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JOIN BFE
All membership applications are subject to Board of Governors’ approval.
Please apply if you believe you meet the criteria shown below.
Please ensure your IMDb name page is complete before applying
We only consider your last six years of work, so please make us aware of any lengthy career breaks
We only consider titles already released in cinema, broadcast, or available on recognised streaming platforms
We do not consider music videos, commercials, promos, short films, or VFX editor credits
We do not accept assembly, additional, or associate editor credits for Full membership applications
Full (annually)
120£Every yearEditor credit on a minimum of two feature films or five hours of broadcast television.- Subscription to the First Frame magazine
- Access to exclusive online content and interviews
- Priority Invites to BFE exclusive screenings
- Priority Invites to BFE Socials
- Priority Invites to the Cut Above Awards
- Access the members areas and forum
- Stand to be a BFE Governor
- Mentorship through the BFE Mentor scheme
- Use of BFE post nominals in credits
Full (monthly)
10£Every monthEditor credit on a minimum of two feature films or five hours of broadcast television.- Subscription to the First Frame magazine
- Access to exclusive online content and interviews
- Priority Invites to BFE exclusive screenings
- Priority Invites to BFE Socials
- Priority Invites to the Cut Above Awards
- Access the members areas and forum
- Stand to be a BFE Governor
- Mentorship through the BFE Mentor scheme
- Use of BFE post nominals in credits
Associate (annually)
66£Every yearAssistant Editor credit on a minimum of two feature films or five hours of broadcast television.- Subscription to the First Frame magazine
- Access to exclusive online content and interviews
- Invites to BFE exclusive screenings
- Invites to BFE Socials
- Invites to the Cut Above Awards
- Mentorship through the BFE Mentor scheme
- Access the members areas and forum
- Stand to be a BFE Governor
Veteran (annually)
66£Every yearMeet requirements of Full membership (now retired)- Subscription to the First Frame magazine
- Access to exclusive online content and interviews
- Priority Invites to BFE exclusive screenings
- Priority Invites to BFE Socials
- Priority Invites to the Cut Above Awards
- Access the members areas and forum
- Stand to be a BFE Governor
- Use of BFE post nominals in credits
Student (annually)
30£Every yearVerified student in UK media institution.- Online access to the First Frame magazine
- Access to exclusive online content and interviews
- Invites to BFE exclusive screenings
- Invites to BFE Socials
- Access the members areas and forum
- Membership renewal up to 2 year after graduation
- Newsletter
Upgrading Membership
0£Existing Members OnlyFree Plan- For upgrading from Student/Associate/Full/Veteran
- Membership benefits as per your Upgrade
- Members need to be sign into their website account
Please apply above. If you are accepted you will have to pay a one off admin fee of £66
as well as your subscription.
Please Note:
New members pay an admin fee of £66 in addition to the first year's membership.
Students are exempt from paying the admin fee.
Please note it can take up to 3 weeks for applications to be processed.
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