Membership
Our membership tiers are structured to ensure that both filmmakers and their audience are equally served. Our active members are encouraged to collaborate with one another, support our shared mission, and improve the overall health of a professional film and television community in our region. Friends of Film ensures that the broader public is directly connected to our artists, giving them an opportunity to grow their impact.
Active Membership
Active membership is designed for film industry professionals that live and work in the capital region of New York.
To qualify for active membership, you must:
- reside in the capital region
- Have at least one credited role on an independent or studio production
- volunteer 4 hours per year for the organization
Fill out our application form to see if you qualify for membership!
Friends of Film
Friends of film is designed for anyone that wants to connect with local filmmakers; whether it’s to support them,
see their work, or learn from them.
Signing up for Friends of Film keeps you updated on:
- Public 518 film events
- Screenings of local work
- Member milestones and news
- Opportunities to get involved
Subscribe to our Friends of Film newsletter to connect with us!
Member work
Upcoming Work
Current Work
COMING SOON
Written and Directed by
Elisheva Novella
Written and Directed by
Victoria Diana
8.15.24
8.31.24
Written and Directed by
Steve Rock
Want to know when the latest 518 Films are screening? Check out our
CURRENT FILMS
Anomaly
Written and Directed by Ryan Jenkins
The Fledgling
Written and Directed by Joe Gietl
Wherever we go
Written and Directed by
Hunter and Heather Frederick
It Visits Me
Written and Directed by
Cameron Gallagher
Watch the Film
you’re so shy
Written and Directed by
Ember Autumnskye
Subtle Perfection
Written and Directed by
Ryan Gangemi
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Upcoming Screening!
Silent But Deadly
Written and Directed by Jack Colin
(Screens before every film at Hathaway’s Drive-in!)
Get Me Off This
Fucking Planet Quincy
Written and Directed by John Yost
Christmas Cheer
Written and Directed by A. D. Mabry
meetcute on Danceworld
Written and Directed by
Micah Khan
Highwaymen
Written and Directed by
Jamie Spaulding
The Monkey
Written and Directed by Spencer Sherry
Based Upon a Story by Stephen King
Time Skipping
Written and Directed by
Elisheva Novella
Devour
Written and Directed by
Victoria Diana
Lifequest
Written and Directed by
Rich Lounello
Earworm
Written and Directed by Kyle Kleege
A Dirty Sweater Production
A Void
Written and Directed by Joe Gietl
The Car Out Back
Written and Directed by Jim Powers
A Westfield Films Production