We have non-commercial screening rights for most films, which means most films are members only
– there are no ticket sales.
It's easy to join and great value, too. Pay your membership subscription, then see our films for FREE.
There are three types of membership: AFS Supporter, Premier and Sampler
– there are no ticket sales.
It's easy to join and great value, too. Pay your membership subscription, then see our films for FREE.
There are three types of membership: AFS Supporter, Premier and Sampler
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Please download a membership form, fill it in, and bring it with you to any screening.
Printed forms will also be available at the AFS desk in the cinema foyer before each screening.
Coming soon! Join online at academycinemas.co.nz and pick up your membership card from the AFS desk before any of our screenings. Special offer!
Join with a friend and get a discount. Two friends joining as new Premier Card members at the same screening receive the discounted rate of $160 per person. |
AFS Supporter Full Season — $200 Become a benefactor of Auckland Film Society! You receive all benefits of Premier Card membership, while also making a generous donation to AFS – $20 if you would otherwise have paid $180; or $40 if you qualify for discount Premier Card membership. Premier Full Season — $180
or $160 with discount
Premier Card membership gives you:
FREE entry to all 30 screenings in our 2019 Season – just $6 per film! A gold coin donation towards venue hire each time you attend a screening would be much appreciated. FREE entry to 2019 screenings at other New Zealand Film Societies FREE Close Up magazine — collect your copy at any AFS screening Plus generous discounts at: French Film Festival 2019 Auckland: 13 — 27 March 2019 Premier Card members receive Alliance Française members discount $14.50 New Zealand International Film Festival Auckland: 18 July — 4 August 2019 Show Me Shorts Film Festival Academy Cinemas $10 at all times ($5 on Wednesdays) Lido Cinema and Capitol Cinema $10 Monday — Friday Excludes Alternative Content Rialto Cinemas Newmarket $12 Monday — Friday Excludes 3D, Beyond Film / Alternative Content, Film Festivals & Special Events Premier Card Membership can be purchased at any time during the year, and lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Premier Card @ $160 — Discount Conditions
If you were a Premier Card member in any year since 2000, you can re-join in 2019 at the discounted rate of $160. Or join with a friend at the same screening! Current Friends of the Film Archive, Actors Equity, WIFT and other film industry guild members, students and beneficiaries may also join at this discount rate. Please show your ID/membership card when purchasing. |
Sampler
Three films — $35
2019 Sampler Card membership gives you:
FREE entry to any three films in the AFS 2019 Season. Strictly non-transferable. Valid for admission to Auckland Film Society screenings only. A gold coin donation towards venue hire each time you attend a screening would be much appreciated. FREE Close Up magazine — collect your copy at any AFS screening The 2019 Sampler Card lets new members try out the film society and allows you to pay for a Premier Card by instalments. Please note that no film festival or cinema discounts apply to 2019 Sampler Cards. EXCHANGE five 2019 Sampler Cards in your name plus $5 for a Premier Card and enjoy Premier Card benefits. UPGRADE to a Premier Card to receive the Film Festival discount. Simply pay the difference between the amount you have spent on 2019 Sampler Cards and the price of a Premier Card membership. UPGRADE to a Premier Card before the end of the 2019 Season and receive 12-month membership from the date of purchase of your first 2019 Sampler Card. Cinema and festival discounts apply from upgrade until your Premier Card expires. 2019 Sampler Card members can use any unused boxes on their card to see AFS films in 2020.
Special offer!
Buy a 2019 Sampler Card for $35 at Mulholland Drive and get FREE entry to Mulholland Drive & Sunset Boulevard! Valid for 2019 Cards purchased at Mulholland Drive screening only, and only for entry to Mulholland Drive & Sunset Boulevard. |