GROUP FUNCTIONS WITH PALACE CINEMAS The process is simple The package is tailored The setting is sophisticated Make your next film event a cherished experience with Palace Cinemas and share in our passion for making your occasion one to remember. Enjoy the hospitality of one of the six, fine Palace locations. Enhance your experience with a quality selection of wines and catering packages, to complement your film choice. Palace Cinemas discounted group-booking rates are endorsed with a distinct selection of quality cinema programming. Contact us now to organise your next film function and experience cinema in its most refined form. GRACE OF MONACO Release Date: 20 March 2014 Screening: Balwyn Como Dendy Kino TBC Fundraisers and Social Groups A great option for school and kinder fundraisers, book groups eager to see the big screen adaptation of a popular novel, or sporting and social clubs looking to promote their cause. Share a memorable occasion while appreciating a quality film and enhance your event with a selection of exciting catering packages available. Allow Palace Cinemas to personalise your event and make it a prosperous night to remember. The possibilities are endless. Price: Refer to Group Booking Prices overleaf THE MONUMENTS MEN Release Date: 13 March 2014 Screening: Balwyn Como Dendy Kino Westgarth TBC Corporate Events Enjoy a refreshing social occasion with your workmates and colleagues outside of the office. Promote team building and worker camaraderie while experiencing a great film and an assortment of food and beverage packages culminating in a unique alterative for your next office gathering. Price: Refer to Group Booking Prices overleaf ROMEO AND JULIET Release Date: 13 February 2014 Screening: Balwyn Dendy Westgarth TBC Rating: M Schools & Holiday Programs Palace Cinemas offers the best prices available for educational establishments on weekdays between 10am and 4pm during school terms. Special discount rates are also available for childcare programs during school holidays. Price: For school groups consisting of 20 or more, tickets are $9 per student ($12 for 3D features) and a complimentary ticket for each teacher/carer for every 8 students. TRACKS Release Date: 6 March 2014 Screening: Balwyn Bay Como Dendy Kino TBC Luncheons Available at Balwyn, Dendy Brighton, Brighton Bay & Westgarth Film luncheons offer a relaxed social outing with the chance to enjoy a current release film along with a freshly prepared lunch. Available Monday through Friday with films commencing mid-morning followed with a seated luncheon in one of the palatial Palace Cinema foyers. Consisting of freshly made sandwiches along with coffee, tea and cake luncheons are a splendid way to enjoy a post-film discussion between friends. Price: Bookings can be made for over 8 patrons at a ticket price of $15.00 per person. Please call the cinema directly to arrange your booking. COMING TO PALACE IN 2014 Alliance Francaise FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Dates: 5 March 23 March 2014 Screening: Balwyn Bay Como Kino Westgarth Festivals Palace Cinemas is the home of Australia's leading international film festivals: the Italian Film Festival, Spanish Film Festival, Greek Film Festival, French Film Festival, German Film Festival, Israeli Film Festival, Russian Film Festival and many others. Ask about special rates for groups and for school groups. Page 1
BOOKING PROCEDURE The Process is simple Select a location Select a film Select a date and time Select your food and beverage package PALACE CINEMA LOCATIONS Victoria Palace Balwyn 231 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn. 9817 1277 Palace Brighton Bay 294 Bay St, Brighton. 9596 3590 Palace Cinema Como Cnr Toorak Rd & Chapel St, Sth Yarra. 9827 7533 Palace Dendy Brighton 26 Church St, Brighton. 9592 7815 Kino, a Palace Partner 45 Collins St, Melbourne 9650 2100 Palace Westgarth Cinemas 89 High St, Northcote. 9482 2001 GROUP BOOKING PRICES (minimum 20 people) Guests Per Person rate 20-100 $12.00 101-200 $11.50 201+ $11.00 Special Bayside Rate: $10.00 per person This special rate is available for bookings at the Palace Dendy Brighton and Palace Brighton Bay Cinemas only. 3D surcharge + $3pp SESSION TIMES are given as approximate starting times: 10.00-10.30am 12.00-12.