How does it work
Become an Academy
member in three steps
Step 1
Submit the application
Select from one of the two membership categories below. The application form lists the criteria required to be eligible as a member.
Step 2
Get a response
The European Film Academy will review your application and will notify you within a month about the status.
Step 3
Complete your registration
If approved, you will receive a link to complete your registration. You will be able to fill out your profile information and select a membership payment plan.
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Membership categories
Select from one of the two membership age categories. Further criteria that is required to be considered is listed on the application page.
Young Membership
35 years old or younger
Applicants must be under 36 years of age and have received opening credits for their work on at least one feature-length (70+ minutes) cinema production (fiction, documentary or animation) and this film must have had an official screening in a regular, international section of a competitive FIAPF-accredited European film festival or been nominated by a national film academy
Classic Membership
36 years or older
Applicants working in the creative fields of the industry including producers must have worked on at least 3 full-length (70+ minutes) cinema productions (feature, documentary or animation) and must have received opening credits for their work on these films. The Board of the European Film Academy decides individually on non-creative and institutional applications. Nominees or winners of European national film awards are eligible to become members.
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Membership fee payment plan
The European Film Academy offers three fee payment options. You can set up your payment upon acceptance of your application.
Young Membership Subscription
€98member / year
For applicants accepted to the Young Membership (36 years old and younger).
Voting rights for European Film Awards
Voting rights for European Film Academy Board
Access to the Academy's streaming platform
Invitations to the European Film Awards weekend
Classic Membership Subscription
€218member / year
For applicants accepted to the Classic Membership (37 years young and older).
Voting rights for European Film Awards
Voting rights for European Film Academy Board
Access to the Academy's streaming platform
Invitations to the European Film Awards weekend
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