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CAFF HELPS GROW CHICAGO'S FILM FESTIVAL SECTOR AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES

ChicagoScreens.org is home of the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF), an organization that uplifts Chicago film festivals through sector-building efforts focused on growing audiences, growing resources, and expanding expertise to improve the cultural and economic vitality of our communities.

CAFF Members join a dedicated community of film industry professionals who are passionate about independent cinema, film exhibition, and the filmmakers and storytellers whose work we champion. Any organization, business, or individual whose work or interest touches on the film festival sector is welcome to join.

Get Perks

CAFF Members are included on the ChicagoScreens festival calendar and festival alerts, get exclusive access to members-only events, resources, and discounts.

Grow the Sector

With over 40 film festivals in Chicagoland, we can work together to collectively pool our resources and grow the sector to benefit all.



Build Community

Join a cohort of dedicated film industry professionals and work together to grow resources, grow audiences, and expand expertise.

Pricing

Membership fees are based on the annual budget of your festival, organization, or business.

Level 1

Budgets under $50,000

$75 /year

Level 2

Budgets between $50,000-$100,000

$175 /year

Level 3

Budgets between $100,000-$750,000

$300 /year

Level 4

Budgets over $750,000

$500 /year

Individual

College students, freelancers, and seasonal workers

$25 /year

Business Sponsor

Non-voting membership for larger companies, institutions, or government agencies

$500 /year

Perks

All membership levels receive the same perks.

Meetings & Events

 Member meetings & networking meetups
 Professional development workshops
 Annual meeting
 Sector symposium

Resources

 Film Festival Calendar listing

 CAFF Member Guide listing

 Job Board (Coming soon)

Marketing Support

 ChicagoScreens festival calendar listing

 ChicagoScreens directory listing

 ChicagoScreens Film Festival Alerts

 Quarterly public marketing campaigns

 ChicagoScreens social media promos 

 Monthly member newsletter

Discounts

 25% off Davis Theater Rentals
 20% off Eventive Scanner Rentals
 15% off FACETS Theater Rentals
 10% off Music Box Theater Rentals
 10% off Film Festival Alliance Memberships
 Discount on Gorton Community Center Theater Rentals
 Discounts on Hollywood Nite Lighter Equipment & Services

Funding

 Funding & re-granting oppertunities (coming soon)

Voting

 Annual Nominations & voting for Steering Committee Members

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