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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

$55 - MEDIAMAKER (Buy Now)

($10 with proof of low income status - there is no online registration for the low-income membership, please follow the instructions here to apply)

  • Special member rates on BAVC classes in Video Production, Editing, Graphics, Web design and development, 3D Animation, and more
  • Educational discount through Apple
  • Discounts on products and services with local and national retailers
  • Eligibility to apply to BAVC's 4x10 media roughcut feedback sessions, MediaMaker Fellows program, or Producers Institute for New Media Technologies. 
  • Public access services including content submission for broadcast; trainings/certifications for field equipment, edit suites, and Flash studio; and use of field equipment, edit suites, and Flash studio for public access production. Access to these services requires an orientation - see SF Commons Policies for more information
  • Invitations to special member events, screenings, workshops, mixers, and more
  • Exclusive information about grants, film festivals, and other opportunities through our monthly Members-only e-News
  • Free membership with NTEN for one year

 

$125 - PRODUCERS BUNDLE (Buy Now)

All of the above PLUS:

  • Eligibility for funding, grants, and awards programs through BAVC, including the MediaMaker Awards
  • Annual half-hour creative consultation with BAVC's Director of Independent Media 
  • Annual half-hour legal consultation with Attorney George M. Rush
  • Annual half-hour career consultation with BAVC's Director of Training and Resources
  • Annual half-hour music rights consultation with industry expert Brooke Wentz
  • Free access once a month to BAVC’s multi-purpose room for production, screenings, auditions, or meetings during regular day and evening business hours. Visit the MPR Rental page to learn more.
  • Invitations to special screenings and events
  • Free BAVC Green Grocery Bag with custom illustration by artist Jada Fitch
$190 - Household PRODUCERS BUNDLE (Buy Now)

Household Memberships are for two adults residing at the same address. Both members at the Household level receive the benefits of a Producers Bundle level membership for $190 – that’s 25% off the cost of two individual memberships!

$250 - PRODUCERS GOLD (Buy Now)

All of the Producers Bundle benefits, PLUS:

$150 - NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUNDLE 1.0 (Buy Now)

Not-For-Profit 1.0 memberships are for certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations with an annual budget of less than $500,000 only. Documentation may be requested.

  • Mediamaker Beta membership benefits for two employees
  • Free access once a month to BAVC’s multi-purpose room for production, screenings, productions, auditions, or meetings during regular day and evening business hours. Visit the MPR Rental page to learn more.
  • Annual half-hour nonprofit communication and media strategies consultation with BAVC's Director of Independent Media

$250 - NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUNDLE 2.0(Buy Now)

 

Not-For-Profit 2.0 memberships are for certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations only. Documentation may be requested.

  • Mediamaker Beta membership benefits for four employees
  • Free access once a month to BAVC’s multi-purpose room for production, screenings, productions, auditions, or meetings during regular day and evening business hours. Visit the MPR Rental page to learn more.
  • Annual half-hour nonprfit communication and media strategies consultation with BAVC's Director of Independent Media
  • Acknowledgement (with logo, link and profile) on BAVC's website

$500 - Corporate Beta (Buy Now)

  • Mediamaker Beta membership benefits for four employees
  • Free access once a month to BAVC’s multi-purpose room for production, screenings, productions, auditions, or meetings during regular day and evening business hours. Visit the MPR Rental page to learn more.
  • Acknowledgement (with logo, link and profile) on BAVC's website
  • Invitations to special events throughout the year

 

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Interested in getting membership benefits for a company or group? Check out our corporate sponsorship levels.

Trying to renew your membership? Just choose the level you'd like to renew at and go through the registration process normally - it's exactly the same whether you are a new or renewing member. If you are a renewing member who has already created a BAVC online account, log in to your account first (by clicking "Log In" at the top of the page) and you'll be re-directed straight to the payment screen. If you've forgotten your username or password, we can retrieve them for you. Please contact us.

Questions about BAVC membership? Want to sign up over the phone? Contact Development Associate Matt Sussman at matt [at] bavc [dot] org.