The American Film Institute Membership Program is designed for our most loyal supporters to deepen their connection with AFI and the art of film through meaningful benefits and opportunities. With your generosity, AFI protects cinema’s past, present and future — and together — we empower storytellers and inspire audiences.

Through your support, AFI is building a more inclusive community for future generations of filmmakers and driving culture forward.

AFI’s innovative education programs provide hands-on training to gifted young filmmakers. AFI FEST Presented by Canva and the AFI Life Achievement Award bring artists and audiences together to experience and celebrate the best in cinema.

Your support has a profound impact. Please join us today.

AFI MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Members receive exclusive year-round benefits and get the lowest prices on AFI FEST tickets.

Personalized physical and digital AFI Membership card
Monthly Members AFI Insider e-Newsletter
Full-length Master filmmaker seminars from the AFI Archive
Streaming access to the AFI Conservatory Shorts Collection
Invitation to the AFI FEST Member Preview
Discounted tickets to AFI FEST Presented by Canva
Discounts on AFI merchandise

$60 Movie Lover
All benefits for two individuals.

100% Tax-Deductible

$150 Cinephile
All Movie Lover benefits, plus:

Two complimentary tickets to AFI FEST
Pre-sale access to purchase seats in Mezzanine One for the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute

Value of goods/services: $30

$350 Advocate of the Arts
All Cinephile benefits, plus:

- Two additional complimentary tickets to AFI FEST (4 total tickets)
- Pre-sale access to purchase seats in Mezzanine One for the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
- Recognition in the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute Book
- Annual limited-edition member gift

Value of goods/services: $64

$1,000 AFI-cionado
All Advocate of the Arts benefits, plus:

- Four additional complimentary tickets to AFI FEST (8 total tickets)
- One complimentary seat in Mezzanine One for the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
- AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute Book

Value of goods/services: $229.00

Membership benefits are annual and subject to change.

PREMIERE CIRCLE

Premiere Circle members are champions of AFI’s future and enjoy unparalleled access to AFI FEST and other events. Membership levels start at $2,500 and benefits include complimentary tickets to the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute, a series of curated events throughout the year and more. For more information, please contact Peter Indall at [email protected] or visit AFI.com/Premiere-Circle.

GET IN TOUCH:
If you have any questions about membership, please contact AFI Membership at 800.774.4234 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT) or at [email protected].

Donate today and join the nation’s strongest community of film lovers.

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