Join Us!Our members include producers, directors, writers, performers, crews, agents, managers, distributors, exhibitors, editors, lawyers, administrators, digital effects specialists, executives, publicists, interactive designers and more. Here's a glimpse at just a fraction of the people behind our organization in this video created for the 2014 Topaz Awards. Check out our Membership Benefits below! Click here to see Video Credits! |
Levels of membership are listed below. Please email membership@wifdallas.org with eligibility questions.
*Click here to see PDF of the differences in membership benefits and tiers.
CORPORATE LEVEL: $300 annually
- Membership for up to 4 people employed by the company (additional members $75 each)
- Free or discounted admission to all WIFD events
- Listing in our member directory and industry listserv
- Network with other industry professionals
- Eligible to be featured in one of our Spotlight Series
- Opportunity to participate on ALL committees
- Volunteer for all programs such as our PSA Production, Topaz Film Festival, Scholastic Grant Fund & mentorships
- Election voting privileges
- Opportunity to host a WIFD event
Eligibility: You are eligible to join as a Corporate member if you are a business involved in or supports the film and television industry.
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL: $75 annually
- Free or discounted admission to all WIFD events
- Listing in our member directory and industry listerv
- Network with other industry professionals
- Eligible to be featured in one of our Spotlight Series
- Opportunity to participate on all committees
- Volunteer for all programs such as our PSA Production, Topaz Film Festival, Scholastic Grant Fund & mentorships
- Election voting privileges
Eligibility: You are eligible to join as a Professional member if you are an active professional in the industry (at least 5 years experience and/or 5 verifiable industry paid credits). You must also have a sponsor who is a WIFD Professional or Corporate member in good standing. Must affirm support of the WIFD mission.
ASSOCIATE: $56.25 annually
- Free or discounted admission to all WIFD events
- Listing in our member directory and industry listerv
- Network with other industry professionals
- Eligible to be featured in one of our Spotlight Series
- Opportunity to participate on all committees
- Volunteer for all programs such as our PSA Production, WIFD sponsored events, Scholastic Grant Fund & Topaz Film Festival
- Election voting privileges
Eligibility: You are eligible to join as an Associate member if you are an individual with up to 3 years experience and/or 1 verifiable industry paid credit. You must also have a sponsor who is a WIFD Professional or Corporate member in good standing. Must affirm support of the WIFD mission. Must volunteer 12 hours each calendar year to remain a member in good standing.*
FRIEND: $50 annually
- Free or discounted admission to WIFD screenings
- Network with other industry professionals
Eligibility: You are eligible to join as a Friend if you are an individual who wants to support WIFD and attend screenings.
STUDENT LEVEL: $25 annually
- Free or discounted admission to all WIFD events
- Network with other industry professionals
- Opportunity to participate on all committees
- Volunteer for all programs such as our PSA Production & Topaz Film Festival
- No voting privileges
Eligibility: You are eligible to join as a Student member if you currently attend an accredited institution in a graduate or undergraduate program, with course of study within the screen-based media industries. Must affirm support of the WIFD mission. Must be at least 18 years of age and present verification of enrollment, and you must also identify a sponsor who is a WIFD Professional or Corporate member in good standing. Must volunteer 12 hours each calendar year to remain a member in good standing.*
*Some of the ways Students and Associates can fulfill volunteer requirement:
- Volunteer at 3 WIFD Events. (Tasks may include helping with setup/tear down, filming/photographing event, checking in attendees, etc.)
- Work on the PSA Production (fulfills volunteer requirement 100%)
- Serve on a committee (Membership, Scholastic Grant Fund, PSA/Production, Programs, Special Programs)
- Volunteer to work on Topaz Film Festival. Tasks may include curating films, designing promotional materials, assisting during the festival to check attendees in, etc.