Cinema St. Louis Membership

Cinema St. Louis (CSL) is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the celebration of film as an art form. Throughout our 17-year history, our core mission has remained the same: screening the finest in international, American independent, and documentary film. When you join CSL, you help support and sustain the programs and special events of Cinema St. Louis. Your annual membership is necessary for our growth and our mission, which is to provide the community with the opportunity to discover films and the people involved in the filmmaking process. Click (here) for a downloadable form that provides more information on the benefits of membership.

Cinema St. Louis annually presents :

• St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF)
• held each year in November. The 16th Annual SLIFF will be Nov. 12-22, 2009. It annually features the St. Louis premieres of more than 250 films.

• St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase (SLFS)
• held each year in late July. The 10th Annual SLFS will be in July of 2010. This event focuses exclusively on the work of local directors and filmmakers, as well as expatriates with strong local connections who have gone on to use their creative talents in other cities.

• CinemaSpoke
• held from April-September. CinemaSpoke is a screenplay competition/workshop that features public readings of scripts by local screenwriters.

• Oscar Night® America Fundraiser
• which will be held on March 7, 2010. CSL is the host of the only local celebration of its kind officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®.

• Film Series
• Screenings and Seminars held throughout the year. Cinema St. Louis offers unique opportunities to see important, cutting-edge world cinema and host a variety of cinematic educational events on the filmmaking process.