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 4.00-4.30pm 6.30-7.00pm (early evening) 9.00-9.30pm (late evening) Important: Exact session times are only confirmed once cinema programming for the given week is complete. Group bookings are offered on every day of the week, subject to availability. TICKETS Tickets can be pre-printed with your group s name, film and function date. This is only upon request and can be collected directly from the cinema. Final payment will be charged according to your tickets sold. If you have remaining tickets these must be returned or you will be charged for them also. PAYMENT Bookings can be made for an estimated number of guests initially. Confirmation of final numbers are requested approximately one week prior to your booking. Final payment is required no later than 2 working days prior to your booking. Final payment for exclusive cinema hire is required one week prior to your booking. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card. No deposit is required. Please note that ticket and catering payments are non-refundable. CONTACT INFORMATION For group bookings and events at Palace Cinemas Victoria contact: Sally Rosevear Group Bookings & Events Manager Phone: 03 9816 1777 Email: events.vic@palacecinemas.com.au PRIVATE CINEMA HIRE Cinemas can be hired exclusively for groups wanting to run presentations, product launches or simply provide their guests the luxury of a private screening. Private cinema hire allows groups to conduct speeches and audio/visual presentations within the cinema, prior to their screening. Please contact the Group Bookings Manager to discuss your technical requirements and additional costs. A small fee (DCF) may apply to any private cinema hire for the presentation of alternate content. The DCF is between $27.50 $55.00. Page 2
PRIVATE CINEMA HIRE RATES PALACE BALWYN CINEMA 231 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn Cinema 1 152 seats $1748.00 Cinema 2 152 seats $1748.00 Cinema 3* 312 seats $3432.00 Cinema 4 (3D) 154 seats $1771.00 Cinema 5 154 seats $1771.00 PALACE CINEMA COMO Corner Toorak Road & Chapel Street, South Yarra Cinema 1* 182 seats $2093.00 Cinema 2* (3D) 178 seats $2047.00 Cinema 3* 125 seats $1437.00 Cinema 4* 136 seats $1564.00 Cinema 5 68 seats $816.00 Cinema 6* 63 seats $756.00 KINO CINEMA Collins Place Centre, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne Cinema 1 (3D) 220 seats $2420.00 Cinema 2* 220 seats $2420.00 Cinema 3 53 seats $1007.00 (not reduced) Cinema 4 43 seats $817.00 (not reduced) Cinema 5 33 seats $627.00 (not reduced) Cinema 6* (3D) 64 seats $768.00 Cinema 7 69 seats $828.00 PALACE WESTGARTH CINEMA 89 High Street, Northcote Cinema 1* 323 seats $3553.00 Cinema 2 106 seats $1219.00 Cinema 3 (3D) 103 seats $1184.50 BAYSIDE RATES Private Cinema Hire PALACE BRIGHTON BAY CINEMA 294 Bay Street, Brighton Cinema 1 183 seats $1830.00 Cinema 2 257 seats $2570.00 Cinema 3 84 seats $840.00 Cinema 4* 127 seats $1270.00 PALACE DENDY BRIGHTON CINEMA 26 Church Street, Brighton Cinema 1 197 seats $1970.00 Cinema 2 197 seats $1970.00 Cinema 3 (3D) 233 seats $2330.00 Cinema 4 433 seats $4330.00 Cinema 5 52 seats $988.00 (not reduced) All 3D films incur an additional $3.00 per person. The glasses are included. The discounted rates listed do not apply for public holidays, film festivals or special events. TECHNICAL Palace Cinemas offer digital projectors that support DCP / DVD / Blu-Ray screenings. *Indicates a cinema with PowerPoint presentations etc. Digital projector hire is charged at an additional rate of $85.00 to $275.00, depending on your needs. Technical rehearsals with a projectionist are available and charged at a rate of $75.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour charge). Rehearsals are conducted outside of the opening hours of the cinema, usually between the hours of 8.00 10.00am. A Digital Cinema Fee (DCF) may apply when a current feature film is not being screened or if a cinema is being used for alternate content. The rate is between $27.50 and $55.00. Page 3
