BECOME A MEMBER!
Join AFF for a year’s worth of exclusive advanced screenings, film premieres, script readings, roundtable events, Conversations in Film, party invitations, and more! AFF Members not only receive free access to most of our events, but also gain priority seating to our Year Round Events! Skip the long lines and enjoy first entry into the theatre as an AFF Member. Receive discounts on our annual Summer Film Camp, and exclusive invites to our annual Spring Hair of the Dog Brunch in March and the On Story Premiere Party in April.
This year we are happy to include benefits from the Paramount and Stateside Theatres, Alamo Drafthouse Village, Vulcan Video, Hideout Theatre and SFA Hotel.
Benefits include:
- All day Matinee prices at the Alamo Drafthouse Village
- 2 Free Movie Rentals at Vulcan Video
- $5 discount on a book of FLIX-TIX at the Paramount Theatre box office
- 10% off Food at the Hideout Theatre
- 10% off at Stephen F’s Bar at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin
AFF Members must present their membership card in order to receive the benefits above.
Our Membership Levels
The Writers Circle $150
- Take advantage of expanded components to our already fantastic Screenwriting Coverage Program. As a member of the Writers’ Circle, you receive a discount on the program fee and a guaranteed 30 day turnaround time on your script feedback and notes
- Be inspired! Members of The Writers Circle receive additional benefits including a copy of one (1) of our On Story books. Choose from:
- On Story: The Golden Ages of Television, an invaluable resource filled with stories of inspiration and advice from prolific industry leaders such as Wendy Calhoun, Paul Feig, Greg Daniels, Liz Meriwether, Cary Fukunaga & more with a special foreword by Noah Hawley
- On Story: Screenwriters and Their Craft. An invaluable resource filled with stories of inspiration and advice from prolific industry leaders such as John August, John Lee Hancock, Lawrence Kasdan, Daniel Petrie, Jr., Whit Stillman, Robin Swicord, and Randall Wallace with a special foreword by Brian Helgeland
- Or On Story—Screenwriters and Filmmakers on Their Iconic Films which presents renowned, award-winning screenwriters and filmmakers discussing their careers and the stories behind the production of their iconic films such as L.A. Confidential, Thelma & Louise, Groundhog Day, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Silence of the Lambs, In the Name of the Father, Apollo 13, and more!
- 20% discount on all AFF branded Merchandise
- Finish your project! Receive discounts on both your film and screenplay submissions!
When purchasing online, please specify in the “Order Notes” section of checkout which t-shirt size and On Story book you would like to receive. Thank you!
Benefactor $250
- All previous member level benefits
- You and a guest to the invite only opening night reception
- Total of two (2) Film Passes to Austin Film Festival ($150 value!)
When purchasing online, please specify in the “Order Notes” section of checkout which t-shirt size and On Story book you would like to receive. Thank you!
Patron $500
- All previous member level benefits
- For the On Story book selection, you may choose if you would like a hard cover or soft cover copy – please specify in the “Order Notes” section at checkout
- An additional one T-shirt or a baseball cap (total of two pieces of merchandise) – please specify your choice and size (if applicable) in the “Order Notes” section at checkout
- Total of four (4) Film Passes to Austin Film Festival
When purchasing online, please specify in the “Order Notes” section of checkout which t-shirt size and On Story book you would like to receive. Thank you!
Director $1,000
- All previous member level benefits
- One (1) All-Access Producers Badge to the Austin Film Festival & Conference ($695 value)
- Total of six (6) Film Passes to Austin Film Festival ($450 value)
When purchasing online, please specify in the “Order Notes” section of checkout which t-shirt size and On Story book you would like to receive. Thank you!
Star $2,500
- All previous member level benefits
- Corporate logo on sponsor page in the AFF program book
- Total of two (2) All-Access Producers Badge to the Austin Film Festival & Conference ($1390 value)
- One (1) Weekend Badge for Austin Film Festival & Conference ($325 value)
- Invitation for one (1) to the Invitation Only Film Texas BBQ Supper during the Festival
- Total of eight (8) Film Passes to the Austin Film Festival ($600 value)
When purchasing online, please specify in the “Order Notes” section of checkout which t-shirt size and On Story book you would like to receive. Thank you!
Premiere $5,000
To purchase, please call 800-310-3378
- All previous member level benefits
- Corporate logo on the Member page of the AFF website
- Total of four (4) All-Access Producers Badges to the Austin Film Festival & Conference ($2780 value)
- Total of two (2) Weekends Badges to the Austin Film Festival & Conference ($650 value)
- Total of ten (10) Film Passes to Austin Film Festival ($750 value)
*Discounts on AFF Badges and Passes determined by Membership Level.
**Members joining after September 15th will be acknowledged in the 2020 Program Book
***Purchases made after October 1st at midnight must bring a receipt to Registration to receive your benefit Film Pass if applicable.