The Lenin Factor

VIEWING GUIDE

Step 1
Purchase your TICKET or Subscription on russianfilmweekusa.com or at eventcartel.com

Step 2
You will receive a confirmation of your order and receipt via e-mail, to the address you provide at checkout

Step 3
Decide how you want to watch:
View online at watch.russianfilmweekusa.com
– or –
the Russian Film Week USA TV app on AppleTV

Step 4
Log in or follow the link in your confirmation e-mail to access your movies.

TICKET HOLDERS receive a link to watch their film, and a Voucher Code to use as their ticket. Follow the link, go to watch.russianfilmweekusa.com or open your AppleTV RFWUSA app and submit your unique Voucher Code when prompted.

PASS HOLDERS receive a link to create an account on watch.russianfilmweekusa.com. Log in to your account, using your email, at watch.russianfilmweekusa.com, or on the AppleTV RFWUSA App to access all your films in one place.

WAYS TO WATCH

TV

• Download our dedicated app on AppleTV (Gen4 and above)
• Cast from a computer or Android phone/tablet using the Chrome browser to a Chromecast device
• Airplay from a computer, iPhone, or iPad to an AppleTV (Gen 2 and above) or to any Smart TV bearing the “AirPlay” badge

Computer

• PCs running Windows 7+
  Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera.
  Internet Explorer is not supported.
• Intel-based Macs running macOS 10.12+
  Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Opera

Phone / Tablet

• iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
  Use Safari on iOS 11.2 or later
  Screen mirroring is not supported, ensure it is turned off in your device settings
• Android devices
  Use Chrome on Android 6.0 or later

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the system requirements?
You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running OSX 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.

What are the requirements for Windows computers?
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.

What are the requirements for Mac computers?
Mac OSX 10.12 or later
Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser.

Can I watch content on my iPhone/iPad?
Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later. Please note that you must have “Screen Mirroring” turned off for content to play, and you cannot use a lightning to HDMI adapter plugged into the device.

Can I watch content on my Android Device?
Yes, you can watch content using Chrome on Android 6.0 or later.
Can I Chromecast content?
Yes from a Chrome web browser on PC and Mac computers as well as Android devices by selecting the cast button in the bottom right-hand side of the player.

Can I AirPlay to my AppleTV?
You can AirPlay from most browsers if you have Apple TV by selecting the AirPlay button on the bottom right-hand side of the player.

What happens if I forget my password?
Use the password reset option on the login page to reset your password. You will need access to the email address you use to log in.

Why does video playback stall or not play smoothly?
We use adaptive bitrate streaming which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is poor or inconsistent you may experience problems during playback. If you’re on wifi, try moving closer to your router.

Why do I see a black screen if I am watching content with AirPlay on my TV?
You likely have “Screen Mirroring” turned on in your device settings. Please turn off the screen mirroring setting and start AirPlay by selecting the AirPlay button on the bottom right-hand side of the player.

Why do I see a black screen after the pre-roll if I am casting to Chromecast?
Some Chromecast versions cannot support transitions from one video to another. If this happens, turn off casting and re-start it once the film starts playing.