Membership Levels
Individual
- One-year membership brings these benefits: Membership card that shows your support
- Reduced admission ($3.00 off) to all films, festivals, and special events (unless otherwise posted)
- Advance notice by e-mail of film and festival schedules
- Invitation to free-to-members only events
- Discounted tickets at all participating Art House Convergence theaters nationwide
- DUAL MEMBERSHIP $70 Includes Discounts for Two People
Senior
- For persons age 65 or older. Same benefits as Individual Membership
- DUAL SENIOR $50 Includes Discounts for Two People
Student
- Students age 14-25 eligible (with student ID). Same benefits as Individual Membership
Film Buff
- All Individual Benefits PLUS
- 6 free tickets for individual film buff will be mailed to your address on file. These can be used for any regularly priced films or festival films. Excludes Met Opera Live, National Theater, Film Festival Opening and Closing Events, and Third-Party Events
- DUAL FILM BUFF $300 Includes 12 Free Tickets and Discounts for Two People
Film Enthusiast
- All Individual Benefits PLUS
- Free admission to all films for an entire year (Excludes Met Opera Live, Film Festival Opening and Closing Events, and Third-Party Events)
Director
- All Film Enthusiast Benefits for Two Individuals
- Free admission for two to all films for an entire year (Excludes Met Opera Live, Film Festival Opening and Closing Events, and Third-Party Events)
Producer
- Our most prestigious Membership Level. Includes all Director Benefits PLUS
- Reserved seating for two people at any movie or special event with advanced notice
- One free drink and one concession item for each member from our concession stand
- Two free All-Access Festival Passes to all MV Film Society Film Festivals
- Free admission to all parties, receptions, gala held at the Film Center (excluding events organized by other groups or held off-site locations)
*Excludes: Specially Priced Live Events, Film Festival Parties, National Theater Live **Excludes Met Opera Live
UPDATE April 2026: The Film Society now has 2,205 members. Can we add your name(s) to our membership?
As a card-carrying member of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, you’ll not only save money every time you come to the MV Film Center, but you support our dynamic programming and service to our community.
YOUR FILM SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS FILM SCREENINGS AND PROGRAMS THAT:
- Inspire and enlighten audiences
- Shed understanding upon contemporary concerns
- Foster community support for worthy causes
- Delight the young at heart
CLICK HERE to see the quality community events supported in part by your memberships and donations.
MOVIES THAT YOU CAN’T SEE ELSEWHERE
From first run new releases to classics, engaging documentaries to film festival presentations, films from across the globe to those little film gems we find – we bring you the best in film almost every day of the year.
LIVE & ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMING
Your membership helps us continue special programs and series you’ve come to love, like, Art Exhibition on Screen, Science on Screen, Film Classics, National Theatre Live, MET Opera Live in Cinema. Special live programs like music concerts, speakers, stand-up comedy, and so much more!
PROGRAMS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
It’s with your help as members that we can also support other island non-profits screen specialty films that fit their mission, whether social issues, environmental, health and nutrition, or many other subjects. Helping to raise awareness and funding for those organizations.
MAINTAINING OUR FILM CENTER BUILDING
We rely on your support to help us maintain the beauty and technical infrastructure of the MV Film Center.
ART HOUSE VISITING MEMBERS PROGRAM
As a member of the MV Film Society, you are eligible to receive member discounts at these participating non-profit theaters across the USA. Just Show Your MVFS Member Card At The Door. Click Here for more info.
We are pleased to offer these benefits to thank our members for their generosity. Until you receive your card, the e-mail receipt from your online membership purchase will serve as proof that you are eligible for member discounts.
The Film Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. Your society membership or donation is tax deductible to the extent the law allows.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE — Please contact Richard Paradise: rich@mvfilmsociety.com if you are interested in more details about this membership level or other forms of support.
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is supported by donations, sponsorships, grants, and admissions to produce and present the excellent year-round film programming at the MV Film Center enjoyed by our island-wide community. We look forward to your continued support as we celebrate our 27 years.