We strive to keep the cost of our classes and services affordable and accessible, and by becoming a member, you will not only gain access to our filmmaker services, but you will also help us continue in our mission of providing access to all.

Membership benefits include:

• MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Discounts on all classes and workshops

  • Free access to all networking events

  • Free or discounted rates to our regular screening series and Chicago Seen screenings

  • Discounted rates for Onion City Experimental Film Festival and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival submission fees

  • Apply for fiscal sponsorship free of charge (regularly $35 application fee), which enables filmmakers to receive grants and accept donations through Chicago Filmmakers’ tax-exempt status

  • Deals from our local partners and special invitations to advance screenings

  • Free access to our educational series Masterwork: Industry Conversations with industry luminaries

  • Plus, more!