Become a member
Our festival’s success isn’t simply the incredible filmmakers we showcase or the one-of-a-kind events we put together. It’s our community -- people like you that believe in bold filmmaking, have a love for counterculture, and are looking for singular experiences they can’t find anywhere else in New York.
Membership
New members receive member perks for the 2025 LESFF and 2025 OFF/SEASON. Choose a membership level below.
Gift a Membership
Looking to give LESFF Membership as a GIFT? Upon checkout add GIFT recipient details under Step 4 - Additional Information. Choose a membership level below.
Membership Levels
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With a $50 - $75 donation, you become an LESFF Norfolk Member! With your contribution, you provide ongoing support of our programming staff to compensate our submissions committee for their time spent programming.
To express our gratitude for your support, Norfolk Members get the following benefits:
2 tickets to be used at any LESFF screening
1 Free ticket to either Opening or Closing night party
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With a $100 - $150 donation, you become an LESFF Chrystie Member. With your contribution, you provide ongoing support of our festival staff to compensate our on-site teams for their time spent planning, organizing and hosting LESFF events.
To express our gratitude for your support, Chrystie Members get the following benefits:
4 tickets to be used at any LESFF screening
Access to either Opening or Closing Night party
LESFF Tote Bag
25% off gear rentals at A-Frame, for rental orders over $10K
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With a $250 donation, you become an LESFF Delancey Member! With your contribution, you allow LESFF to create complimentary DCPs for all featured filmmakers that they are able to use to screen their film at LESFF and any other festival.
To express our gratitude for your support, Delancey Members get the following benefits:
Access to Opening AND Closing Night party
On-screen shoutout before every screening
Access to year-round members-only programming and exclusive events
LESFF Tote bag and Tee!
35% off gear rentals at A-Frame, for rental orders over $25K
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With a $500 donation, you become an LESFF Orchard Member! With your contribution, you help support The Stay Indie Project, a fellowship program where filmmakers work with LESFF and BFD Productions to develop and produce authentic independent films.
To express our gratitude for your support, Orchard Members get the following benefits:
All the benefits of the Delancey Membership, plus:
All access pass to LESFF 2025
Reserved seating
Access to Opening AND Closing Night party
On-screen shoutout before every screening
Access to year-round members-only programming and exclusive events
LESFF Tote bag and Tee!
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With a $1,000 donation, you become an LESFF Essex Member! With your contribution you assist in the costs of screening at the historic Village East Cinema supporting not only The Lower East Side Film Festival, but also movie-going patrons of New York!
To express our gratitude for your support, Essex Members get the following benefits:
All the benefits of the Orchard Membership, plus:
All access pass to LESFF 2025
Reserved seating
Access to Opening AND Closing Night party
On-screen shoutout before every screening
Access to year-round members-only programming and exclusive events
LESFF Tote bag and Tee!
A Free Full Photo/Film Shoot Day in Northpoint Studio!n text goes here
Help keep independent filmmaking strong.
The Lower East Side Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization who supports underdog filmmakers who know that a huge budget does not equal a great film. As an LESFF Donor or Member you will be supporting a community of innovative filmmakers and helping us create awesome screenings, events, and parties that celebrate their work.
Questions about Membership? Email us at memberships@lesfilmfestival.com
