California Film Institute Members
See More Great Films
Meet More Remarkable Filmmakers
The nonprofit California Film Institute relies on the generosity of its community to thrive. Your financial support enables CFI to continue offering quality programming and events at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center and the Mill Valley Film Festival and to offer our free outreach and education program to children and young adults. Over 3,000 CFI members share our passion for great film that inspires and challenges us to see the world around us with a new perspective.
Win a year of free films!
New members who enroll online by October 15 will be entered into a drawing to win a YEAR OF FREE FILMS at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center.
Become a member today!
Festival Rewards
- Opportunity to purchase Mill Valley Film Festival tickets before the general public
- Free tickets to the “Friend of the Festival” screening on October 9: After the Wedding. Free for California Film Institute members with ticket from box office
- Weekly email updates
- Entry through the Gold Card Preferred Admission Line (for members at the Gold Star level and above)
- Discount on Festival merchandise (plus a free Festival poster)
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Year-Round Rewards
Members enjoy steeply discounted tickets at the Smith Rafael Film Center (only $5.50 to most shows, including evenings, weekends and holidays), free Member Screenings, often with accompanying filmmaker guests (members recently attended screenings of Little Miss Sunshine with directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and The Illusionist with director Neil Berger) and a host of other membership rewards...all year long.
Fast Passes
Interested in the ultimate film package? Fast Passes provide unlimited entry to films, events and filmmaker receptions without waiting in line. Fast Passes start at $2,500. Call 415.383.5256 ext.135 for further details.
Become a member today!
Thank you to our Membership Sponsor: Tamalpais Bank
