With the vision of rebirth and representation, the cultural identity of CFNS is to inclusively utilize and celebrate artistic expression as a form of therapy and education!
As a member of CFNS, you will have the opportunity to get one on one consulting with professionals in the industry that have direct resources for your advancement. Through a series of assessments, goal setting, and advisement, we will personally help you solidify the business aspects of your respective field in the industry.
As an active member with the society, your attendance at all CFN monthly soiree events will be free of charge. Additionally, all members are able to join clubs within the society that meet on a monthly basis, such as the Writers Club, the Actors Club, the Directors Club, etc.
All active members have the right to be directly involved with deciding who the leaders are in the community and how to progress as a society. In addition to this, members will also be able to vote on nominated awards and receive two VIP tickets to our annual charity, Carolina Film Network Awards show (CFNA's).
Active members have the accessibility of education at their disposal with free forums that cover many aspects of the industry, to include screenwriting, film production, acting, directing, and so much more.
As an active member, you automatically get a 10% discount on memorabilia, a corporate discounted rate of $7 for films at Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, discounted rentals of our office space and equipment, discounted services, and discounts on advertisements and/or sponsorship packages with 2POP Magazine.
Have you ever considered hosting a screening of your film on the big screen, or maybe you've been accepted into a film festival that requires your format to be a DCP file. Well, all active members of our society in good standing can have their film converted to DCP format entirely for free.
As a new member, we'd like to show our appreciation by gifting you a complimentary Carolina Film Network t-shirt. In addition to this, you will also get a Certificate of Membership and a membership card that will allow for you to receive discounts with us and all of our partners.
As a member in good standing, you get unlimited submissions to Freedom Festival International Film Festival on FilmFreeway and two VIP tickets to attend the festival free of charge.
Click below to download an application for membership.
Thank you so much for joining our film society! Enjoy all the perks that come with your membership, and renew annually at a discount!
Thank you so much for continuing your contributions to our society! Here's a complimentary discount!
WANT TO HAVE YOUR WORK SEEN ON THE BIG SCREEN?
Submit a request to showcase your work, and receive a complimentary consultation! Upon review, moviegoers can get the opportunity to see your film at our exclusively partnered Arthouse Theater, Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8! Not only that, but we will also proudly promote your screening on all our platforms!
CFNS SHOWCASE QUESTIONNAIRE (pdf)
DownloadCheryl Lynn Gajadhar was not only a disabled military veteran who continued her service through the Veterans Administration Hospitals as a vendor for blinded veterans like her, she was also a dedicated supporter of the Arts. So much, in fact, that she was the first inductee in the Hall of Honors at the Freedom Festival International Film Festival for the Veteran of Freedom Award. Her contributions to Carolina Film Network are the reasons why this organization exists as an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. On the early morning of December 19, 2020, Cheryl gave her last breath serving her community and supporting this organization due to COVID-19. In her honor, as she would want her legacy to continue, we at CFN dedicate this film grant to her, where active CFNS members in good standing can have a chance to let her spirit live on through their work. Starting off in 2021, the initial fund of $2,000 was directly being contributed from Cheryl herself and opened for applications March 1st and closed April 30th. The details and restrictions of this grant are announced on the opening date of applications.