The Canterbury Film Society is an Incorporated Society affiliated with the NZ Federation of Film Societies. CFS Membership entitles voting rights at the CFS AGM.
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Most screenings are open to members only, unless otherwise indicated, and censor’s ratings apply
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Flexi-Passes give access to any three films but do not include rights and benefits of full membership
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Full membership is valid for 12 months from date of purchase
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All prices are GST inclusive
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Lost membership cards will not be replaced
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All memberships are non-transferable
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All information given is confidential and used in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
Membership options
Three membership options are available:
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⬤ FULL YEAR MEMBERSHIP ($140)
Full membership offers UNLIMITED entry to the entire film season
and offers other benefits including:
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Discounts at the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF)
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Discounts at Alice and Lumière Cinemas
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Free entry to any other New Zealand Film Society screening nationwide
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Free admission for a guest to any one screening
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New members can join at any time of the year, with membership running for 12 months from the month of joining.
The following reduced-price full memberships are available:
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DISCOUNTED Full Membership: $130 (Seniors 65+/Unwaged/Film Guild)
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STUDENT Full Membership: $90 (Tertiary)
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HIGH SCHOOL Full Membership: $50 (13–18 years)
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⬤ HALF-YEAR MEMBERSHIP ($80)
Half-year memberships are valid for all screenings from either February–June or July–October 2023.
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⬤ FLEXI-PASS ($40)
A Flexi-Pass is a limited membership which offers entry to any three films of your choice and can be shared to bring along friends to a screening. Passes never expire, so can be used over multiple years.
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Upgrading Memberships
If you love your Half-Year or Flexi-Pass Membership and want to see more, you can pay the difference and upgrade to a Full Membership. This offers a convenient pay-by-instalment option, i.e. Half Year can be converted to Full membership to the end of the year for $60.
New and renewing members are encouraged to join online and we can have your card ready to be picked up before a screening or posted to you.
Please fill out the online membership form below and click “Submit”.
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If you select online payment, you’ll be given the option of immediate payment using PoliPay to connect to your bank account. If you’d prefer to set-up an online bank transfer manually, please credit our bank account and use your name as the reference.
CANTERBURY FILM SOCIETY
38-9015-0536378-00
If you are unable to make an online payment, please bring exact cash to complete your enrolment before a screening. Eftpos is not available.
Treat a Film Lover
If you want to treat a movie lover in your life, we can arrange to send you a Flexi-Pass, Half-Year or Full membership card for your lucky recipient with a welcome letter and brochure.
Please get in touch by emailing canterburyfilmsoc@gmail.com.
