{"id":11,"date":"2026-09-07T08:27:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-09-08T17:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T06:33:25","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Join Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap afsf-lede wp-block-paragraph\">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 \u2014 for a flat $50 a year, however many members you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large afsf-rounded-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/wp-content\/themes\/afsfv1\/assets\/images\/stock\/popcorn-reel-clapper-card.webp\" alt=\"Popcorn, film reel and clapperboard\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns afsf-benefits-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group afsf-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-card-title\">Distributor Accreditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-card-body wp-block-paragraph\">We vouch for your society&#8217;s bona fide status to distributors, so you don&#8217;t have to prove it yourself every time.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group afsf-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-card-title\">Film Handling Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-card-body wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic cover for loss or damage when screening on film, at no extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group afsf-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-card-title\">Distributor Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-card-body wp-block-paragraph\">A real, current list of Australian distributors and the NFSA Lending Collection.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group afsf-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-card-title\">Legal Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-card-body wp-block-paragraph\">Free access to the Arts Law Centre of Australia for phone advice and document review.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group afsf-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-card-title\">Directory Listing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-card-body wp-block-paragraph\">An online presence for your society in the AFSF directory.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity afsf-sprocket-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees &#038; Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliation is open to any non-profit film society, film club or film group operating in Australia. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/60-questions\/\">60 Questions<\/a> guide for the full criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity afsf-sprocket-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Federation is Run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;s a need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity afsf-sprocket-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to Join<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-muted wp-block-paragraph\">Fill in the form below and a member of the Executive Committee will be in touch. This is a placeholder form \u2014 the full membership application will be wired in here once the native membership system is connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<form class=\"afsf-form\" data-afsf-dummy-form data-afsf-success=\"Thanks \u2014 this is a placeholder form. The full membership application will be wired in here once the native membership system is connected.\" id=\"afsf-join-form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"afsf-field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"afsf-join-form-name\">Your Name <span class=\"afsf-required\">*<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"afsf-join-form-name\" name=\"name\" required \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"afsf-field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"afsf-join-form-email\">Email Address <span class=\"afsf-required\">*<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"afsf-join-form-email\" name=\"email\" required \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"afsf-field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"afsf-join-form-society\">Film Society Name <span class=\"afsf-required\">*<\/span><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"afsf-join-form-society\" name=\"society\" required \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"afsf-field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"afsf-join-form-message\">Message<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<textarea id=\"afsf-join-form-message\" name=\"message\" rows=\"5\" ><\/textarea>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"afsf-btn afsf-btn--primary\">Send Application<\/button>\n\t\t<p class=\"afsf-form__result\" data-afsf-form-result role=\"status\" hidden><\/p>\n\t<\/form>\n\t\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity afsf-sprocket-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can join the AFSF?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any non-profit film society, film club or film group operating in Australia is welcome to apply for affiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does affiliation cost?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A flat $50 per year, from 1 July to 30 June, regardless of your society&#8217;s size.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>We&#8217;re not registered as a non-profit yet \u2014 can we still join?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get in touch and we&#8217;ll talk through what&#8217;s needed. Many societies start informally and formalise as they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Already a member and need to update your details?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/update-membership-details\/\">Update Your Membership Details<\/a> page instead of this form.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Affiliate your film society with the AFSF for $50 a year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Join the Australian Film Societies Federation \u2013 Affiliate Your Society<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Affiliate your non-profit film society with the AFSF for $50\/year. 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