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With your support, AFI protects our past and creates our future. Together, we empower storytellers and inspire audiences. Through your generous gifts, 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 festivals bring artists and audiences together to experience the best in cinema.

Your support has a profound impact.

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Suggested amount $60

Support AFI’s mission with a tax-deductible gift. Donors contributing at any amount automatically become an AFI member. As a member, you will deepen your engagement in film while supporting the future of the art form.

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Premiere Circle

$2500+

Premiere Circle members support AFI with leadership annual gifts. Premiere Circle members enjoy unique opportunities to engage with art and artists through AFI programs and events.

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Frequently asked questions

Make a donation to AFI at any time! Your membership will remain valid for one year from your most recent donation.

To be a member of AFI, only two things are required – make a donation at any level and be a fan of the movies. With your donation, you’re part of the AFI family.

All donations under $2,500 are 100% tax deductible.

To receive Silver Theatre benefits, you will need to be part of the Silver Cinema Club, an enhanced loyalty program of the Silver Theatre. To join or renew, please visit the Silver Theatre website.

The same way you always have! Nothing is changing here. Please access your member portal here.

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 Membership@AFI.com.

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Patron Circle

PREMIERE CIRCLEPremiere Circle members are the champions of AFI’s future and receive unparalleled access to AFI festivals and events

LEARN MORE $2500 SELECT
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Patron Circle

  • Two (2) invitations to an AFI FEST Red Carpet Premiere of your choice (All invitations are non-transferable.)
  • Two (2) FEST Passes to AFI FEST (option to upgrade to Premium FEST Pass for $250 each).
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $560

$2500 SELECT
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

PREMIERE CIRCLEVIP access to AFI festivals and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support

LEARN MORE $5000 SELECT
x
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

  • Two (2) Premium FEST Passes to AFI FEST (includes priority access to all screenings including AFI FEST Red Carpet Premieres. All invitations are non-transferable).
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $1,000

$5000 SELECT
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE

PREMIERE CIRCLEVIP access to AFI festivals, plus a special invitation to go behind the scenes at the AFI Conservatory

LEARN MORE $10000 SELECT
x
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE

  • Four (4) Premium FEST Passes to AFI FEST (includes priority access to all screenings including AFI FEST Red Carpet Premieres. All invitations are non-transferable).
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Invitation to a Classic Cinema screening and reception
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $2,000

$10000 SELECT

Select your level of Premiere Circle membership

Patron Circle

Premiere Circle members are the champions of AFI’s future and receive unparalleled access to AFI festivals and events

LEARN MORE $2500 SELECT
x
Patron Circle

  • Two (2) invitations to an AFI FEST Red Carpet Premiere of your choice (All invitations are non-transferable.)
  • Two (2) FEST Passes to AFI FEST (option to upgrade to Premium FEST Pass for $250 each).
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $560

$2500 SELECT
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

VIP access to AFI festivals and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support

LEARN MORE $5000 SELECT
x
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

  • Two (2) Premium FEST Passes to AFI FEST (includes priority access to all screenings including AFI FEST Red Carpet Premieres. All invitations are non-transferable).
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $1,000

$5000 SELECT
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE

VIP access to AFI festivals, plus a special invitation to go behind the scenes at the AFI Conservatory

LEARN MORE $10000 SELECT
x
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE

  • Four (4) Premium FEST Passes to AFI FEST (includes priority access to all screenings including AFI FEST Red Carpet Premieres. All invitations are non-transferable).
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Invitation to a Classic Cinema screening and reception
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $2,000

$10000 SELECT
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