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Film Festival AV Production & Screening Solutions worldwide

Boston Light & Sound provides top-tier AV production and professional projection for film festivals and world premieres. We deliver flawless technical execution and reliable professional-grade solutions. We coordinate every detail to ensure your next film industry event is one to remember.

What to Expect from BL&S at Film Festivals?

When you partner with BL&S, you get a dedicated team of experts specializing in professional projection and technical event production. We’ve screened films nearly everywhere, from a boulevard outside the Colosseum in Rome, to a wharf in Qatar to our own backyard in Provincetown. We can handle large-scale technical setups, making sure your film festivals and special screenings are unforgettable.

BL&S Offers Exclusive Services for Film Festivals


Festival managers, technical directors, film directors, and event producers trust Boston Light & Sound® to design and integrate screening spaces of all kinds to their exacting standards for movie premieres, film festivals, post-production review rooms, product reveals, and special screening events.

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Design & Consultation

At Boston Light & Sound®, we tailor every technical detail to your vision, from consulting to execution. Our team designs custom AV setups, integrating digital cinema, HD video, film, and audio systems to optimize your venue. We handle installation, testing, and on-site support to ensure flawless performance. After the event, we manage teardown and maintenance, providing seamless service from start to finish.

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Large-Scale Event Rentals and Tech Services

We offer top-tier AV rentals, from single equipment needs to full-scale projection systems. Our turnkey service includes expert technicians who design, install, operate, and remove custom AV setups. Additionally, our festival services include print shipping and traffic and content management and inspection. With a vast inventory of high-quality gear, we ensure seamless presentations for any film festival or event, delivering an unforgettable cinematic experience.

    "Nothing is more important to us than the quality of the presentation, which BL&S delivers more than 100%....in short, they’re the best."

    — Bill Pence
    President, Telluride Film Festival

    "Chapin and his team at Boston Light & Sound have the benefit of experience behind them, as well as vast technical knowledge.These highly dedicated people love what they do and perform daily miracles to make sure things go right throughout the festival."

    — Leonard Maltin
    Film Critic and Sundance Film Festival Juror

    "Boston Light & Sound was an ideal partner in realizing our goal to present the best possible projection. It was very important to our brand, for our audiences, and for our archival and studio partners, that presentation quality be top-notch. BL&S provided the direction and services that we needed to launch our first-ever film festival."

    — Genevieve McGillicuddy
    Turner Classic Movies Founding and Executive Director, TCM Classic Film Festivals

    "BL&S’s video screen blending technology and always stellar presentation raised the bar to another level. The “wow factor” was off-the-charts."

    — Christine K. Walker
    Former CEO and Executive Director of the Provincetown Film Society

      Ready to Make Your Film Festival Unforgettable?

      Partner with BL&S to elevate your festivals and world premieres with expert projection and large-scale event AV! We are ready to make your next event unforgettable.