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Benefits
What You Get
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Complimentary Tickets
Members receive ticket vouchers redeemable for regular, non-rush screening or events priced up to $25 for the general public. Ticket vouchers are valid for one year and can be used for screenings at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Doc Stories showcase, and every SFFILM program in between as long as it follows the pricing guidelines mentioned above.
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Free Members-Only Screenings
Members are invited to free advance screenings of acclaimed independent films before they hit theaters. Experience film the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen, with a community of fellow film lovers.
03
Discounts
Members enjoy discounts on merchandise and reduced pricing for all ticketed screenings at the SFFILM Festival, Doc Stories, and year-round.
04
Early Access
Don’t miss out on our most in-demand events! Members are able to purchase tickets (or redeem vouchers) for SFFILM screenings 48 hours before the general public.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Your membership funds filmmaker grants, supports artist mentorship, and brings the Bay Area film community together.
BECOME A MEMBER
Select a tierFilm Fan
$100/YEAR
- Two ticket vouchers
- Free members-only screenings
- Discounted tickets
- Advanced tickets
- Tax-deductible: $70
Star
$200/YEAR
- Ten ticket vouchers
- Free members-only screenings
- Discounted tickets
- Advanced tickets
- Tax-deductible: $20
Director
$600/YEAR
- Twenty ticket vouchers
- Free members-only screenings
- Discounted tickets
- Advanced tickets
- 2 tickets to Festival Opening
- Tax-deductible: $90
Storyteller
$1,000/YEAR
- Twenty ticket vouchers
- Free members-only screenings
- Discounted tickets
- Advanced tickets
- 2 tickets to Festival Opening
- Digital recognition
- Tax-deductible: $490
BECOME A Patron
Select a tierPRODUCER
$2,500/YEAR
- All Storyteller benefits
- 2 Tickets to Festival Parties
- Recognition in materials
- 1 Festival + Doc Stories pass
- Festival Lounge Access
- Invitations to private events
- Festival VIP Preview Night
- Concierge reservations
- Priority seating access
- Tax-Deductible: $1,765
Auteur
$5,000/YEAR
- All Storyteller benefits
- 2 Tickets to Festival Parties
- Recognition in materials
- 2 Festival + Doc Stories passes
- Festival Lounge Access
- Invitations to private events
- Festival VIP Preview Night
- Priority seating access
- Concierge reservations
- Reserved seating
- Tax-Deductible: $4,040
Visionary
$10,000/YEAR
- All Storyteller benefits
- 2 Tickets to Festival Parties
- Recognition in materials
- 2 Festival + Doc Stories passes
- Festival Lounge Access
- Invitations to private events
- Festival VIP Preview Night
- Priority seating access
- Concierge reservations
- Reserved seating
- On-screen recognition
- Personalized Programs
- Invites to talent receptions
- Tax-Deductible: $9,040
SUPPORT + DONATE
A fully tax-deductible, unrestricted gift is one of the best ways to support SFFILM! These contributions support our year-round work empowering us to share new perspectives, support a next generation of filmmakers and audiences, and galvanize change through the art and craft of film.
GIFT A MEMBERSHIP
SFFILM Membership is the best gift for the film lover in your life! Sign them up and they will immediately get insider access and special invitations to exclusive film events in the Bay Area.
DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS
Film is a democratic medium; we strive to make our community accessible to all who wish to participate. Students, teachers, and seniors (aged 60+), comprise an important part of the SFFILM community.