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Membership

JOIN US AT THE MOVIES

Members enjoy significant privileges all year long, including invitations to Sneak Previews of new films, exclusive e-news updates with special event information and members-only offers, discounted tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival, the Philadelphia Film Center, and the PFS Bourse Theater as well as priority access to screenings at the Festival.

Most importantly, your membership provides vital support to PFS, making possible our innovative programming, robust education initiatives, and wide-reaching community engagement activities. If you would like to contribute without receiving membership benefits make a 100% tax-deductible donation here.

JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!


All Members Get the Following Benefits:
– Discounted tickets to Philadelphia Film Festival, PFS Bourse Theater, and Philadelphia Film Center
– Exclusive e-news updates with special event information and members-only offers
– Priority Access to tickets and screenings at the Festival
– Advance mailing of official Philadelphia Film Festival Program Guide
– Recognition in the official Philadelphia Film Festival Program Guide
– Invitations for two to advance sneak preview screenings throughout the year

Grip $50

– Invitations for two to sneak preview screenings when available.
– 50% off Grip level with student ID.

Fully tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Young Friends (Ages 21-40) $75

– Invitations for two to at least 10 sneak preview screenings.
– 2 tickets to a Throwback Thursday Quizzo & Movie.
– Free or discounted tickets to ALL Young Friends hosted events.
– Special perks at Young Friends hosted events.

$55 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Young Friends Dual (Ages 21-40) $130

Double the tickets to share with a friend! It’s like buying two memberships at a discounted price!
Both Dual Members receive:
– Invitations for two to at least 10 sneak preview screenings.
– 2 tickets to a Throwback Thursday Quizzo & Movie.
– Free or discounted tickets to ALL Young Friends hosted events.
– Special perks at Young Friends hosted events.

$110 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Gaffer $100

– 2 ticket vouchers to the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– 2 tickets for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– Invitations for two to at least 10 sneak preview screenings

$80 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Dual Gaffer $175

Double the tickets to share with a friend! It’s like buying two memberships at a discounted price!
Both Dual Members receive:
– 2 ticket vouchers to the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– 2 tickets for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– Invitations for two to at least 10 sneak preview screenings

$135 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Screenwriter $250

– 4 tickets vouchers to the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– 4 tickets for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– 1 ticket to Opening and Closing Nights at the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– Invitations for two to at least 20 sneak preview screenings.

$150 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Dual Screenwriter $450

Double the tickets to share with a friend! It’s like buying two memberships at a discounted price!
Both Dual Members receive:
– 4 tickets vouchers to the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– 4 tickets for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– 1 ticket to Opening and Closing Nights at the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– Invitations for two to at least 20 sneak preview screenings.

$285 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Director $650

– All Premier Members receive 4 complimentary drinks at PFS venues.
– 1 All Access Festival Badge
– 6 tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival.
– 6 tickets for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– Invitations for two to at least 50 sneak preview screenings

$300 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Producer $1,500

– All Premier Members receive 4 complimentary drinks at PFS venues.
– 2 All Access Festival Badges.
– 1 Spring Festival Badge.
– 14 tickets for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– Invitations for two to ALL sneak preview screenings with reserved seating.

$800 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Executive Producer $2,500

– All Premier Members receive 4 complimentary drinks at PFS venues.
– 2 All-Access Festival Badges with a personalized Festival experience with a member of the programming team.
– 2 Spring Fest Badges.
– 10 ticket vouchers for the Film Festival.
– 14 ticket vouchers for films at the PFS Bourse and Film Center.
– Invitations for two to ALL sneak preview screenings with reserved seating.

$1,600 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Luminary $5,000

– All Premier Members receive 4 complimentary drinks at PFS venues.
– 2 VIP Festival badges, including reserved seating and invitations to private Festival events with a personalized Festival experience with a member of the programming team.
OR
– Unlimited access for two to the PFS Bourse and Film Center (occasional restrictions may apply).
– 2 Spring Fest Badges.
– Invitations for four to ALL sneak preview screenings with reserved seating.

$2,600 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Young Friends Add-On (Ages 21-40) $25

– The Young Friends ad-on is an addition to a regular membership level. You can choose to ad Young Friends benefits to any level or join at Young Friends level.
– 2 tickets to a Throwback Thursday Quizzo & Movie.
– Free or discounted tickets to ALL Young Friends hosted events.
– Special perks at Young Friends hosted events.

Learn more about the Philadelphia Film Society Young Friends here!

JOIN/RENEW

Ways To Make Your Member

Online
Purchase your Membership online with your credit card via our secure server and you’ll receive an emailed acknowledgment for your Membership.

By Phone
To join by phone or to make a stock transfer for membership, please call our Membership Office at 215.422.4578.

By Mail
Checks payable to Philadelphia Film Society can be mailed to:

Philadelphia Film Society
1412 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Attn: Membership Office


– Membership benefits are valid for one year from the date of processing. They are non-transferable and non-refundable.
– Festival ticket vouchers can only be redeemed for a regular priced film during the Festival, excluding Opening Night, Closing Night and Centerpiece Films
– Ticket vouchers for first-run tickets can only be redeemed for same day admission during any regular priced screening excluding Friday and Saturday after 5pm
– Members must abide by the Membership Code of Conduct
– All benefits subject to change


The Art House Convergence Visiting Members program is a reciprocal membership program for art houses. PFS Members will enjoy membership benefits at art houses around the country. Members must present their current PFS Membership card at the time of their visit to receive reciprocal benefits. Specific benefits at discretion of theater.


For more information contact:
Membership Office | 215.422.4578

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