{"id":8,"date":"2026-09-07T08:27:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T06:11:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/?page_id=8","title":{"rendered":"About the Federation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap afsf-lede wp-block-paragraph\">The Australian Film Societies Federation (AFSF) helps you start and run a film society or group. We provide screening rights discounts, film handling insurance, distributor access, legal guidance and a nationwide directory to member societies across the country.<\/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\/slate-board-card.webp\" alt=\"Clapperboard on a film set\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the AFSF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AFSF is an organisation of film groups, film clubs and film societies dedicated to promoting the interests of all film groups, clubs and societies across Australia, as well as promoting film culture, film history and film art more broadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Federation provides more information about starting and running a film society or group than any other organisation in Australia, from the practical (screening rights, insurance, equipment) to the day-to-day (finding films, running an AGM, growing a membership).<\/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\">History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federation traces its roots to 1947, when it was formed as the Federation of NSW and Associated Film Societies to help film societies share resources and speak with one voice on screening rights and distribution. Over the decades it grew into a national body and became the Australian Film Societies Federation, supporting societies in every state and territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>1947<\/strong> \u2014 Formed as the Federation of NSW and Associated Film Societies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Later years<\/strong> \u2014 Membership expands beyond New South Wales as societies in other states and territories affiliate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Today<\/strong> \u2014 Operating nationally as the Australian Film Societies Federation, supporting member societies with screening rights, insurance, distributor access and legal guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\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\">Governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AFSF is run by an Executive Committee elected annually by delegates from member societies at the Federation Annual General Meeting. These experienced, informed volunteers are responsible to the membership and try to be as transparent as possible about how the Federation operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/constitution\/\">Read the Constitution<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ausfilm.org.au\/federation-agms\/\">Federation AGM Archive<\/a><\/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\">Executive Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-muted wp-block-paragraph\">Placeholder listing \u2014 real names, roles and photos will replace this section once supplied. The Executive Committee is elected annually at the Federation AGM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns afsf-committee-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-avatar-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"afsf-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"afsf-avatar afsf-avatar--ink\"><span>PR<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-avatar-name\">President<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-avatar-role wp-block-paragraph\">Elected annually at the Federation AGM.<\/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-avatar-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"afsf-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"afsf-avatar afsf-avatar--teal\"><span>VP<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-avatar-name\">Vice President<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-avatar-role wp-block-paragraph\">Elected annually at the Federation AGM.<\/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-avatar-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"afsf-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"afsf-avatar afsf-avatar--ink\"><span>SE<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-avatar-name\">Secretary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-avatar-role wp-block-paragraph\">Elected annually at the Federation AGM.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns afsf-committee-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-avatar-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"afsf-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"afsf-avatar afsf-avatar--teal\"><span>TR<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-avatar-name\">Treasurer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-avatar-role wp-block-paragraph\">Elected annually at the Federation AGM.<\/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-avatar-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"afsf-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"afsf-avatar afsf-avatar--ink\"><span>MO<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading afsf-avatar-name\">Membership Officer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"afsf-avatar-role wp-block-paragraph\">Elected annually at the Federation AGM.<\/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 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