Affiliating with the AFSF gives your film society access to discounted screening rights, automatic film handling insurance, a distributor network, legal guidance and a listing in our directory — for a flat $50 a year, however many members you have.
Member Benefits
Distributor Accreditation
We vouch for your society’s bona fide status to distributors, so you don’t have to prove it yourself every time.
Film Handling Insurance
Automatic cover for loss or damage when screening on film, at no extra cost.
Distributor Access
A real, current list of Australian distributors and the NFSA Lending Collection.
Legal Help
Free access to the Arts Law Centre of Australia for phone advice and document review.
Directory Listing
An online presence for your society in the AFSF directory.
Fees & Eligibility
Annual membership runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year and costs a flat $50, regardless of how many members your society has.
Affiliation is open to any non-profit film society, film club or film group operating in Australia. See our 60 Questions guide for the full criteria.
How the Federation is Run
The Federation was established in 1947 (once known as the Federation of NSW and Associated Film Societies Inc.) and is an incorporated association governed by an Executive of seven: a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and three ordinary members. The Executive is elected each year at the Annual General Meeting, to which every member society can send two delegates, and meets by teleconference whenever there’s a need.
Apply to Join
Fill in the form below and a member of the Executive Committee will be in touch. This is a placeholder form — the full membership application will be wired in here once the native membership system is connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the AFSF?
Any non-profit film society, film club or film group operating in Australia is welcome to apply for affiliation.
What does affiliation cost?
A flat $50 per year, from 1 July to 30 June, regardless of your society’s size.
We’re not registered as a non-profit yet — can we still join?
Get in touch and we’ll talk through what’s needed. Many societies start informally and formalise as they grow.
Already a member and need to update your details?
Use the Update Your Membership Details page instead of this form.