Membership
Three membership tiers. One industry network. Built for serious film professionals.
Annual membership · Member access begins after enrollment
About the AFA
The American Film Association is a professional membership organization founded in 2025 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We serve independent filmmakers, producers, film investors, and industry executives who are serious about building careers and closing deals — not just attending events.
The AFA exists at the intersection of film and commerce. We are not a fan organization. We are not a film school. We are a professional network built to move capital, create access, and put the right people in the same room.
Our members span the full production ecosystem — from first-time producers raising their debut budget to seasoned executives managing multi-picture slates. What they share is the drive to operate at the industry's highest level and the ambition to get there faster by leveraging the right relationships.
What You Gain
Who It's For
Independent Filmmaker
You're developing or producing independent projects and need access to financing, distribution relationships, and a professional network that understands the independent path. The AFA opens doors that cold outreach cannot.
Producer
You package projects, manage talent, and close deals. The AFA connects you to investors, co-producers, and industry executives at the stage where relationships determine what gets made and what doesn't.
Film Investor
You deploy capital into the entertainment sector and want curated deal flow, direct access to proven producers, and the context to evaluate opportunities with confidence. The AFA is where that deal flow lives.
Industry Executive
You work in distribution, talent representation, production finance, or a related discipline. The AFA gives you a peer network of decision-makers and access to the industry's emerging deal pipeline from Atlanta to LA.
Membership Tiers
AFA Member
Entry-level industry access
$600/yr
That's just $1.64/day — less than a cup of coffee
Only $50/month for 12 months of access
Annual membership · Billed yearly
Secure checkout · Member access begins after enrollment
AFA PRO
Everything in AFA Member, accelerated
$1,200/yr
That's just $3.29/day — less than a single coffee run
Only $100/month for investor access + priority events
Annual membership · Billed yearly
Secure checkout · Member access begins after enrollment
AFA Exclusive
Operating at the industry's highest level
$5,000 first year
$1,500/year after · Limited seats
AFA Elite
By nomination only
By Nomination Only
2 years as a member · Nominated by two existing members
Board nomination required
Member Voices
"I came to the Summit without knowing a single investor in the room. By the end of the day I had two conversations actively in progress. The AFA introduction made the difference."
— Marcus T., Independent Producer
"I've been in the industry fifteen years and I still got warm introductions I could not have made on my own. The PRO tier pays for itself in the first connection."
— Sarah K., Executive Producer
"As someone deploying capital, I want curated deal flow — not cold pitch decks. The AFA network puts the right producers in front of me. That has real value."
— David R., Film Financier
4 Markets
LA · NYC · Atlanta · Miami
3 Tiers
Entry to Inner Circle Access
1 Summit
Inaugural Event · Atlanta 2026
Annual
Membership · Professional Access
FAQ
We do not offer a free trial. All paid memberships are annual. If you join and decide membership isn't the right fit, renewal is not required — your access continues through the end of your membership year. We stand behind the value of the network and want members who are committed to using it.
Yes. You can upgrade from AFA Member to AFA PRO at any time. To apply for AFA Exclusive, contact us directly — Exclusive membership is reviewed individually and subject to availability. Upgrades take effect immediately. Contact us for details on billing adjustments when upgrading mid-year.
AFA Member and AFA PRO memberships are annual. You can manage your renewal settings from your account dashboard. Your access continues through the end of your membership year.
After joining, you'll receive a welcome email with access credentials and a link to your member portal. AFA PRO members are scheduled for a 1:1 onboarding call within the first week — this call is designed to orient you to the network, identify relevant introductions, and make sure you're getting full value from day one. AFA Exclusive members receive white-glove onboarding coordinated directly by the AFA team.
Yes, group and company memberships are available for production companies, agencies, and investment firms that want to bring multiple team members into the AFA network. Reach out via our contact page to discuss group pricing and custom arrangements.
That depends on what you do with it. Members who engage — who show up to events, take their introductions seriously, and participate in the community — consistently find that one relationship from the AFA network outperforms months of independent networking. At $1.64 a day for AFA Member, you're spending less than a cup of coffee for year-round access to investors, producers, and industry decision-makers. The AFA is not a passive subscription. It is a professional investment that compounds when you use it. If you're looking for a passive benefit, the AFA may not be the right fit. If you're serious about your career in film, it is designed exactly for you.
Free groups optimize for volume. The AFA optimizes for quality and access. The difference is who is in the room — investors, working producers, and industry executives who have opted into a professional context, not a casual forum. Free groups can generate noise. The AFA generates introductions. When you join as an AFA PRO member, you receive warm introductions to investors and decision-makers that no free group can replicate. You're not paying for content or community updates. You're paying for access to a different caliber of professional relationship.
Get Started
Choose the tier that fits where you are — and where you're going. You can always upgrade. You can't get back the time spent building relationships outside the room.