CATERING For those who are after more than just a film, our combos and catering options will tantalise your tastebuds while offering excellent value for money. Choose from the following selection, or we can personalise a package to suit your needs and budget. COMBOS PALACE CLASSIC $13.00 A glass of Sparkling wine / Peroni + small popcorn + choc-top + 600ml water PALACE TRADITIONAL $8.00 Small popcorn + choc-top + small soft drink / 600ml water PALACE SNACK $6.00 Small popcorn + small soft drink / 600ml water INDIVIDUAL ITEMS Choc Top $3.00 Bottled Water (600ml) $3.00 Small soft drink $3.00 Small popcorn $3.00 Lolly bag (100gms) $2.50 SANDWICH PLATTERS $65.00 Gourmet Chicken Sandwich - roast chicken, celery, spring onion and home-style mayonnaise Mixed Sandwich Selection - ham & cheese, cheese & tomato, egg & lettuce, turkey & cranberry Sandwiches can also be ordered individually for $6 per person Some sandwich fillings may vary slightly at some locations. CHEESE PLATTER $70.00 Double cream brie, aged cheddar, fruit cheese, water crackers, Lavosh bread, and fruit preserve FRUIT PLATTER $50.00 A selection of seasonal fruits DESSERT PLATTER $60.00 A selection of sweet treats All platters serve 10 people SELF-CATERING Palace Cinemas offer you the option to self-cater. If you choose to use a function space without including any food or drinks as part of your booking package, a flat fee of $50 applies. The responsibility of food safety and hygiene lies solely with the group organiser. Due to limited refrigeration space all food must be consumed prior to the film. No hot food is permitted. No items that are available for purchase from the Palace Bar are to be sold or given away, ie. Lollies, popcorn, packet chips, ice creams, alcohol etc. Ask about exclusive use of one of our beautiful foyer spaces when you are considering your catering package. Palace Cinemas will provide the following, free of charge: Fully dressed serving tables Glasses Microphone and lectern for exclusive cinema hire, where required Page 4
BEVERAGES Share our passion for the best in local and international wines and beers at our fully licensed cinemas. Beverages can be served at a bar in your function area, upon request. You can select from one of the following options: Select your beverage list and quantities before your event. Select one drink on arrival (upon redemption of drink ticket). Complete & specific order must be with event manager one week prior to event. SPARKLING Bennett s Lane Sparkling NV, South Australia $22.50 Brown Brothers Prosecco NV, King Valley, Vic $30.00 WHITE Hazard Hill, Sauv Blanc Semillion Western Australia $22.50 Ara Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ $25.00 Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio, 2008 King Valley, Vic $28.00 RED Hazard Hill, Shiraz Western Australia $22.50 Brown Brothers Shiraz North East, Vic $28.00 Devil s Corner Pinot Noir Tasmania $30.00 BEER Peroni Nastro Azzuro $6.00 Peroni Leggera (Low Carb) $4.50 NON-ALCOHOLIC Jugs of Juice $10.00 Jugs of Soft drink $8.00 Self serve Tea and Coffee $1.50 Barista style hot drinks (coffee / tea / hot chocolate) $3.00 - available to groups of 50 or less only. Complimentary jugs of iced water are available upon request. STAFF For large groups, there is a fee of $40 for a staff member to manage your group s drink service. All Palace staff members are RSA qualified. Groups offering drinks on consumption require a Palace staff member. 20 100 guests 1 staff member 100 200 guests 2 staff members 200+ guests 3 staff members TERMS & CONDITIONS Groups cannot supply their own drinks (alcoholic or non- alcoholic) at Palace Cinemas. Wine and beer are charged per full bottle. (Wine: 5 glasses per bottle) No refunds for pre-ordered, pre-paid wines. The prices listed here are reduced rates. Bar prices will differ. Prices and selection are subject to change. Our liquor license does not extend beyond our premises and therefore you are not permitted to take home any alcohol that is not consumed at the function. Page 5