There are two ways to join.

Full Season $150/$130

If you were a Premier Card member in any year 2000–2007, you can re-join in 2008 at the discounted rate of $130. Current bCard holders, Friends of the Film Archive, Actors Equity 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 membership gives you:

FREE entry to all Auckland Film Society 2008 Season films

plus generous discounts at:
World Cinema Showcase, 27 March – 16 April, Academy Cinema
$10 Monday to Friday to 5pm, $11 all other times
40th Auckland International Film Festival, July 10-27 2008
Auckland Film Society Premier Card members may book two tickets per film at the discounted rate, even if one booking is for a non-member
Academy Cinema, Monday to Friday before 5pm: $10; all other times $11

Student Rates at
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket , Monday–Thursday
SKYCITY Cinemas, Monday–Friday before 5:00 pm (except Gold Class)
Berkeley Cinemas, All day every day
Lido Cinema, Monday–Friday

12-month membership from date of purchase. If you buy a Premier Card in May 2008, for example, you will receive free entry to AFS films until May 2009. Cinema discounts apply until your card's expiry date (stamped on your card).

FREE entry to 2008 screenings at other NZ Film Societies

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

Parking discount
A 50 percent parking discount is available on AFS screening nights if you park after 5pm at the Civic or Victoria St ParkRight carparks, courtesy of Auckland City Council. Please show your AFS membership card.

Fill in a membership form and join by mail or fax, or at the door at any screening.

3-film Sampler : $30

The 2008 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 2008 Cards.

2008 Card membership gives you:

FREE entry to ANY THREE films in the AFS 2008 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 four 2008 Cards in your name plus $30 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 2008 Cards and the price of a Premier Card membership.

UPGRADE to a Premier Card before the end of the 2008 Season and receive 12-month membership from the date of purchase of your first 2008 Card. If you buy your first 2008 Card in May 2008, for example, and upgrade to a Premier Card before the end of the 2008 Season, you will receive free entry to AFS films until May 2009. Cinema and festival discounts will apply from the time you upgrade until your Premier Card expires.

Parking discount
A 50 percent parking discount is available on AFS screening nights if you park after 5pm at the Civic or Victoria St ParkRight carparks, courtesy of Auckland City Council. Please show your AFS membership card.

Fill in a membership form and join by mail or fax, or at the door at any screening.