Rent the Theater

Please review our policies before filling out a

theater rental form.

Email 5thaverentals@pdx.edu with any questions or concerns about renting.

Rental Rates

$18 per hour for Students & Fee-Funded Areas within PSU

$30 per hour for PSU staff & Departments

$80 per hour for non-profit organizations

$100 per hour for the general public

General Information

The second theater in 5th Avenue Cinema is often used by student organizations, departments, and off-campus organizations for small events and film screenings. The process is complete when you receive confirmation from the Rentals & Events Coordinator (for PSU entities: and approval from your SALP advisor).

Please note:

  • Your request must be submitted AT LEAST 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE of the event. Please allow for more processing time during academic breaks.

  • We are able to accommodate screenings on DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital (MKV, MP4, MOV, etc.) which is subject to change based on the requested date of rental

  • We are NOT able to accommodate DCP screenings.

  • The theater capacity is 100.

  • Alcohol is no longer permitted on the premises.

  • This rental form is ONLY for FRIDAY, SATURDAY, or SUNDAY rentals. For weekday use, contact Conferences & Events.

  • It is the renter’s responsibility to secure a public performance license for any film screened at the cinema. It is the renter’s responsibility to ensure that the film usage is in compliance with federal laws related to copyright infringement. Please contact us with any questions about obtaining public screening rights.

  • No amplified sound (including microphones) is permitted in the second theater, nor are any other activities that may interfere with regular film screenings.

  • 5th Avenue Cinema is unable to do any promotion or advertising of your event, which includes the use of our outdoor marquee. This is strictly a space rental.

  • The cinema primarily accepts rentals during our normal programming timelines, e.g. Week 1-10 in fall, winter, and spring academic terms. Summer programming varies. Any requests that fall outside these times will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For specific dates, please review PSU's Academic Calendar.

  • PSU Student Organizations and Departments requests take priority.

  • 5th Avenue Cinema is a student-run cinema. Expected response time is 2-5 business days during programming weeks. Expect delays during winter, spring, and summer breaks. 

Terms & Agreements


1. The theater is equipped with a digital projector, stereo sound, DVD/Blu-ray player, and computer.

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 only for technical support and concessions.

3. In nonacademic settings, screening films without obtaining permission is a criminal action. Understand that it is mandatory to 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. Rental requests made less than two weeks prior to the date of the event may be denied.

5. For PSU 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.

6. 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.

7. No rental by any party shall exceed 4 hours.