Become a Member
Become a Member of the New Orleans Film Society
At the New Orleans Film Society, we believe that the power of storytelling brings communities together, nurtures creativity, and shapes the future of film. By becoming a member, you not only join a vibrant and passionate community, but you also help support the vital work we do to elevate filmmakers, foster new talent, and celebrate the art of cinema.
Whether you’re a film enthusiast, a budding filmmaker, or someone who wants to contribute to the cultural landscape of New Orleans, our membership program offers something for everyone.
- This holiday season, consider gifting a membership to a loved one—an experience that lasts all year long and supports the future of independent film.
- If you are already a member and want to renew your membership, click on the “Renewal” tab on the left.
Learn more about the full year long membership benefits
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
First, please check if auto-renew is enabled with an active credit card attached to your account. Log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, please add your information. Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if auto-renew is activated. If the text reads “disable auto-renew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now. In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable auto-renew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable auto-renew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable auto renew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew. Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable auto-renew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Moviegoer members enjoy benefits year-round, and is perfect for any cinephile that wants exclusive discounts and access to all NOFS events, including film screenings and sneak previews.
Please contact us at members@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
Moviegoer Member Benefits
- Advance Ticket Access: Purchase window before the general public to New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF), French Film Festival (FFF), and our year-round NOFS Presents screenings that may sell out during our festivals and events.
- Complimentary Member Screening(s) as part of the NOFF and FFF.
- Exclusive Member Discounts on passes, tickets, events, and merchandise throughout the year — with discounts up to $50 at our festivals and events this membership level pays for itself!
- Free Member Sneak Previews & Events: Sign up for our email to be in the know about our member events and movie sneak previews offered by our distributor partners!
- A subscription to the member e-newsletter and event highlights mailed to your address.
Community Discounts
15% off for film professionals and seniors (65 and over) – $51
50% off for members under 30 – $30
Email members@neworleansfilmsociety.org to access this discount.
*Your contribution is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
The Take Two membership is perfect for a pair of film buffs. This joint membership with New Orleans Film Society grants you benefits at NOFS events year-round.
Please contact us at members@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
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Take Two Member Benefits
- Advance Ticket Access: Purchase window before the general public to New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF), French Film Festival (FFF), and our year-round NOFS Presents screenings that may sell out during our festivals and events.
- Complimentary Member Screening(s) as part of the NOFF and FFF.
- Exclusive Member Discounts on passes, tickets, events, and merchandise throughout the year — with discounts up to $50 at our festivals and events this membership level quickly pays for itself!
- Free Member Sneak Previews & Events: Sign up for our email to be in the know about our member events and movie sneak previews offered by our distributor partners!
- A subscription to the member e-newsletter and event highlights mailed to your address.
*Your contribution is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
*If you would like to specify a second cardholder for your membership, please add that person’s name and e-mail to the “Comments” section during the checkout process. Otherwise, both membership cards will be listed as “Membership of {Your name}.
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Scene Stealer members enjoy all the benefits of a Take Two membership, plus additional benefits, including complementary passes + tickets to our festivals.
Please contact us at members@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
Buy Membership
*$20 of your Scene Stealer membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
*If you would like to specify a second cardholder for your membership, please add that person’s name and e-mail to the “Comments” section during the checkout process.
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Producer’s Circle members enjoy robust benefits during our festivals and at New Orleans Film Society screenings year-round, including admission to VIP events, reserved seating, invitations to Producer’s Circle-only events, and benefactor recognition on the New Orleans Film Society website and on-screen before all film screenings.
Please contact Development Director Lisa Davis at lisa@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
SEE OUR CURRENT CIRCLE MEMBERS
*$570 of your Producer’s Circle membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
If you would like to specify a second cardholder for your membership, please add that person’s name and e-mail on the “Comments” section during the checkout process.
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Executive Producer’s Circle members enjoy the robust benefits of the Producer’s Circle membership plus an additional All Access Pass to our festivals and special recognition perks and benefits.
Please contact Development Director Lisa Davis at lisa@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
SEE OUR CURRENT CIRCLE MEMBERS
*$1,105 of your Executive Producer’s Circle membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
*If you would like to specify a second cardholder for your membership, please add that person’s name and e-mail on the “Comments” section during the checkout process.
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Deepen your engagement with the filmmaking and film-loving community in New Orleans by becoming a member of the NOFS Director’s Circle and provide vital support to our year-round festivals and filmmaker development programs.
Please contact Development Director Lisa Davis at lisa@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
SEE OUR CURRENT CIRCLE MEMBERS
*$3,040 of your Director’s Circle membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Provide mission-critical support as a NOFS’s Director’s Circle Gold member and become an integral partner in our year-round work supporting the burgeoning film community in Louisiana and the diverse filmmakers telling the stories of our time.
Please contact Development Director Lisa Davis at lisa@neworleansfilmsociety.org with any questions.
*$6,340 of your Director’s Circle Gold membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.*
If you are already a member and want to renew your membership:
Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed! Your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
If you are already a member and want to change/upgrade your membership:
Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew.
Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
Give the gift of film!
