screen, FM transmitter, generators, licensing, insurance, ushers, portaloos. You don't need a venue — we can bring the drive-in to your school field or car park.
3. You bring the crowd
You promote it through your network — parents, whānau, members, mailing list. We give you posters, socials tiles and a dedicated ticket page.
4. Cash lands the next week
60% of every ticket sold through your page goes back to your cause. We invoice, reconcile, and pay out within 7 working days.
What's included
Everything, honestly.
No hidden hire fees, no last-minute surcharges. If you’ve ever tried to run one of these yourself, you’ll know what a relief that is.
The revenue split
Tickets are typically $25 per car (up to 5 people). You keep 60%. We keep 40% to cover the film, the crew and the kit. A packed night of 150 cars = about $2,250 straight to your cause. No merchandise to shift, no door-to-door selling.
- 12m outdoor cinema screen & 4K projector
- Public liability & film licensing
- Branded ticket page with your logo
- Traffic marshalling and site setup
- 12m outdoor cinema screen & 4K projector
- Public liability & film licensing
- Branded ticket page with your logo
- Traffic marshalling and site setup
How it works
You bring the people.
We bring the night.
Raroa Intermediate — Wellington
$5,180
"We were quoted $9k to hire a screen ourselves. Firefly turned up, ran the whole night, and handed us a cheque bigger than our gala."
— Nicole, PTA Chair
Coastguard Whangaparāoa
$3,940
"Easiest fundraiser we've ever run. We sold tickets to our members and their families — Firefly did literally everything else."
— Rangi, Unit Treasurer
St Bernadette's Netball Club
$2,760
"Encanto sing-along. 140 cars. Kids in pyjamas. We covered the whole season's uniform bill in one Friday night."
— Ellie, Club Secretary
Need-to-knows
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if it rains?
Firefly nights run rain or shine. If MetService issues a severe weather warning, we’ll reschedule and email you within 24 hours of the original date with new options.
How many tickets do I need — per person or per car?
Tickets are sold per car bay, not per person. One bay covers everyone in your vehicle (within seat-belt limits). Walk-ins and motorbikes have a separate ticket type.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes — BYO snacks are welcome. We just ask that alcohol stays sealed until you’re parked and that all rubbish leaves with you. Vendors will be on-site for hot food.
How does the audio work?
We broadcast a low-power FM signal directly to your car stereo. Your booking email contains the exact frequency for your night.
Ready when you are
You bring the people.
We bring the night.
No hidden hire fees, no last-minute surcharges. If you’ve ever tried to run one of these yourself, you’ll know what a relief that is.