Becoming a Member is the easiest way to join BAVC's vibrant and diverse community of artists, media makers, activists and freelancers. Members enjoy year-round benefits, including discounts on BAVC classes, invitations to special events and networking opportunities, facilities access, and more.
Whether you're looking for yourself or your organization, there's a Membership level that's right for you. Join today!
We’ve got answers. Check out the FAQ section below or feel free to call (415) 558-2116 or email us.
Our most popular membership level, Mediamaker is perfect if you’re primarily interested in taking classes and attending member events.
(Please note: a $10 low-income Mediamaker membership is available but cannot be purchased online. Please see the FAQ below for information on how to qualify and register.)
Whether you're a student or working (or both), there’s a membership level just for 14-26 year-olds. Youth Mediamaker-level members receive all of the benefits of a Mediamaker-level membership with additional career services.
Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing a Youth Mediamaker membership; proof of eligibility is required.
You get all of the Mediamaker-level benefits PLUS:
Enjoy all of the benefits of a Mediamaker-level membership in addition to annual consultations with BAVC’s network of industry professionals plus free monthly access to our meeting room.
You may renew your membership online using your credit card or a Paypal account, in person at our office located at 2727 Mariposa Street Suite 200, by mailing a check along with your up-to-date contact information, or by calling the Receptionist at (415) 861-3282 (press 0 for the front desk). We accept cash, check or most major credit cards.
If you are renewing online, 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 redirected straight to the payment screen. If you've forgotten your username or password, we can retrieve them for you, just email membership@bavc.org.
Low income Mediamaker and Youth Mediamaker-level members must renew in person or over the phone/email in order to provide the necessary documentation.
BAVC is located on the second floor of 2727 Mariposa St. (at Bryant St.) in San Francisco, California.
We use the same Proof of Low Income Status documentation requirements as the City and County of San Francisco, and offer a $10/year annual Mediamaker membership for low income community members. Documents that you may present include:
or proof of enrollment in one of the following:
To sign up for this special membership rate, you may submit Proof of Low Income via email by sending a scanned .pdf version of your documentation to membership[at]bavc.org. After your documentation has been received and confirmed you will be contacted by BAVC Membership to process the payment over the phone.
Alternatively, you may make the payment by cash, credit card or check in person.
Youth Mediamaker memberships are available for 14-26 year-olds. To provide proof of age, please email a scanned copy of some form of government-issued ID to membership@bavc.org. Then, please call the Receptionist at (415) 558-2103 with your debit ot credit card information to process the payment.
Alternatively, you may make the payment by cash or check at our office.
We are not currently providing membership cards to new or current members. If you need evidence of a BAVC Membership, please email membership@bavc.org.
All members receive discounts on classes. For example, on a one-day class a member saves $50 (nearly pays for the membership!). On a two-day class a member saves $80-$90 on each and every class. On our Portfolio Development class a member saves $140 bucks! Holy cow! And on our DSLR Bootcamp a member saves $220. That's like a slush fund for your next gear purchase.
To find out about the classes we offer and to sign up, visit our class directory.
Not sure if you should be in intro or intermediate? Or just have questions about classes? Please contact our Enrollment Manager at edu@bavc.org.
For a new temporary password or to change your username, please call the Webmaster at (415) 558-2116 or email brittney[at]bavc.org.
Rental equipment is only available to SF Commons Producers for check out. If you are both a BAVC member and a resident of the City of San Francisco, you are eligible to use this equipment to produce a show for the SF Commons Public Access channel. Additional services available to SF Commons Producers include: production & post-production training, drop-in editing stations in the Access Lab, Live Studio trainings and reservations, and ongoing workshop and group production opportunities. For more information, visit SF Commons.
For information about SF Commons and to submit your show, contact Javan Jiles, SF Commons Equipment Coordinator, at javan[at]bavc[dot]org or call 415.558.2125.
Please note that only members who are also currently BAVC students are eligible for a discount on Adobe products. Please contact membership at membership@bavc.org for a letter certifying that you are a student at BAVC. You can then contact Adobe directly requesting a discount. For more information, please read Adobe's student software discount page.
As a BAVC member, you are eligible for the standard educational discount on Apple products purchased through BAVC’s online Apple store.
BAVC is pleased to partner with the following companies to offer discounts to our members. Visit any of these locations and receive a discount on services rendered on products and/or services purchase. Be sure to mention your BAVC membership prior to purchase (you will be required to show proof of membership).
AUDIO SERVICES
TAPE TRANSFERS AND DUPLICATION
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL
LIGHTING RENTAL
EXPENDABLES
COSTUMES
STOCK FOOTAGE
AMENITIES
POST-PRODUCTION
Still have more questions about Member discounts? Contact membership@bavc.org.
As a BAVC member, you have access to computers with video editing software in the Access Lab for up to 8 hours a month. To make a reservation, contact membership@bavc.org.
As a BAVC member at the Producer’s Bundle level, you have access to our Multipurpose meeting and screening room for up to 4 hours a month. To make a reservation, please fill out this form and contact membership[at]bavc.org. We'll get back to you as soon as possible to let you know if the room is available.
As a BAVC member at the Producer’s Bundle level, you may request a 30 minute consultation with an entertainment attorney. To request a consultation, please fill out this form.
If you have any further questions about membership, please contact membership@bavc.org.