Membership
Interested in becoming an AAFCA member?
Membership in the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is subject to review and approval by the AAFCA Board of Governors. Membership is limited to candidates whose principles and values are consistent with the organization’s goals. We invite qualified candidates to apply for consideration and become part of AAFCA.
AAFCA MEMBER BENEFITS
- Complimentary AAFCA quarterly newsletter.
- Member spotlight on AAFCA website.
- An opportunity to participate on the Voting/Nominating committees for the NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train and BET Awards.
- Professional interaction with a network of film journalists.
- Professional network opportunities with industry professionals – DGA, WGA, SAG
- Special “AAFCA” only forums with industry professionals.
- Lecture opportunities to college groups and film festivals.
- AAFCA discounts to select film festivals.
- AAFCA discounts for industry award shows.
- AAFCA member discounts for journalism conferences.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: $50.00
An active member is defined as a member who writes regular film criticism for print, radio, online and Television based in the United States of America, with a minimum 24 to qualify for consideration. Active member must demonstrate a consistent presence in the critique of films released commercially in the United States of America.
*ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: $35.00
An associate member is defined as a member who writes regular film coverage for print, radio, online and Television. Associate members must demonstrate an affiliation with an established media entity by providing a written letter (on company letterhead) qualifying such affiliation. A minimum of 12 samples of professional quality film critique’s (print, radio, TV) is required for consideration.
*ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIP: $35.00
Candidates for Academic Membership are required to work @ a fully-accredited Academic Institution in Mass Comm., Liberal Arts or TV/Film disciplines. Please submit a query for consideration at membership@aafca.com.
*STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: $15.00
Students who are attending an accredited college or university and are majoring in journalism or broadcast media.
*Select membership benefits apply to Associate, Academic and Student members.
APPLICATION REVIEW AND MEMBERSHIP TERM
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into AAFCA. All applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of their membership status by September 30 of each year.
AAFCA’s annual membership term runs from September 1 through August 31.
AAFCA Membership Application
Please fill out the form below.