CFI Membership - Member Rewards

Join the California Film Institute for the best experience at the Mill Valley Film Festival and the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, including members-only screenings, ticket discounts and more.

See below for member levels and benefits. Once you decide which level is best for you, JOIN ONLINE.

The California Film Institute is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your membership provides key support for our mission of celebrating and promoting film as art and education. See tax deductions below.

Read About Our New Membership Rewards Here. (Frequently Asked Questions) Click here to download a PDF version of this Member Benefits grid

Associate Member $75
• One personalized membership card • Smith Rafael Film Center Quarterly Calendar mailed to your home • Reduced admission at any regular screening at the Rafael (TWO tickets maximum) • TWO complimentary tickets to the Rafael • FOUR tickets for exclusive pre-release film screenings (over 12 months) • Invitation to "MVFF Sneak Peak" (a private preview of MVFF films & events) at the Rafael (for ONE) • ONE ticket for "Friend of the Festival" special screening at the MVFF • Ability to purchase MVFF tickets before the general public (see benefit grid for details)

Film Fan Member $125
All the rewards as above PLUS: • SIX for exclusive pre-release film screenings • Invitation to "MVFF Sneak Peak," a private preview of MVFF films & events at the Rafael (for TWO) • TWO tickets for "Friend of the Festival" special screening at the Mill Valley Film Festival

Gold Star Member $250
All the rewards as above PLUS: • A second personalized card, good for discounted tickets (Note: this is not a second membership)* • TEN tickets for exclusive pre-release screenings • Ability to purchase MVFF tickets before Film Fan & Associate levels (see benefit grid for details) • Gold Card Preferred Admission Line - Theater entry AHEAD of the general public for MVFF Screenings

Director's Circle Member $325
All the rewards as above PLUS: • TWELVE tickets for exclusive pre-release film screenings • Access to Filmmaker Hospitality lounge during MVFF • Invitation to Annual Director's Circle Film and Reception (for TWO) • Ability to purchase MVFF tickets before Gold Star, Film Fan & Associate members (see benefit grid for details)

Premier Patron Member $650
All the rewards as above PLUS: • SIXTEEN tickets for exclusive pre-release film screenings • Choice of MVFF Opening Night Film & Gala OR Closing Night Film & Party (for TWO)

Cinema Benefactor Member $1,250
All the rewards as above PLUS: • TWENTY tickets for exclsuive pre-release film screenings • MVFF Opening Night Film & Gala AND Closing Night Film & Party (for TWO) • Private Mill Valley Film Festival Opening Night VIP Reception (for TWO) • SIXTEEN Mill Valley Film Festival Ticket Vouchers!

MVFF FAST PASS $2,500
MVFF Fast Passes are the ultimate way to take part in the Mill Valley Film Festival. Each pass holder will enjoy all access VIP admission to all films, parties, galas, seminars and events throughout the eleven-day event, with no waiting in line and reserved seating. • Reserved seating at all MVFF film programs (with RSVP) • No waiting in lines • Exclusive invitation to VIP Pre-Screening Reception on Opening Night • Admission to Opening Night film and Gala • Admission to Closing Night Film and Gala • Admission to all MVFF Tributes, Spotlights, Centerpieces • Admission to any regular MVFF film program, seminar or panel discussion • Invitations to select private events • Two seats at any CFI members screening throughout the year • Acknowledgement as Bronze / Silver Circle donor in MVFFpublications and on-screen slideshow To purchase or for further information, please contact Liana Bender, Development Director, at 415.526.5838 or LBender@cafilm.org

CFI FAST PASS $5,000
Enjoy the red carpet experience all year long. CFI Fast Pass offers all the benefits of the MVFF Fast Pass, plus the following: • Complimentary admission to ANY SCREENING year-round at the Rafael • Complimentary admission to all special film programs and events at the Rafael • Invitations throughout the year to private film screenings and receptions • Complimentary admission to Oscar Night America (Academy Awards event) • Acknowledgement as Silver/Gold Circle donor in MVFF, RFC publications and on-screen slideshow To purchase or for further information, please contact Liana Bender, Development Director, at 415.526.5838 or LBender@cafilm.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Also, click to view Frequently Asked Questions) Second Personalized Card A second card entitles the holder to discounted tickets (up to TWO). To receive a second card, please email the guests first and last name, and the member name to membership@cafilm.org Member Screenings:* Our exclusive pre-release film screenings are open to all levels of membership so that everyone has an equal chance to attend. We therefore limit the seats for each screening to two total for all membership levels. Members are invited via email only. The number of screenings is subject to availability. Membership valid one year from the date of enrollment and are nontransferable.

CFI Membership - Member Rewards

Associate Member $75

Film Fan Member $125

Gold Star Member $250

Director's Circle Member $325

Premier Patron Member $650

Cinema Benefactor Member $1,250

MVFF FAST PASS $2,500

CFI FAST PASS $5,000