Auckland Film Society screens at the Academy Cinemas
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Screenings marked Ω on the Schedule are open to the public – members free, public tickets $15
For all other films, non-commercial screening rights mean we must screen to members only
(except as noted on the Schedule)
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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Screenings marked Ω on the Schedule are open to the public – members free, public tickets $15
For all other films, non-commercial screening rights mean we must screen to members only
(except as noted on the Schedule)
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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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 32 screenings in our 2025 Season – around $5.60 per film! FREE entry to 2025 screenings at other New Zealand Film Societies FREE Close Up magazine — collect your copy at any AFS screening Plus generous discounts at: Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival Show Me Shorts Film Festival Academy Cinemas $14 tickets to regular sessions (excluding Special Events/$5 on Wednesdays) Lido Cinema $12 Monday — Friday Excludes Alternative Content Rialto Cinemas Newmarket $16.50 Monday — Friday (updated March 2025) 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 are a previous Premier Card member, you can re-join in 2025 at the discounted rate of $160. Or join with a friend at the same screening! Two friends joining as new Premier Card members at the same screening receive the discounted rate of $160 per person. 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
2025 Sampler Card membership gives you:
FREE entry to any three films in the AFS 2025 Season. Strictly non-transferable. Valid for admission to Auckland Film Society screenings only. FREE Close Up magazine — collect your copy at any AFS screening The 2025 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 2025 Sampler Cards. EXCHANGE five 2025 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 2025 Sampler Cards and the price of a Premier Card membership. UPGRADE to a Premier Card before the end of the 2025 Season and receive 12-month membership from the date of purchase of your first 2025 Sampler Card. Cinema and festival discounts apply from upgrade until your Premier Card expires. 2024 Sampler Card members can use any unused boxes on their card to see members-only AFS films in 2025. 3 ways to join AFS
• Please download a 2025 membership form, fill it in, and bring it with you to any screening. Printed forms also available at the AFS desk in the cinema foyer before each screening.
• Or fill in and submit one of the online forms below, then join at academycinemas.co.nz and pick up your membership card from the AFS desk before any of our 2025 screenings.
• Or fill in and submit one of the online forms below, then pay by e-banking – make a funds transfer from your bank account to the AFS bank account. ASB account name: Auckland Film Society Account number: 12-3022-0343657-00 Please use your initial and last name as a reference when making payment. Then pick up your membership card from the AFS desk in the Academy Cinemas foyer before any of our screenings. |