To give the gift of film to your loved ones, follow the purchasing steps on any membership level and select the gift option. Every New Orleans Film Society membership provides the following benefits to your cinephile friend or loved one:
- Advance Ticket Access: Purchase window before the general public to New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF), French Film Festival (FFF), and our year-round NOFS Presents screenings that may sell out during our festivals and events.
- Complimentary Member Screening(s) as part of the NOFF and FFF.
- Exclusive Member Discounts on passes, tickets, events, and merchandise throughout the year — with discounts up to $50 at our festivals and events this membership level pays for itself!
- Free Member Sneak Previews & Events: Sign up for our email to be in the know about our member events and movie sneak previews offered by our distributor partners!
- A subscription to the member e-newsletter and event highlights mailed to your address.
PLUS, NOFS memberships under $100 are fully tax-deductible!
Be a part of our mission: to promote, nurture, and amplify the diverse voices of filmmakers and to facilitate conversations through film and film-related programming that inspire, educate, challenge and entertain our audiences.
Steps to Purchase
How to purchase a new membership?
- Go to nofsmembership.eventive.org
- Click “Join Today”
- Choose the level of membership you would like to purchase
- Select the quantity of memberships you would like to purchase
- Input amount you would like to donate to NOFS (optional)
- Enter in a discount code (if applicable)
- Create an account using your email or Facebook account
- Enter your payment information
- Click “Buy”
You can access your tickets via “My Tickets” on Eventive, or within the PDF attached to your confirmation email.
Account Activation
- Check your inbox for an email titled “Your membership has been created” from members@newolreansfilmsociety.org
- Click the first link in the email.
- Enter a password, add the required details, and save.
- Log out and log back in with your password to double-check.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long does my membership last?
- One full calendar year!
- How do I renew my membership?
- We are excited to offer our new autorenew feature! Autorenew is automatically set when a membership is purchased. If your membership is set for autorenew and buy a new membership, the system will still proceed with autorenewal in addition to your new membership. Please follow these instructions to avoid double payment.
- Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. If it is no further action is needed!
- First, please log in to your account here and select Menu > Account information and verify that an active credit card is on file. If not, add your information.
- Next select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and your membership will automatically renew annually.
- You will receive a reminder email before your membership renews or any charges applied. No action is required at this time unless there is no card connected to your membership.
- Please first check if your membership is set for autorenew with an active credit card. If it is no further action is needed!
- If you wish to renew manually each year, please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
- In renewal settings please check to see if automatic renewal is enabled for your membership before clicking “renew now”. If the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew,” it is turned off and you can click “renew now” for a one-year renewal or click to enable autorenew and be automatically annually on your expiration date. If the text reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on and no further action is needed and your membership will automatically renew annually.
- You must have a card attached to your account to be charged. If no card is attached your membership will be canceled automatically. If a card is attached to the account it will automatically be charged for your annual membership fee on the stated renewal date.
- We are excited to offer our new autorenew feature! Autorenew is automatically set when a membership is purchased. If your membership is set for autorenew and buy a new membership, the system will still proceed with autorenewal in addition to your new membership. Please follow these instructions to avoid double payment.
- How do I turn off autorenew?
- Select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings to verify if autorenew is activated. If the text next to the expiration date reads “disable autorenew” the function is turned on. If the text reads “enable autorenew” the feature is disabled.
- What do I do if my autorenew failed?
- If you receive an email that renewal failed because of an invalid card, or no card on your account you will need to add a card by selecting Menu > Account Management.
- Once a card has been added, do not buy another membership. The system will renew automatically with your new card added.
- What do I do if my membership expires?
- Expired memberships can be reactivated by taking the same steps as manually renewing. You do not need to buy a new membership. Log in to your account, select Menu > My Memberships > Renewal Settings > Renew Now.
- What happened to 2-year memberships?
- We no longer offer 2-year memberships for purchase, but you can enable autorenewal in “My memberships”
- All active and previously purchased 2-year memberships are still honored through the end of the membership period. After your full 2 years have passed, it will automatically become a single year membership with the option to autorenewal.
- Can I give a membership as a gift?
- Yes, select “give as a gift” under the total on the checkout screen.
- You can send or download a redeemable gift certificate after placing your order.
- Memberships can be transferred at any time from the “My memberships” page. Hover over the gear icon to the right of the membership you want to transfer and select “transfer membership.” Enter the email of the friend you are transferring to.
- Can I donate to NOFS without making a purchase?
- Yes! From the Menu, select “Donate” and select or enter the value you’d like to donate.
- How can I upgrade my membership?
- To upgrade your membership, you will first have to disable autorenew on your previous membership. Please log in to your account here and select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew. Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.”
- Once disabled, purchase the membership you would like and enable autorenew on your new membership to automatically renew annually.
- Feel free to email us at members@neworelansfilmsociety.org for assistance if needed.
- How do I cancel my membership?
- Memberships are active for a full calendar year. To cancel, you will disable autorenew. Select Menu > My memberships > Renewal Settings > Disable Autorenew. Autorenew is disabled when the text next to your expiration date reads “enable autorenew.” Your membership benefits will remain active until the expiration date. No further action is needed.
- What has changed?
- We will no longer send physical membership cards. You will still need to log in to eventive to purchase tickets and passes and use your membership benefits.