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.
Donate Today or Become a Member
Donations and membership fees are tax-deductible and go towards supporting LESFF year-round. You can also gift a membership to a fellow film lover! Just toss in their email and a custom message during checkout and we’ll handle the rest!
Membership Levels
Now Accepting Members for the 2025 Season. New members receive member perks for the 2024 OFF/SEASON and the 2025 LESFF in May.
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When you become a Norfolk Member, 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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As a Chrystie Member, 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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Delancey Members 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:
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!
35% off gear rentals at A-Frame, for rental orders over $25K
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Orchard Members help support The Stay Indie Project, a fellowship program where filmmakers work with LESFF and BFD Productions to develop and produce authentic independent film.
To express our gratitude for your support, Orchard Members get the following benefits:
All access pass to LESFF 2025
Reserved seatingAccess 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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Essex Members contribute to 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 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!
35% off gear rentals at A-Frame, for rental orders over $25K
A Free Full Photo/Film Shoot Day in Northpoint Studio!
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 membership@lesfilmfestival.com