Membership

Join the Philadelphia Film Society Today & See More Film!

As a member of PFS, your passion and commitment support Philadelphia's rich film community and help our organization continue to bring world-class cinema to Philly. Members enjoy a full range of year-long cinematic programming, including: Sneak Preview screenings, the filmadelphiaEXPERIENCE series and the Philadelphia Film Festival. If you like film, you'll love PFS. Join or renew NOW!

  • Monthly membership payment plans now available! Email to discuss terms and pricing.
  • Students are eligible for a 15% discount on any membership level in lieu of the Student level membership. Email to discuss terms and pricing.

Join or renew online OR download the interactive PDF Membership Application. For more information or questions please contact membership@filmadelphia.org or call us at 267.239.2941.

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Basic Benefits

See More. Enjoy exciting benefits while you help support PFS:

  • Admit-2 to year-round Sneak Preview screenings of unreleased films*
  • Admit-1 to all year-round filmadelphiaEXPERIENCE screenings
  • Discounts & advance sales for Film Festival tickets, badges & events
  • Discounted admission to all PFS special events throughout the year
  • Membership card & discounts at local businesses
  • PFS e-newsletter containing event information, give-a-ways & program updates

Premiere Benefits

Get More. Premiere members at the Director level or above enjoy:

  • Admit-2 to all year-round Sneak Preview screenings of unreleased films (an average of 50 films a year)
  • Admit-2 to all year-round filmadelphiaEXPERIENCE screenings
  • Invitation to select VIP receptions, parties & events
  • Recognition in the Film Festival program guide
  • Invitation to serve on the Screening Committee for the Film Festival
  • Access to VIP Industry Lounge during the Film Festival

Student (Click to Join) - $25

Basic membership benefits plus:

  • Admit-2 Sneak Preview invitations to select films when available*
  • Current student ID required. To activate a Student membership you must submit a copy of your current student ID to: membership@filmadelphia.org

Gaffer (Click to Join) - $75

Fully tax-deductible.** Basic membership benefits plus:

  • At least 6* Admit-2 Sneak Preview invitations annually ($132 value!)

Best Boy/Best Girl (Click to Join) - $150

$100 tax-deductible.** Basic membership benefits plus:

  • One Film Festival 6-Pass (good for 6 regular film screenings during the Festival, excluding Opening, Closing & Galas - $72 value!)
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  • At least 12* Admit-2 Sneak Preview invitations annually ($262 value!)

Screenwriter (Click to Join) - $250

$140 tax-deductible.** Basic membership benefits plus:

  • One Film Festival 6-Pass (good for 6 regular film screenings during the Festival, excluding Opening, Closing & Galas - $72 value!)
  • One ticket to Opening & Closing Night at the Film Festival (film & party - $100 value!)
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  • At least 20* Admit-2 Sneak Preview invitations annually ($440 value!)

Director (Click to Join) - $500

$250 tax-deductible.** Premiere membership benefits plus:

  • One All-Access Badge to the Film Festival ($350 value!)
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Producer (Click to Join) - $1000

$500 tax-deductible.** Premiere membership benefits plus:

  • Two All-Access Badges to the Film Festival ($700 value!)
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  • Reserved Seating at Sneak Preview & filmadelphiaEXPERIENCE screenings (with RSVP)

Executive Producer (Click to Join) - $2500

$1,760 tax-deductible.** Premiere membership benefits plus:

  • Two All-Access Badges to the Film Festival ($700 value!)
  • Two tickets to Opening, Closing & Gala events at the Film Festival (film & party - $300 value!)
  • Two Film Festival 6-Passes (Each 6-Pass good for 6 regular film screenings during the Festival, excluding Opening, Closing & Centerpiece - $144 value!)
  • Name recognition or company logo in the Film Festival program guide & on PFS's website (if desired)
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Studio Mogul (Click to Join) - $5000

$3,900 tax-deductible.** Premiere membership benefits plus:

  • Four All-Access Badges to the Film Festival ($1,400 value!)
  • Two tickets to Opening, Closing & Gala events at the Film Festival (film & party - $300 value!)
  • Two Film Festival 6-Passes (Each 6-Pass good for 6 regular film screenings during the Festival, excluding Opening, Closing & Centerpiece - $144 value!)
  • Name recognition or company logo in the Film Festival program guide & on PFS's website (if desired)
  • Invitation for two to private dinners or receptions with visiting talent
  • Pre-Film Festival private screenings of select Festival films
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*PFS Members are notified of all Sneak Preview screenings via email and invited to films based upon their current membership level. Space is limited and the number of invitations increases with membership level. Not all members are invited to every Sneak Preview screening.

**A portion of each membership with the Philadelphia Film Society is tax-deductible. Membership rates and benefits, tax-deductible amounts and admission prices subject to change without notice. If you request to decline all benefits, you may deduct the full amount of your membership dues.

The Philadelphia Film Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A copy of our official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.