PMA Films: Frequently Asked Questions

PMA Films are made available via their respective distributors who set the terms of rental and who will be the best first place to inquire about refunds or screening issues. 

Most films will include info on how to watch on various devices but we’re including some info below that you might find helpful.

+ How do I cast to my Chromecast?

You can cast a video from your computer or smart device using the following steps:

  • Open the movie on your device.
  • At the bottom right of the screen you should see the casting icon.
  • If you don’t see that icon and you’re casting from a computer in the Chrome browser, you can open the menu in the upper right corner of the window (or the View menu) and select “Cast”.
  • Once you select that button, it should give you the option to select a nearby device, so you'd then select your Chromecast. If you don't see your Chromecast, make sure both devices are on the same wireless network.
  • You can find more details on the Chromecast website.

+ How do I watch on my Smart TV?

The best way to access content on your Smart TV is to download the App from your TV App store if you have a supported Apple or Android TV.*

If you have another type of Smart TV, such as Samsung, it may not be possible to log in or play the content from the built-in internet browser. In other words, it could work, but those browsers are not among our currently supported browsers. If you’d like to try, here are the steps to watch on a Smart TV’s browser:

  1. On your TV, open the internet browser and visit the ticket site for your film selection.
  2. Enter your email address, submit, and you will be emailed a link.
  3. On a SEPARATE device (i.e. another computer or mobile device), open your email inbox, open the login email, and click the LOGIN link.
  4. Go back to your TV browser, and you should be logged in to watch.

Supported Android TVs include AirTV, Nvidia, Hisense, Philips, Sharp, Skyworth, Sony, and Xiaomi.

+ How do I play this on my TV?

You can cast the film to your TV if you have an Apple TV, Chromecast or Roku. We’re happy to provide details on how to do this if you have any of these devices.

+ How do I cast this to my Apple TV?

You can do that using a method called AirPlay!

Here is how to do it:

  1. Open the movie on your iPhone or iPad
  2. At the bottom right of the video window you should see the AirPlay icon. It looks like this: AirPlay icon
  3. Once you tap the icon, select "Apple TV" from the list of devices

And that should be it! You can also find these instructions and more information on the Apple website.

+ How do I cast to my Chromecast/Roku?

You can cast a video from your computer or smart device using the following steps:

  1. Open the movie on your device.
  2. At the bottom right of the screen you should see the casting icon. It looks like this: casting icon on mobile device
  3. Once you select that button, it should give you the option to select a nearby device, so you'd then select your Roku/Chromecast. If you don't see your Roku/Chromecast, make sure both devices are on the same wireless network. The channel should launch automatically and playback will begin!

You can find more details on the Roku website or the Chromecast website.

+ How do I cast to my Samsung Smart TV?

  1. Connect your Samsung smart TV and your device to the same Wi-Fi network
  2. Download the SmartThings app onto your device (Please note: if you're using a Samsung device you may already have the SmartThings app installed)
  3. Open the SmartThings app
  4. Tap Add Device. All available devices will be displayed. If you can't see your device, make sure that it is turned on. If it still isn't displayed, try turning it off and on again and restarting the SmartThings app.
  5. Select your TV
  6. A PIN number may be displayed on your TV. Enter the PIN in the app. Your TV is now connected to SmartThings and you can use your device as a second remote for the TV. You can also use Smart View to mirror photos, movies and music from your device.
  7. Tap Smart View
  8. Use the menu on your device or TV to select the content you want to view

If that method doesn't work on your TV, you can check out some of the other options on the Samsung website.

+ How do I cast to my LG Smart TV?

To play the film on your LG Smart TV you will need cast or screen share from a computer or mobile device. You can find instructions on how to do this on the LG website. Different devices have different processes.

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