Spotlight Circle Membership

Bringing World-Class Film to Philadelphia

The Spotlight Circle is a group of exceptional members who recognize the power of film to transform lives. As leading annual donors, your generosity ensures that PFS has the necessary resources to maintain the highest quality of year-round cinematic programming, enabling world-class films to be showcased and celebrated in Philadelphia.

In addition to enjoying all the basic PFS membership benefits, Spotlight Circle members also receive access to special opportunities designed to engender a deeper knowledge and appreciation for film as an art form.

All Spotlight Circle members enjoy:

  • Reserved priority seating for you & a guest to ALL year-round Sneak Preview screenings (with RSVP)
  • Invitation to select VIP receptions, parties & events
  • Special recognition in the Film Festival Program Guide

Producer - $1,000 Join or Renew
$500 tax-deductible**
Enjoy the benefits listed above, along with these additional privileges:

Executive Producer - $2,500 Join or Renew
$1,760 tax-deductible**
Enjoy the benefits listed above, along with these additional privileges:

  • Two Gold Badges to the Film Festival ($1,200 value!)
  • Two additional tickets to Opening & Closing Night at the Film Festival
  • One ½ hour telephone Film Festival Consultation with a member of the PFS Programming Team to develop personalized Festival recommendations based on your interests

Luminary - $5,000 Join or Renew
$3,900 tax-deductible**
Enjoy the benefits listed above, along with these additional privileges:

  • Invitation to all VIP receptions, parties & events, including Premiere Celebrity Events as available
  • Special recognition in the Film Festival Program Guide, PLUS a complimentary ¼ page ad for the business, community group, or tribute of your choosing
  • Two Platinum Badges to the Film Festival ($2,000 value!)
  • Concierge ticketing through the PFS development office
  • One ½ hour telephone Film Festival Consultation with Michael Lerman, Artistic Director and Lead Programmer of PFS, to develop personalized Festival recommendations based on your interests
  • Invitation to one advanced Private Screening of a select Festival film (4 guests)

Visionary - $10,000 Join or Renew
$7,800 tax-deductible
Enjoy the benefits listed above, along with these additional privileges:

  • Special recognition in the Film Festival Program Guide, PLUS a complimentary ½ page ad for the business, community group, or tribute of your choosing
  • Two Platinum Badges to the Film Festival ($2,000 value!)
  • Four additional tickets to Opening & Closing Night at the Film Festival
  • Concierge ticketing through the PFS development office
  • Dinner for two with Artistic Director, Michael Lerman, to develop personalized Film Festival recommendations and schedule based on your interests
  • Invitation to one advanced Private Screening of a select Festival film (8 guests)


*PFS Members are notified of all Sneak Preview screenings via email and invited to films based upon their current membership level. Space is limited and the number of invitations increases with membership level. Not all members are invited to every Sneak Preview screening.

**A portion of each membership with the Philadelphia Film Society is tax-deductible. Membership rates and benefits, tax-deductible amounts and admission prices subject to change without notice.