Film Screening Venue Rental
An Industrial Screening Space in Newark, NJ for Premieres, Private Screenings, and Film Events
ODR Studios is a film screening venue in Newark, New Jersey, for screenings that need more than a row of seats and a screen.
The studio has in-house screening equipment, including a large projector and a Sonos sound system. Each floor seats up to 150 guests theater-style. It hosts the screening, the reception before it and the conversation after it, all under one roof.
Most screening rooms are built for one thing: sitting down and watching. ODR is built for the whole night around the film.
That might mean:
- a premiere with a red carpet arrival and an after-party
- a cast and crew screening at the end of a production
- a festival program or shorts night
- a brand film launch for clients and press
- a private movie night for a birthday or celebration
There's no fixed seating, so the room is set around your event. Choose theater-style, cabaret, long tables or lounge seating. Custom lighting, artwork on the walls, live music or a DJ are available on request.
Built for everyone who screens
Filmmakers and production companies
Premieres, cast and crew screenings and investor previews. Show the work to the people who made it, in a space that feels like part of the story.
Film festivals and programmers
A flexible venue for satellite screenings, shorts programs, panels and filmmaker Q&As. It sits close enough to Manhattan to draw a New York audience.
Brands and agencies
Launch a campaign film, documentary or series to clients, press and partners. Pair the screening with a reception and on-site content capture.
Private screenings
Birthdays, anniversaries and watch parties. Book the whole venue for your guests and your film.
Two levels depending on the event you're planning
Second Floor – Natural Daylight Loft
The loft suits screenings with a social side: a reception in the daylight, then the loft blacks out fully for the film. Large windows, cement walls and curated furniture give it a polished, gallery-like feel.
This works particularly well for:
- intimate premieres and preview screenings
- brand and press screenings
- private celebrations
- filmmaker Q&As and conversations
First Floor – Workshop & Stage
The workshop is the choice for larger audiences and events that need more production. You control the lighting and layout completely, so the room can be set theater-style, cabaret-style, or built out around a theme.
This floor is especially useful for:
- larger premieres and festival screenings
- themed screening events and set builds
- screenings paired with live music or a DJ
- panels with a stage setup
More than a screening room
ODR supports the full event, not just the time the film is playing.
You have room for:
- arrivals, with a step-and-repeat or press line on request
- a reception with food and drinks
- the screening itself, with in-house projection, Sonos sound, power and lighting
- a Q&A, panel or talkback
- an after-party
- photo and video capture of the night
A team can run a premiere start to finish in one venue, with no second booking and no moving guests across town.
A screening that doesn't feel like a theater
A screening is an event, and the setting is part of what people remember. The industrial architecture, cement walls and vintage details give guests something a multiplex can't. They also give you better photos to share afterward.
For premieres and launches built to get attention, that matters.
Location and access
ODR Studios is in Newark, NJ, and is easy to reach for guests coming from New York and across New Jersey.
- around 25 minutes from Manhattan
- 8-minute walk from Newark Penn Station
- 10 to 15 minutes from Newark Airport
There's a paid parking lot directly opposite the studio and a covered parking garage two blocks away. The whole studio is wheelchair accessible, with a drive-in ramp.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can ODR Studios hold for a screening?
Up to 150 guests on each floor, seated theater-style.
Do you have screening equipment, or do we need to bring our own?
ODR has in-house screening equipment: a large projector, a Sonos sound system, audio equipment, power and lighting.
Can we host a reception or after-party around the screening?
Yes. The space is built for the full event: arrivals, reception, screening, Q&A and after-party in one venue.
Can we bring our own catering and bar?
You can bring your own alcohol. Alcohol can't be sold on site, but prepaid alcohol can be served by a bartender.
How far is ODR Studios from New York City?
Around 25 minutes from Manhattan, an 8-minute walk from Newark Penn Station, and 10 to 15 minutes from Newark Airport.
Is ODR Studios wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The whole studio is wheelchair accessible, with a drive-in ramp.
How do I book a screening?
Request a quote through the Work With Us page, or email hello@odrstudios.com.
Book ODR Studios for Your Screening
If you need a film screening venue in Newark for a premiere, private screening or festival event, ODR Studios is available for bookings.
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