Membership Benefits
Once you decide which level is best for you, fill out our membership form to join online. You may also download the membership application as a PDF to fax to 415-561-5099 or mail to our office.
YEAR ROUND MEMBERSHIP
Film Enthusiast
$60 Single/$110 Dual
Discounts and advance sales to Film Society events
Discounts to SFFS Screen at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
Discounts and advance enrollment on SFFS classes
Invitations and discounts to networking events year-round
Discounts on services and products from local and national companies
Subscription to all Film Society publications
Ticket discounts at the Red Vic Movie House, Roxie Cinema, Balboa Theater and Pacific Film Archive
Discounts to the Film Movement DVD club
Discounts to the quarterly DVD magazine Wholphin
Ticket discounts to AMC and UA theaters
One Lost Weekend Video coupon for movie rental (two for Dual)
Invitations to preview screenings
Invitation to SFIFF Members Night
Invitation to free members-only surprise screening during SFIFF
Film Enthusiast Community Access Rate
$45 Single
For students, educators, seniors (62+) and persons with disabilities. All of the benefits of a Film Enthusiast at a discounted price. Only applicable to single memberships. ID required. Please call 415-561-5032 to join at this level.
Filmmaker Pro
$90 Single/$170 Dual/$75 Student
All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
Eligibility for fiscal sponsorship—nonprofit status for your project
Eligibility for FilmHouse Residencies
Eligibility for SFFS grants
Free and discounted legal consultation
Discounts on SFIFF Call for Entries
Filmmaker Boost
$30 Single/$60 Dual
Adds the five Filmmaker Pro benefits to any current year-round SFFS membership (does not extend membership, just “boosts”).
For those year-round members that would like additional benefits associated with SFIFF, we offer the Film Aficionado and Film Connoisseur memberships.
Film Aficionado
$140 Single/$265 Dual
All Film Enthusiast benefits plus one SFIFF CineVoucher 10-pack (two for Dual)
Film Connoisseur
$800 Single/$1,500 Dual
All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
One SFIFF CineVisa (two for Dual)
One ticket to Opening Night film and party (two for Dual)
HIGH LEVEL MEMBERSHIPS
Luminary, Maverick and Visionary memberships include a built-in,
tax-deductible donation. In addition to all Film Enthusiast benefits, these
members enjoy several special perks, such as as invitations to a cocktail
party or private screening with an industry legend in attendance. Luminaries
and above also enjoy benefits directly associated with the San Francisco
International Film Festival. For more information, call the membership
office at 415-561-5020.
Luminary Star
$850 Single/$1,600 Dual
Single includes a $500 tax-deductible donation; dual includes a $1,000 tax-deductible donation. All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
Recognition in the SFIFF Program Guide
Onscreen recognition throughout SFIFF
Invitations to at least three exclusive SFIFF receptions
One SFIFF CineVoucher 10-pack (two for Dual)
VIP ticket to SFIFF Opening Night film and party (two for Dual)
Opportunity to place additional SFIFF ticket orders through the membership office
Luminary Icon
$1,400 Single/$2,700 Dual
Single includes a $500 tax-deductible donation; dual includes a $1,000 tax-deductible donation. All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
Recognition in the SFIFF Program Guide
Onscreen recognition throughout SFIFF
Invitations to at least three exclusive SFIFF receptions
One SFIFF CineVisa (two for Dual)
VIP ticket to SFIFF Opening Night film and party (two for Dual)
Opportunity to place additional SFIFF ticket orders through the membership office
Producer
$5,000 Dual
Includes a $3,000 tax-deductible donation. All shared membership benefits plus:
Two SFIFF CineVisas
Two invitations to the SFIFF Opening Night VIP pre-party at the Castro Theatre
Two VIP tickets to the SFIFF Opening Night film and party
Two VIP tickets to SFIFF Closing Night film and party
Invitations to exclusive receptions and special events year-round
Additional onscreen recognition at select Film Society events
Two Opening Night tickets to the SF International Animation Festival
Two Opening Night tickets to New Italian Cinema
Visionary
$10,000 Dual
Includes an $8,000 tax-deductible donation. All shared membership benefits plus:
Sponsorship of an SFIFF film, including six tickets and reserved seats to each screening of the film, onstage acknowledgment and line recognition in the program guide
An invitation for you and four friends to a VIP preview of the SFIFF
Two SFIFF CineVisas
Two invitations to the SFIFF Opening Night VIP pre-party at the Castro Theatre
Two VIP tickets to the SFIFF Opening Night film and party
Two VIP tickets to SFIFF Closing Night film and party
Invitations to exclusive receptions and special events year-round
Additional onscreen recognition at select Film Society events
Two Opening Night tickets to the SF International Animation Festival
Two Opening Night tickets to New Italian Cinema
SFIFF53 MEMBERSHIP
Festival Membership
$30 Single/$55 Dual
(This membership applies only to SFIFF53)
Discounts to SFIFF53 tickets and merchandise
Invitation to SFIFF53 Members Night
Opportunity to purchase advance tickets to SFIFF53
Free members-only surprise screening during SFIFF53
Subscription to Scoop du Jour, the daily eNewsletter of SFIFF53
Join Online
Notes:
Dual memberships are available only to members that reside at the same address.
An SFIFF CineVisa is an all-access pass that grants admission into every SFIFF event, excluding the Opening and Closing Night film and party and specific fundraising events.
An SFIFF CineVoucher 10-pack is a voucher for ten SFIFF tickets that can be redeemed for any regularly priced, non-rush screening.
