SBIFF / cinema society

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what is cinema society?

Founded in 1998 and presented by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), Cinema Society (CS) gives the community the opportunity to celebrate the art of cinema throughout the year. Presenting an expansive schedule of screenings and special events, this program will foster an appreciation of independent and studio films, motion picture history and the marvelous diversity of world cinema. Many of the filmmakers and celebrity guests will be present to introduce films and participate in post-screening discussions. Please join us as SBIFF brings the community together for an exciting collection of cinematic experiences.

CS members are regularly invited to preview movies that have yet to be released. Last season’s CS was a virtual who’s who of Academy contenders.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

The 2007-2008 Cinema Society season will be taking a break through January and February for the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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Last season’s screenings have included the following and MANY more:

THE DEPARTED – Q/A with Producer Graham King
THE QUEEN – Q/A with Actor Helen Mirren
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND – Q/A with Director Kevin Macdonald, Actor Forest Whitaker & Actor James McAvoy
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE – Q/A with Directors Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris
PAN’S LABYRINTH – Q/A with Director Guillermo del Toro
BABEL – Q/A with Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
LITTLE CHILDREN – Q/A with Producers Albert Berger & Ron Yerxa
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS – Q/A with Director Gabriele Muccino
NOTES ON A SCANDAL – Q/A with Director Richard Eyre, Screenwriter Patrick Marber & Novelist Zoe Heller
FRACTURE – Q & A with screenwriter Glen Gers and producer Chuck Weinstock
GRACIE – Q & A with director Davis Guggenheim and actress Elisabeth Shue

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MEMBERSHIP TO THE CINEMA SOCIETY

SINGLE AND COUPLE MEMBERSHIPS TO THE 2008-2009 SEASON ARE NOW FULL.  LITE AND PREMIERE MEMBERSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN LIMITED NUMBERS.
If you are interested in a single or couple membership there is a waiting list.  If you’d like to be added to the waiting list please call our office.
 
Memberships cannot be processed online or via e-mail. If you would like to sign up for a Lite or Premiere membership please call our office at 805-963-0023.

CINEMA SOCIETY Memberships*:

Membership season is from June 1st, 2007 until May 31st, 2008.
(excluding January and February, 2008 as we break for the Film Festival)

PREMIERE MEMBERSHIP: Two Members (2 cards) $1,500

Email invitation and admission to ALL regularly scheduled screenings for 2 people (one per card)
One complimentary guest per card, per screening when accompanied by member
Priority admittance at CS screenings
Reserved seating at CS screenings
Invitation and admission to Cinema Society Premiere special event receptions
Opportunity to purchase Festival passes at a 10% discount
Advance notice for SBIFF and all related events

COUPLE MEMBERSHIP: Two Members (2 cards): $625.00

Email invitation and admission to ALL regularly scheduled screenings for 2 people (one per card)
Two guests** (one per card/per screening) when accompanied by member for $15 ticket
Opportunity to purchase Festival passes at a 10% discount
Advance notice for SBIFF and all related events

SINGLE MEMBERSHIP: One Member (1 card) $400.00

Email invitation and admission to ALL regularly scheduled screenings for 1 person
One guest** per screening when accompanied by member for $15 ticket
Opportunity to purchase Festival passes at a 10% discount
Advance notice for SBIFF and all related events

NEW! LITE MEMBERSHIP: One Membership (1 card) $175.00

Cinema Society Lite Membership includes one screening per month determined by Cinema Society (excluding January and February)
A minimum of 10 screenings per season
Opportunity for additional screenings, based on venue availablity
Email invitation and admission to scheduled screenings
Advance notice for SBIFF and all related events
Guests not permitted

*Membership cards are non-transferable. An advanced schedule for the season is not available. Email addresses are required to receive screening invitations and are only sent to paid members and are not published. Please do not forward Cinema Society announcements to non-members. 10% discount is not valid with any other discount or promotion. Reserving seats will not be tolerated. Members are REQUIRED to show their card at the door. Please have your card in hand to expedite the entry line. Please observe the rows marked “RESERVED for Premiere Members”. A Premiere card is required in order to sit in these rows.

**Guest Policy (Does not apply to PREMIERE MEMBERS):
· Guests will not be able to purchase tickets until all members have entered or 10 minutes before the start of the film based on space available
· Only one guest per paid member will be admitted
· Guest must purchase a $15 ticket