The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative

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AFCOOP is a member-run arts-centre that welcomes anyone interested in creating films. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds including students, emerging and experienced filmmakers from all walks of life. AFCOOP's past and present membership include some of the most acclaimed filmmakers in our region. Many opportunities and resources become available to you when you become a member of AFCOOP. There are various types of membership and each has its own requirements and advantages. The only prerequisite for membership is that you are a resident of Nova Scotia. Download The Membership Form in pdf format : You now have the option to renew your membership via Paypal! Associate Membership This membership can be the first step in becoming a Full Member. Benefits of Associate Membership: - Discounts on AFCOOP workshops and courses - Discounts on AFCOOP sponsored screening events - AFCOOP's quarterly newsletter, WORKPRINT, delivered to your home or emailed - Emailed AFCOOP bi-weekly e-newsletter the Big Email - Access to information resources and our book and video libraries Limitations of Associate Membership: Voting privileges and discounts on equipment rentals are not included. Membership Expiration All associate memberships expire annually on April 1st To become an Associate Member, you must: - Fill out an application form - Pay the annual fee of $40.00. This fee must be paid annually to maintain Associate Membership status. Full Membership Benefits of Full Membership: - All of the benefits of Associate Membership - Substantial equipment and facility rental discounts - Eligibility to apply for production funding grants - Full members can serve officially on standing committees and have full voting privileges. To become a Full member, you must: - Complete 10 hours of Co-op volunteer work - Attend two AFCOOP meetings (one of which must be a General Meeting) - Be voted in as a Full member at an AFCOOP General Meeting. A Full member present at the General Meeting must volunteer to sponsor your membership - Sign the membership contract; pay your annual fee of $70 ($35 for students/ seniors/ unwaged and underwaged members in the community.) (If you are already an associate member at the time you can pay the upgrade fee of $20.00 and the renewal date for this fee is the date of your original application.) - Full members must pay their annual membership fee and contribute 10 hours per year to Co-op volunteer work to maintain this Full Membership status.

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