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Join Open Channel

Open Channel membership entitles you to a range of services and discounts to support your screen interests and activities.

The cost of membership is only $55 for individuals ($44 concession) and entitles you to a host of benefits, including giveaways, discounts and invitations to special events.

To join, simply download a Membership Application Form (PDF ), fill it out, and send or fax to us.

Membership Fees

Payments can be made over the phone, via cheque or in person at Reception.

Joining fees

$ 55 for individuals
$ 44 concession/students*

Renew (Annual)

$ 44 for individuals
$ 33 concession/students*

* Please supply evidence of Student status, Healthcare or Pensioner card.

There are now more benefits than ever to being an Open Channel member! Including:

Be the first to know about our events and initiatives!
Discount entry to many of our events, such as our amazing 2-day Generation Next Conferences!
20% discount on hire of equipment and facilities, such as our new Sony F3 or Panasonic HPX-250 Camera Kits
20% discounts on most short courses & workshops, and waived application fee for longer courses
Member discounts at selected businesses, such as Cinema Nova (see our web site for full details)
Invitations to special Open Channel and other industry events, such as the launch of our new Docklands Studios premises in 2013
Member giveaways through OpenLine
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

AGM Nomination Form

For Open Channel Members nominating a Director to the Open Channel Board at this years AGM, please download nomination form here.

Member Discounters

Please note that Member Discounters and their benefits may change without notice. Check this list regularly for updates. Present your Open Channel membership card or quote membership number to access benefits.

Australian Film Institute
236 Dorcas St, South Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9695 7249
10% discount off membership

Cassette & Tape Supplies
38 King St, Prahran
Phone: (03) 9529 3177
Healthy discount

Cinema Nova
380 Lygon St, Carlton
Phone: (03) 9349 5201
Industry concession

Cinemarket
10% discount on all screenplays, books
and supplies.

Designwyse
200 Princess Hwy, Dandenong
Phone: (03) 9706 8858 / Freecall 1800 334 684
Substantial discounts on Apple products and
digital video packages and extended 3-year warranty.

Hire Image
PO Box 8868, Armadale
Phone: 0414 682 321
10% discount on AV equipment for sale and hire.

Music and Effects
1 Yarra St, South Yarra
Phone: (03) 9827 3348
Special deals on sound post-production services.

Red Stitch Actors Theatre
Rear 2, Chapel Street
St. Kilda 3183
Phone: 9533 8083
Concession-priced ticket to all Red Stitch productions

Showcast
Showcast, Australia’s leading and most respected casting directory, is offering a 10% discount to members on Print and Internet volumes. Just mention Open Channel & your membership number when ordering between now and the end of the year.

Is your organisation interested in offering discounted products or services to Open Channel Members?
Contact: info@openchannel.org.au.

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