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New York Film Society
The New York SAG-AFTRA/WGAE Film Society is a nonprofit organization, which brings our membership a full season of films and allows actors to observe other performers' work as well as to make members aware of the types of films being made.
Registration for the 2011/12 season, which begins in September, is currently open by mail.
MAIL: Click here to download the paper application to return by mail with a check.
Film Society at a glance:
- Membership is by application only and accepted on a yearly basis.
- The membership fee is $110 for past members who still have a bar code membership card; the fee is $125 for new members (and past members who have lost or never had a bar code membership card).
- During the season, replacement of a bar code membership card—for any reason—will cost $25.
- Your membership card will admit you (and an accompanied guest) to view the screenings of 24+ films during the season. (Additional bonus screenings may be scheduled during the season.)
- The new season begins in September 2011 and runs through August 2012.
- Unless otherwise specified, screenings will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8:30
View the complete Screening Schedule
DGA Theater
All New York Film Society Screenings are held at the DGA theater unless otherwise noted.
Directors Guild of America Theater
110 West 57th Street
(between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York Film Society Contact Information
Film Society Hotline: (212) 827-1592
Film Society Email: nyfilmsociety@sagaftra.org
NY Film Society Office
360 Madison Avenue 12th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Tel. (212) 944-1030
Fax (212) 944-6774
More Information
To receive email blasts of our upcoming viewing schedule please send an email with your name, SAG-AFTRA Member # and updated email information to nyfilmsociety@sagaftra.org.
To update your mailing information with SAG-AFTRA please contact the New York Membership office at 212-944-6243 or nymembership@sagaftra.org.
Please Remember...
No Smoking! No food or drink–including water!
Your Film Society membership will be in jeopardy
Click here for our rules and guidelines.
To view the upcoming schedule, click here. For all these films there will be a guest list.
MAY
Monday, May 7
HYSTERIA
Normal Times 1 - 3:30 - 6 & 8:30
Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones & Rupert Everett
Directed by: Tanya Wexler
Written by: Jonah Lisa Dyer, Stephen Dyer & Howard Gensler
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Running time: 95 Minutes
Rated: R
Nationwide Release: 5/18/2012
Tuesday, May 8
THE INTOUCHABLES
This film is in French with English subtitles
Normal Times 1 - 3:30 - 6 & 8:30
Starring: Francois Cluzet & Omar Sy
Written & Directed by: Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano
Courtesy of The Weinstein Company
Running time: 99 Minutes
Rated: NR
Limited Release: 5/25/12
Monday, May 21
DARK SHADOWS
Normal Times 1 - 3:30 - 6 & 8:30
Starring: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Helena Bonham Carter
Directed by: Tim Burton
Written by: Seth Grahame-Smith
Courtesy of Warner Brothers
Running time: 113 Minutes
Rated: PG-13
Nationwide Release: 5/11/12
Tuesday, May 22
THE AVENGERS
Extended Times 12 - 3 - 6 & 9
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Mark Rufflao, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner & Scarlett Johansson
Written & Directed by: Joss Whedon
Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures & Marvel
Running time: 142 Minutes
Rated: PG-13
Nationwide Release: 5/4/12
JUNE
MONDAY, JUNE 4
Extended Times 12 - 3 - 6 & 9
Starring: Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth & Ian McShane
Directed by: Rupert Sanders
Written by: John Lee Hancock & Hossein Amini
Courtesy of Universal Pictures
Running time: 126 Minutes
Rated: PG-13
Nationwide Release: 6/1/2012
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
Normal Times 1 - 3:30 - 6 & 8:30
Starring: Mira Sorvino, Michael Rispoli, Tammy Blanchard & Patti LuPone
Directed by: Nancy Savoca
Written by: Nancy Savoca & Mary Tobler
Courtesy of Armian Pictures
Running time: 80 Minutes
Rated: NR
Limited Release: 7/20/2012
MONDAY, JUNE 18
Normal Times 1 - 3:30 - 6 & 8:30
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Charlize Theron & Idris Elba
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Written by: Jon Spaihts & Damon Lindelof
Courtesy of 20th Century Fox
Running time: NA
Rated: NA
Nationwide Release: 6/8/2012
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
Normal Times 1 - 3:30 - 6 & 8:30
Starring: Michelle Williams, Seth Rogan, Sarah Silverman & Luke Kirby
Written & Directed by: Sarah Polley
Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures
Running time: 116 Minutes
Rated: R
Limited Release: 6/29/2012
