5th Avenue Rental Request

Thank you for your interest in the Fifth Avenue Cinema. 

The second theater in the Fifth Avenue Cinema is often used by student organizations, departments and off- campus organizations for small events and film screenings. This form begins the process of requesting your event in the second cinema. The process is complete when you receive confirmation from the cinema's coordinator and approval from your SALP advisor. 

As a reminder:

  • Your request must be submitted AT LEAST 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE of the event.
  • This rental form is ONLY for FRIDAY, SATURDAY, or SUNDAY rentals. For weekday use, contact Conferences & Events.
  • There is a cost associated with using the second theater.
  • Usage is at the discretion of the leadership of the 5th Avenue Cinema.
  • No amplified sound is permitted in the second theater, nor are any other activities which may interfere with regular film screenings.
  • It is your responsibility to secure a public performance license for any film screened at the cinema. You must ensure that your film usage is in compliance with federal laws related to copy write infringement. Please contact us with any questions about obtaining public screening rights.
  • We are unable to do any additional promotion or advertising of your event. This includes the marquee. This is strictly a space rental.
  • All food and beverage brought in is to stay within the rented theater space, and properly disposed of before departure time.
  • Friday/Saturday rentals can be accommodated between 5:30 pm and 10 pm, Sundays after 1 pm.
  • Rentals do not exceed 4 hours
Your organization or group name *


Primary Contact Name *


Primary Contact Email *


Is your group recognized as a student organization or program in SALP?
SALP stands for Student Activities and Leadership Programs at Portland State University


Who is your SALP Advisor or Coordinator? *


Is this event facilitated by non-profit organization? *


Are you using a PSU index code to pay for your rental costs? *


What is your index code? *


For non-Portland State groups, please sign that you understand that full payment is due by the day of the event by cash, card or check made out to Portland State University. Payment is due on arrival before the event begins. *


Preferred Event Date *


Description of Event and Name of Film *
Please describe the nature of this event and the program itinerary. If you are showing a film, please give the title of the film and the year it was produced.


Set up time *
This is the time you will first need to access the space


Guest arrival time *


Start time of program/filming *


End time *
Expect at least 30 minutes after program for people to leave and for tear down/ clean up


What is your expected attendance? *
Our maximum capacity is 100


Is this event invitation only or open to the public? *


Would you like to order popcorn for your guests? *
For a fee of $25, we will provide your guests with free popcorn.


Would you like assistance in obtaining public screening rights to show a film? *


Anything we missed?
Please indicate any questions or concerns you have. We will email you within 2-3 business days.


I understand and agree to the following: *
I understand and agree to the following:

1. The auditorium is equipped with a digital projector, stereo sound, DVD/BluRay player, and computer. The cinema does not accommodate DCP or 35mm rentals.
2. This is a space rental and not a theatrical booking. It is your responsibility to staff, manage, and promote the screening. We will be available for technical support and concessions.
3. In nonacademic settings, screening films without obtaining permission is a criminal action. You also understand that it is required secure a public performance license for any film screened at the cinema. It is your responsibility to ensure that your film usage is in compliance with federal laws related to copyright infringement.
4. For PSU Departments or Student Organization: You affirm you are a signer on the account referenced in this application, and grant permission for that account to be directly billed for expenses related to the use of the Fifth Avenue Cinema for this event.
5. Event space requests made less than 2 weeks prior to the date of the event may be denied.
6. For Departments and Off-Campus Organizations: Changes or cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of the event in writing to 5thaverentals@pdx.edu. Cancellations at least 48 hours in advance will not accrue any charges. Changes made with less than 48 hours notice will result in the full fee for the event being assessed. Additionally, it may not be possible to accommodate changes in less than 48 hours. Payment is due the day of the event.
7. For Student Organizations: Changes or cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of the event in writing to 5thaverentals@pdx.edu. In the case that 5th Avenue Cinema is notified of event cancellations with less than 48 hours notice, the student organization will not be allowed to utilize 5th Avenue Cinema services for the remainder of the fiscal year. Event cancellations caused by acts of nature or other causes unrelated to the student organization do not apply.
8. PSU Students and non-student-fee funded organizations will be charged $18/hour for rentals during regular screening times. PSU staff and departments will be charged $30/hour for rentals during regular screening times. The general public will be charged $100/hour during regular screening times. No rental by any party shall exceed 4 hours.


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