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Stalls: Local groups, local produce, books about Transition and so on...
Allow the room to meet itself: Invite people to talk to someone sat next to them who they don’t know about why they’ve come and what they hope from the film. Part of this film's message is that we need to work together, in communities, so start it right there.
After the film: After the film, avoid the usual format of a panel of ‘experts’ taking questions from the audience. People will have just sat for 2 hours watching a film. A better format is to invite people to discuss it in small groups, and to then invite thoughts and reflections from the audience. Make it an open conversation, and try to focus it onto what could practically be done.
Make it a celebration: Make your screening a real celebration of what’s already happening where you live. You might put on a meal, or invite local groups to have stalls for people to visit before the film. You might serve local food and drink, or power the screening with renewable energy. Be creative!
A follow-up event: Don't try to cram too much into this event. You want to open up possibilities and give people an opportunity to connect with others, but not to overload them with information or try to rush them into action. In Belgium, Transition groups ran "Apres Demain" events in the weeks after the film showings. Announced at the screenings, they often included food and more discussion and focused on real actions that could be initiated in that community. Read more about the Belgium experience overleaf.
You might also find Transition Network's guide to 'Planning and Putting on Events' useful.
In Vienna...
... and in the European Parliament in Brussels.