Membership
Find Your Place
in the Association.
Choose the tier that fits where you are in the industry and join. Every level carries weight.
Tier 1
AFA Member
Your entry into the professional community
$600 / year
New to the industry and ready to learn film packaging, financing, and production. Your starting point.
- Full access to AFA community, events, and education
- Film packaging courses and certification training
- Discounted tickets to the AFA Annual Gala
- Discounted rates on programs and accelerators
- Does not include PictureHaus tools (coming soon)
- Not publicly promotable as a designation
Tier 2
AFA Pro
Working professionals with demonstrated credits
$1,900 first year · $500 / year after
Working professionals with 1-2 credits. Ready to take your career to the next level.
- Everything in AFA Member tier
- Access to PictureHaus tools (coming soon)
- AFA Pro designation
- Access to the certification pipeline
- Eligible to pitch to the Dreamland Studios Film Fund for partial funding, full funding, or access to the new financing structure
AFA Pro
You are authorized to display and promote your AFA Pro designation.
Tier 3
AFA Exclusive
Industry leaders and major producers
$5,000 first year · $1,500 / year after
Industry leaders, theatre owners, major producers, and Emmy/Oscar caliber professionals. The highest level of the AFA.
- Everything in AFA Pro tier
- Eligible to pitch to the Dreamland Studios Film Fund for partial funding, full funding, or access to the new financing structure
- Gala attendance for a small additional fee
- Priority access to all events
- Board access and roundtables
AFA Exclusive
Full board access, priority standing, and recognized leadership within the association.
Tier 4 · Nomination Only
AFA Elite
Board-nominated mentors and speakers
By Nomination Only
Board-nominated mentors, speakers, and industry leaders. Studio presidents, theatre owners, and established figures who carry the AFA stamp of approval.
- All perks of lower tiers
- Eligible to pitch to the Dreamland Studios Film Fund for partial funding, full funding, or access to the new financing structure
- Recognized as supporting the next generation
- Publicly listed as AFA Elite
- Stamp of approval for industry leaders
AFA Elite
Board-nominated. Publicly recognized. A mark of industry leadership.
AFA Elite membership is by board nomination only. If you believe you or someone you know qualifies, please contact us.
Partnership
Partnered With AFA
For businesses and studios
Contact for Details
For businesses and studios that want to align with the AFA mission and show the industry they support the movement.
- "Partnered with AFA" designation
- Show support for the movement
- Organization-level recognition
How It Works · Tier 2 and Above
Your Path to the Fund.
Tier 2 and above can pitch to the Dreamland Studios Film Fund, but you earn it first. Complete our courses, pass each certification, and your project gets considered. Already have investors? You can use the fund's financing structure directly.
We connect you with resources and people who may fit your project. Not every project will qualify, but we work to give you every advantage possible.
The Certification Pipeline
Each course must be completed and each certification earned before your project is considered for a pitch to the fund.
01
AFA-Certified Deck
Build a deck covering budget, talent, distribution, and return model. No dream decks. Real scrutiny.
AFA Certified Deck
02
AFA-Certified Packaging
Cast in place, distribution plan, tax credits identified, and a budget that represents the movie. This is how real projects get funded.
AFA Certified Package
03
Resources and Connections
We connect you with people and resources that fit your project. Not every project qualifies, but we give you every advantage.
AFA Resources
04
Pitch to the Fund
Certified projects go to the fund board. Paths include partial funding, full funding, or using the structure with your own investors.
Fund Ready
Join AFA
Tell us about yourself and we will get you set up with your membership.
Partnership Inquiry
Tell us about your organization and how you would like to partner with the AFA.