YEAR ROUND MEMBERSHIP
Film Enthusiast
$60 Single/$110 Dual
Discounts and advance sales to Film Society events
Discounts to SFFS Screen at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
Discounts and advance enrollment on SFFS classes
Invitations and discounts to networking events year-round
Discounts on services and products from local and national companies
Subscription to all Film Society publications
Ticket discounts at the Red Vic Movie House, Roxie Cinema, Balboa Theater and Pacific Film Archive
Discounts to the Film Movement DVD club
Discounts to the quarterly DVD magazine Wholphin
Ticket discounts to AMC and UA theaters
One Lost Weekend Video coupon for movie rental (two for Dual)
Invitations to preview screenings
Invitation to SFIFF Members Night
Invitation to free members-only surprise screening during SFIFF
Film Enthusiast Community Access Rate
$45 Single
For students, educators, seniors (62+) and persons with disabilities. All of the benefits of a Film Enthusiast at a discounted price. Only applicable to single memberships. ID required. Please call 415-561-5032 to join at this level.
Filmmaker Pro
$90 Single/$170 Dual/$75 Student
All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
Eligibility for fiscal sponsorship—nonprofit status for your project
Eligibility for FilmHouse Residencies
Eligibility for SFFS grants
Free and discounted legal consultation
Discounts on SFIFF Call for Entries
Filmmaker Boost
$30 Single/$60 Dual
Adds the five Filmmaker Pro benefits to any current year-round SFFS membership (does not extend membership, just “boosts”).
For those year-round members that would like additional benefits associated with SFIFF, we offer the Film Aficionado and Film Connoisseur memberships.
Film Aficionado
$140 Single/$265 Dual
All Film Enthusiast benefits plus one SFIFF CineVoucher 10-pack (two for Dual)
Film Connoisseur
$800 Single/$1,500 Dual
All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
One SFIFF CineVisa (two for Dual)
One ticket to Opening Night film and party (two for Dual)
HIGH LEVEL MEMBERSHIPS
Luminary, Maverick and Visionary memberships include a built-in,
tax-deductible donation. In addition to all Film Enthusiast benefits, these
members enjoy several special perks, such as as invitations to a cocktail
party or private screening with an industry legend in attendance. Luminaries
and above also enjoy benefits directly associated with the San Francisco
International Film Festival. For more information, call the membership
office at 415-561-5020.
Luminary Star
$850 Single/$1,600 Dual
Single includes a $500 tax-deductible donation; dual includes a $1,000 tax-deductible donation. All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
Recognition in the SFIFF Program Guide
Onscreen recognition throughout SFIFF
Invitations to at least three exclusive SFIFF receptions
One SFIFF CineVoucher 10-pack (two for Dual)
VIP ticket to SFIFF Opening Night film and party (two for Dual)
Opportunity to place additional SFIFF ticket orders through the membership office
Luminary Icon
$1,400 Single/$2,700 Dual
Single includes a $500 tax-deductible donation; dual includes a $1,000 tax-deductible donation. All Film Enthusiast benefits plus:
Recognition in the SFIFF Program Guide
Onscreen recognition throughout SFIFF
Invitations to at least three exclusive SFIFF receptions
One SFIFF CineVisa (two for Dual)
VIP ticket to SFIFF Opening Night film and party (two for Dual)
Opportunity to place additional SFIFF ticket orders through the membership office
Producer
$5,000 Dual
Includes a $3,000 tax-deductible donation. All shared membership benefits plus:
Two SFIFF CineVisas
Two invitations to the SFIFF Opening Night VIP pre-party at the Castro Theatre
Two VIP tickets to the SFIFF Opening Night film and party
Two VIP tickets to SFIFF Closing Night film and party
Invitations to exclusive receptions and special events year-round
Additional onscreen recognition at select Film Society events
Two Opening Night tickets to the SF International Animation Festival
Two Opening Night tickets to New Italian Cinema
Visionary
$10,000 Dual
Includes an $8,000 tax-deductible donation. All shared membership benefits plus:
Sponsorship of an SFIFF film, including six tickets and reserved seats to each screening of the film, onstage acknowledgment and line recognition in the program guide
An invitation for you and four friends to a VIP preview of the SFIFF
Two SFIFF CineVisas
Two invitations to the SFIFF Opening Night VIP pre-party at the Castro Theatre
Two VIP tickets to the SFIFF Opening Night film and party
Two VIP tickets to SFIFF Closing Night film and party
Invitations to exclusive receptions and special events year-round
Additional onscreen recognition at select Film Society events
Two Opening Night tickets to the SF International Animation Festival
Two Opening Night tickets to New Italian Cinema
SFIFF53 MEMBERSHIP
Festival Membership
$30 Single/$55 Dual
(This membership applies only to SFIFF53)
Discounts to SFIFF53 tickets and merchandise
Invitation to SFIFF53 Members Night
Opportunity to purchase advance tickets to SFIFF53
Free members-only surprise screening during SFIFF53
Subscription to Scoop du Jour, the daily eNewsletter of SFIFF53
Join Online
Notes:
Dual memberships are available only to members that reside at the same address.
An SFIFF CineVisa is an all-access pass that grants admission into every SFIFF event, excluding the Opening and Closing Night film and party and specific fundraising events.
An SFIFF CineVoucher 10-pack is a voucher for ten SFIFF tickets that can be redeemed for any regularly priced, non-rush screening.















