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BECOME A MEMBER

We treasure your interest in joining The Black Actors and Film Guild Canada. We would love to know more about you. Please add your details below and we'll get back to you in no time.​

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BAFGC Annual Membership fees go a long way. They are vital in supporting outreach programs, updating and increasing production equipment and sound gears, and ensuring that we can best serve our black community member base.

All memberships are annual and expire one year at the end of the month they were subscribed. Memberships are based on a calendar month.

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NOTE: Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 
Empowering Black Actors & Filmmakers through Black Cinemas!

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NOTE: Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Empowering Black Actors & Filmmakers Through The Black Cinemas!

If you are interested in membership, please read below and register to be a paid member:

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A BAFGC Membership (Canada): comes with all membership benefits to an individual member except the ability to rent equipment or book facilities.

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  • BAFGC General Member: $100.00 CND annually:

 

A BAFGC Student Membership (Canada): for Canadian residents only and it includes all membership benefits, at a discounted membership fee, to an individual member. Student Memberships are available for students enrolled in any Canadian post-secondary learning institution (public or private). Students enrolled in non-film/media programs are also eligible for this membership. Student verification of current enrolment will be required with your application.

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Students must submit a letter of Confirmation of Registration from the Office of the Registrar, or a screenshot of your program, indicating at least a current part-time course load (at the time of membership application) from any Canadian post-secondary learning institution

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  • Student Member: $50.00 CND annually:

 

Membership Benefits: BAFGC General & Student Benefits:

  • Receive members’ e-bulletin

  • Ability to post unlimited cast/crew calls for productions to which they are working on

  • Ability to post unlimited screening/broadcast notices for productions to which they have worked on

  • Discount on BAFGC seasonal workshops

  • Discount on BAFGC Online Store/merchandise items

  • Discount on admission to BAFGC screenings and events

  • Ability to attend the BAFGC Screenwriting Circle/workshops

  • Discounts rates on various workshops and events with partner organizations

 

PRODUCTION & ASSOCIATE (NON-CANADIAN) MEMBERSHIP – BENEFITS:

  • Associate (Non-Canadian) Member: $150 annually

  • Production Member: $200 annually

 

Membership Benefits:

  • All of the benefits of a BAFGC General Level Membership

  • Ability to rent production equipment and post-production services at discounted rates

  • Must submit contact information for two (2) work-related references and cannot be a BAFGC staff member

  • The reference check takes can take up to ten (10) business days or more to process

 

CORPORATE, ORGANIZATIONAL (INTERNATIONAL) MEMBERSHIPS BENEFITS:

  • Corporate Member: $500.00 CND annually

  • Organization Member (International): $300.00 CND annually

 

This category is available for production companies, artist-run centres, festivals, awards shows, art galleries, arts education and training institutions, and other non-profit or charitable organizations. Proof of non-profit or charitable status is required.

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Membership Benefits:

  • Receive members’ e-bulletin

  • Ability to post unlimited notices about the organization’s events, calls for submissions, and/or employment opportunities

  • Discount on BAFGC seasonal workshops for organization’s staff members

  • Discount on BAFGC Online store items

  • Listed on the BAFGC Online Public Database

  • Ability to rent production equipment and post-production services

 

Please take note that staff of Organizational & Corporate members must join as individual members for rent & services for their own projects.

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