Contractual requirements mean most AFS screenings are Members Only. We have non-commercial screening rights for most films, which means no ticket sales.

It's easy to join and great value, too.
Pay your membership subscription then see our films for FREE.
There are two ways to join in 2012.

Full Season $165/$140

If you were a Premier Card member in any year 2000–2011, you can re-join in 2012 at the discounted rate of $140. Current bCard holders, Friends of the Film Archive, Actors Equity, WIFT and other film industry guild members, students and beneficiaries with ID may also join at this discount rate. Please show your ID or membership card to receive the discount.

Premier Card members – join with a friend!
Two friends joining AFS as new members at the same screening can join at the discount rate of $140 each.
A returning member who brings a friend who is joining as a new member – both can join discount rate of $140. As a thank you, we will give the returning member a free single pass to bring another friend along to any screening in the 2012 Season.

Premier Card membership gives you:

FREE entry to all Auckland Film Society 2012 Season films

plus generous discounts at:

Please note: all discount details yet to be confirmed for 2012

World Cinema Showcase, Auckland 29 March – 11 April 2012

2012 New Zealand International Film Festival, Auckland 19 July – 05 August 2012
Auckland Film Society Premier Card members may book TWO tickets per session (even if one ticket is for a non-member) at the Film Society discount rate for A-coded sessions for advance mail and phone purchases before 19 July, and ONE ticket per session for counter bookings and day sales once the festival has commenced (ID required). This concession is not available for Internet bookings.


Academy Cinema, $12 all sessions (excluding festivals and special events)
Victoria Picture Palace, $12 all sessions (excluding festivals and special events)
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket , $10 Monday–Friday

Student Rates at
Lido Cinema, Monday–Friday
Capitol Cinema, Monday–Friday

12-month membership from date of purchase. If you buy a Premier Card in May 2012, for example, you will receive free entry to AFS films until May 2013. Cinema discounts apply until your card's expiry date (stamped on your card).

FREE entry to 2012 screenings at other NZ Film Societies

FREE Close Up magazine – collect your copy at any AFS screening

Parking discount – to be confirmed for 2012

Fill in a membership form and join by mail or fax, or join at the AFS desk in the cinema lobby before any AFS screening.

The 2012 Card is intended to allow new members to try out the film society and to enable people to pay for a Premier Card by instalments. Please note that no film festival or cinema discounts apply to 2012 Cards.

2012 Card membership gives you:

FREE entry to ANY THREE films in the AFS 2012 Season - strictly non-transferable
Valid for admission to Auckland Film Society screenings only

FREE Close Up magazine – collect your copy at any AFS screening

EXCHANGE five 2012 Cards in your name plus $15 for a Premier Card and enjoy Premier Card benefits.

UPGRADE to a Premier Card to be eligible for the Film Festival discount. Simply pay the difference between the amount you have spent on 2012 Cards and the price of a Premier Card membership.

UPGRADE to a Premier Card before the end of the 2012 Season and receive 12-month membership from the date of purchase of your first 2012 Card. If you buy your first 2011 Card in May 2012, for example, and upgrade to a Premier Card before the end of the 2012 Season, you will receive free entry to AFS films until May 2013. Cinema and festival discounts will apply from the time you upgrade until your Premier Card expires.

Parking discount – to be confirmed for 2012

Fill in a membership form and join by mail or fax, or join at the AFS desk in the cinema lobby before any AFS screening.