2001: Birth of the First Nationwide Inflatable Movie Company

On a warm summer night in Baldwin, Maryland, Todd Severn threw an outdoor movie party for his son’s 3rd birthday. Family and friends came together to enjoy the classic 1968 film The Love Bug, starring Herbie the talking Volkswagen Beetle, displayed on the side of a barn. Everyone loved the party, and Todd saw the potential for something greater. In 2001, audiovisual equipment was expensive to rent and scarce to buy; nobody offered a complete, affordable rental package anywhere in the United States, so Todd created his own outdoor theater system. Originally, he used a home stereo, a 2000-lumen projector, and fast-fold conference screens for backyard parties in local neighborhoods. Inspired by the cinema magic that brings people together, Todd was determined to share this dream with people across the United States and thus created FunFlicks® Outdoor Movies.