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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 receive the following benefits:
– $5 off adult general admission tickets at all PFS locations
– 10% off concessions
– Presale access to Festival ticketing
– Complimentary tickets to sneak previews throughout the year
– Free ticket offers to select curated screenings, subject to availability
– Weekly membership e-newsletter featuring exclusive offers
– Direct member support at Membership@Filmadelphia.org
– Exclusive membership mailings including PFF Festival Guide, Quarterly Programming Guide, and PFS Membership Card

Grip $60

– Fully tax-deductible
– $30 with a valid student ID
– All benefits listed above

JOIN/RENEW

Young Friends (Ages 21-40) $90

– Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Discounted or complimentary tickets to Young Friend events
– All benefits listed above

$55 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Gaffer $150

– Four (4) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival

$90 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Dual Gaffer $250

Double the tickets to share with a friend! It’s like buying two memberships at a discounted price!
Both Dual Members receive:
– Four (4) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival

$125 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Screenwriter $250

– Six (6) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Member punch-card for six (6) complimentary drinks & popcorn

$130 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:
– Six (6) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Member punch-card for six (6) complimentary drinks & popcorn

$210 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Assistant Director $450

– Ten (10) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Six (6) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Member punch-card for ten (10) complimentary drinks & popcorn
– One (1) All-Access badge to PFF SpringFest

$215 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Dual Assistant Director $800

Double the tickets to share with a friend! It’s like buying two memberships at a discounted price!
Both Dual Members receive:
– Ten (10) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Six (6) complimentary tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Member punch-card for ten (10) complimentary drinks & popcorn
– One (1) All-Access badge to PFF SpringFest

$330 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Premier Memberships

All Premier Members receive the following benefits:
– Quarterly mission update newsletter
– Complimentary tickets to all sneak previews
– Priority free ticket offers to select curated screenings
– Complimentary PFS tote

Director $850

– Eight (8) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Member punch-card for eight (8) complimentary drinks & popcorn
– One (1) All-Access badge to PFF SpringFest
– One (1) All-Access badge to the Philadelphia Film Festival

$355 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Producer $1,500

Membership for two
– Ten (10) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Member punch-card for ten (10) complimentary drinks & popcorn
– Two (2) All-Access badges to PFF SpringFest
– Two (2) All-Access badges to the Philadelphia Film Festival

$585 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Executive Producer $3,400

Membership for two
– Fourteen (14) complimentary tickets to first-run and curated films
– Member punch-card for fourteen (14) complimentary drinks & popcorn
– Two (2) All-Access badges to PFF SpringFest
– Two (2) All-Access badges to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Two (2) VIP tickets to PFS’s Annual Oscars Party
– Concierge patron ticketing service for films throughout the year and during PFF & SpringFest
– Private Curator’s Night with the Executive Director for two (2) featuring dinner at a local restaurant

$1,340 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Luminary $7,000

Membership for two
– Unlimited access for two (2) to first-run and curated films
– Complementary popcorn and beverages (excludes alcoholic beverages)
– Two (2) All-Access badges to PFF SpringFest
– Two (2) VIP badges to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Two (2) VIP tickets to PFS’s Annual Oscars Party
– Private Curator’s Night with the Executive Director for two (2) featuring dinner at a local restaurant
– Concierge patron ticketing service for films throughout the year and during PFF & SpringFest

$5,640 tax-deductible
JOIN/RENEW

Visionary $15,000

Membership for four
– Unlimited access for four (4) to first-run and curated films
– Complementary popcorn and beverages (excludes alcoholic beverages)
– Four (4) All-Access badges to PFF SpringFest
– Four (4) VIP badges to the Philadelphia Film Festival
– Four (4) VIP tickets to PFS’s Annual Oscars Party
– Private Curator’s Night with the Executive Director for four (4) featuring dinner at a local restaurant
– Concierge patron ticketing service for films throughout the year and during PFF & SpringFest

$12,285 tax-deductible
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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