Membership

As the oldest and largest not-for-profit advocacy organization for independent filmmakers in the U.S. , our mission is to be there every step of the way, empowering filmmakers to make the smart decisions when developing, producing and completing their films. And we provide film lovers the world over with a number of opportunities to discover and support tomorrow’s filmmakers today.

Whether you’re emerging or established, a talented filmmaker or a dedicated film-lover, IFP membership provides access to information, programs, and opportunities designed help you build your career and ensure that together we work to CHAMPION INDEPENDENT FILM and keep it alive for years to come.

Our different levels of membership offer the ability to tailor all of IFP’s offerings to your needs and become a part of the nation’s largest community of independent filmmakers. All IFP memberships last 12 months and provide access to IFP events*.

$35 – Community Membership

For members who can’t attend events due to geographic distance.
* Hundreds of hours of audio podcasts from past Filmmaker Conferences and seminars
* Digital clips and recasts of programs providing tips from top industry experts
* Online Independent Film Week Industry Directory (300+ company profiles)
* Digital subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine, including archive of all issues from the past five years
* Online job listings and classifieds
* Access to daily blogs from industry experts (Ask the Experts)
* 25% off to IFP workshops and seminars (Filmmaker Conference, Script to Screen Conference, Envision)
* Free membership to Shooting People
* Discounted movie tickets at Quad and Cinema Village
* Ability to apply to IFP’s selective programs**
* Weekly IFP Newsletter

$100 – Individual Membership

Our Standard Membership Level
* All benefits of the above Community Membership, plus…
* Access to free member events such as Industry Connect panels and industry networking mixers
* Access to 12-15 free preview screenings of upcoming releases (many with Filmmaker Q&A afterwards)
* Ability to attend 30+ free NYC Spirit Award nomination Screenings (& to receive screeners on availability)
* Voting privileges for the Independent Spirit Awards
* Marketing support for your film’s theatrical release or broadcast premiere
* One year print subscription to FILMMAKER Magazine
* Association level pricing to quality health insurance (plans available for $199-$450 per month)
* Discounts to production insurance, equipment, trade publications, and more
* Individual Level membership is the level of membership required in order to have a project fiscally sponsored by IFP.

$50 – Alumni Membership

Alumni of IFP’s Lab and Project Forum programs
* All benefits of the above Individual Membership, plus…
* Networking – additional alumni-only networking opportunities

$100 – Industry Alliance Membership

Invite-only tier; includes a cross section of working pros
* All benefits of the above Individual Membership, plus…
* Networking – Exclusive access to private networking events

$500 – Associate Producer Membership

* All benefits of the above Individual Membership, plus…
* Priority Access to all IFP Member Events & Screenings and public event ticket purchase
* Two free passes to either the Script to Screen or Independent Filmmaker Conference
* Two free tickets to FILMMAKER Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film or IFP’s Best Film Not Yet Playing in a Theater Near You reception

$1000 – Producer Membership

* All of the benefits of the above Associate Producer Membership, plus…
* One free ticket to IFP’s Spring Gala.

$2500 – Executive Producer Membership

* All of the benefits of the above Producer Membership, plus…
* Two free tickets to the Gotham Independent Film Awards (otherwise $1000 per ticket).

$3000 – Corporate Membership

* All of the benefits of the above Producer Membership, plus…
* Membership for 4 individuals
* Corporate Listing in IFP Newsletter (circulation 16,000)

* Community Membership level provides only online access to digital recasts of IFP events and services.

** SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAMS OPEN TO MEMBERS

Project Forum’s Emerging Narrative
Project Forum’s Spotlight on Documentaries
Project Forum’s No Borders
Independent Filmmaker Labs

Member benefits subject to change.

To learn more about becoming a member at the Producer, Executive Producer or Corporate Membership levels, please contact Steven Pfeiffer, Development Manager, at sponsorship@ifp.org