OUR AMAZING AUTEUR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
John Bower
Byron Brumit
Dan Chambers
Martha Giselle Crow
Christopher Giroir
Kerrigan Giroir
Matt Hall
Todd Johnson
Eric Kinast
Shannon Lamb
Shawn Larsen
Sami Nasrawi
Trev Poulson
Thomas Zimmermann
The Frida Cinema is Orange County's only nonprofit cinema
Film Club Membership connects you to a community of film lovers attending screenings year-round. With a diverse lineup of classic, cult, repertory, and first run independent cinema, The Frida’s curated roster of films offers something for everyone.
By joining the Film Club you are nurturing and sustaining a vital, accessible, and impactful independent cinema for a diverse and vibrant community of film lovers.
Benefits & Beyond
In addition to discounts on tickets and concessions, members also get access to free members-only screenings, exclusive sneak peeks and meet and greets, discounts at partner cinemas nationwide and more!
Questions about The Frida Cinema Film Club? Email our membership team.
The Frida Cinema is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Memberships may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received.
Join the Film Club
Film Club
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* 4 Free Tickets
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Membership Extension thru 12/31/2026
- $3 off one General Admission or Matinee ticket per showtime at The Frida Cinema *
- $1 off all concessions
- Complimentary admission to Film Club Members-Only screenings
- Discounts at participating Member Partner locations
- Discounts at participating partner cinemas**
- 30 Days of complimentary access to MUBI (for first-time MUBI subscribers during first year of membership)
- Access to The Frida’s Film Club Members-Only Facebook group
Producer's Club
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Free 6 Film Punch Card
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Membership Extension thru 12/31/2026
- 50% off one General Admission or Matinee ticket per showtime at The Frida Cinema *
- 50% off all concessions
- Complimentary admission to Film Club Members-Only screenings
- Discounts at participating Member Partner locations
- Discounts at participating partner cinemas**
- 30 Days of complimentary access to MUBI (for first-time MUBI subscribers during first year of membership)
- Access to The Frida’s Film Club Members-Only Facebook group
Director's Club
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Free 6 Film Punch Card
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Free Members-Only T-Shirt
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Membership Extension thru 12/31/2026
- One complimentary ticket per General Admission or Matinee showtime*
- One complimentary popcorn and one complimentary soft drink per screening
- 50% off all other concessions
- Guaranteed complimentary admission to Film Club Members-Only screenings
- Discounts at participating Member Partner locations
- Discounts at participating partner cinemas**
- 30 Days of complimentary access to MUBI (for first-time MUBI subscribers during first year of membership)
- Access to The Frida’s Film Club Members-Only Facebook group
Auteur's Circle
Student Film Club
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* 2 Free Tickets
- *HOLIDAY MEMBER DRIVE PERK* Membership Extension thru 12/31/2026
- 50% off one General Admission or Matinee ticket per showtime at The Frida Cinema*
- Complimentary admission to Film Club Members-Only screenings
- Discounts at participating Member Partner locations
- Discounts at participating partner cinemas**
- 30 Days of complimentary access to MUBI (for first-time MUBI subscribers during first year of membership)
- Access to The Frida’s Film Club Members-Only Facebook group
You will be required to present a valid student ID card at the cinema in order to verify your membership.
* Ticket discounts not valid on select screenings and events, including third-party venue rental events; some live events; and events held in partnership with community organizations and event producers. Our website’s ticketing page for such screenings and events will contain a disclaimer informing Members when their ticket discounts, as well as any comp passes, will not be valid. Members may still take advantage of their concessions discounts at screenings and events that do not allow for ticket discounts.
**Find a list of participating cinemas by visiting the Art House Visiting Members site.