Membership Information

Film-Fanatic.Club is a group of movie buffs who love obscure, underrated, forgotten, cult, midnight, indie, international, underground, art-house, grindhouse, and vintage films — and everything in between. Join us for stimulating evenings of cinema, conversation, and connection where film is art and venues like The Literary, Pizzeria Antica, and Watson's Chicken become your movie theater.

 

Our vision: To curate themed movie nights, director spotlights, and special screenings that celebrate the communal cinematic experience. We seek out films that come alive on the big screen and inspire lively post-screening conversations over drinks. Each screening is treated as an event, complete with introductions, discussions, bonus short subjects, and special extras.

 

Our goal: To build a community of loyal followers and establish regular screenings across Champaign–Urbana for movie buffs, film fanatics, and the creatively curious. We deliberately seek out the unusual, daring, and visionary — films that stimulate both the mind and the eyes.

 

Get involved: Join the club by volunteering at screenings and get free admission every time you donate your time. Additional volunteer opportunities are available throughout the organization, allowing you to earn points toward free memberships and even more complimentary admissions.

 

 

 

Membership options

A basic membership is only $20 per year (includes one drink ticket at select screenings). You can join Film-Fanatic.Club in person at any Film Fanatic Movie Night or by using your credit card below. Alternatively, you can choose the "new member" option when you purchase advance tickets to our next screening.

Member ($20/year)

• One free admission with a paid membership
• One complimentary drink ticket at select venues
• Discounted admission to all future Film Fanatic Movie Nights
• Advanced notice for future screenings
• Reserved seating at future public screenings
• Exclusive invitations to unadvertised private screenings
• The ability to request and vote for your favorite movies

Sustaining member ($40/year)

• All of the above
• Invitations to curate or present your favorite films

Silver member ($100/year)

• All of the above
• Invitation to join our programming committee as a guest curator

Gold member ($300/year)

• All of the above
• Sponsorship credit on promotions for one screening (logo and/or above title presentation credit)