Year-End Membership Deal!
Join or renew your membership before 2026 and you'll get one additional month for FREE added to your standard 12-month membership and a limited-edition "I prefer my films projected" magnet (available for pickup at our box office; while supplies last). It's our best deal of the year. And remember—current members don’t lose any time on their membership by renewing early. The 13 months will be added to the remaining time on your membership.
If you’d like to renew your membership at a different level—or switch from an individual to a dual membership (or vice versa)—please select "Become a Member" rather than "Renew." This will create a new membership number for you. If you’d prefer to continue with your current membership type and level, simply choose "Renew."
Become a member and join the community of movie lovers who help sustain the Gene Siskel Film Center’s more than 50-year legacy as Chicago’s largest nonprofit cinema. Your support fuels everything we do–from curated film series, annual film festivals, and filmmaker dialogues, to community partnerships, and exceptional projection and sound—while offering you deep discounts and other member-exclusive perks.
Standard Membership Benefits
All Siskel Film Center members receive the following benefits for 12 months:
- Deeply discounted standard film tickets and festival passes
- Discounted tickets to the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
- $1 off any size popcorn + free refills, $2 off wine, and additional concession discounts throughout the year
- Bi-monthly Gazette film calendar mailed to you (one per household)
- Member-exclusive screenings, events, and presalesI
- Reciprocal member benefits at participating art house cinemas nationwide.
- $10 discount on memberships at:
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
The Siskel Film Center offers a $5 discount on membership to the following groups, with valid ID: Seniors (65+)
- Students (any institution)
- Art Institute of Chicago members (must be an active member)
- Museum of Contemporary Art members (must be an active member)
Discounts can be applied only in person at the box office with proof of eligibility and cannot be combined with other offers. Discounts can’t be redeemed online.Thank you for your cooperation.
Membership Levels
Explore the benefits of each membership level below.
All levels are tax-deductible.
CLASSIC
- Individual $60 (fully tax deductible)
- All standard membership benefits plus:
- One (1) discounted ticket to all standard-priced screenings
- One (1) discounted ticket to all screenings in the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
- Dual $100 (fully tax deductible)
- All standard membership benefits plus:
- Two (2) discounted tickets to all standard-priced screenings
- Two (2) discounted tickets to all screenings in the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
CONTRIBUTOR
- Individual $300 ($260 tax deductible)
- All standard membership benefits plus:
- One (1) discounted ticket to all standard-priced screenings
- One (1) discounted ticket to all screenings in the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
- Your name on a slide in the pre-roll before every public screening at the Siskel Film Center
- Invitation for one (1) to annual exclusive screening
- Dual $500 ($390 tax deductible)
- All standard membership benefits plus:
- Two (2) discounted tickets to all standard-priced screenings
- Two (2) discounted tickets to all screenings in the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
- Your name(s) on a slide in the pre-roll before every public screening at the Siskel
- Invitation for two (2) to annual exclusive screening
- 20% discount on one week static ad in theater
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
- Individual $1,500 ($429 tax deductible)
- All standard membership benefits plus:
- One (1) discounted ticket to all standard-priced screenings
- One (1) discounted ticket to all screenings in the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
- One (1) complimentary small popcorn at all GSFC screenings
- Your name on a slide in the pre-roll before every public screening at the Siskel Film Center
- Invitation for one (1) to annual exclusive screening
- Complimentary one-week static ad in theater
- One (1) complimentary GSFC tote bag or other merchandise item
If you’d like to gift an Executive Producer membership, please contact filmcenter@saic.edu and we’ll follow up with you.
- Dual: $2,500 ($537 tax deductible)
- All standard membership benefits plus:
- Two (2) discounted tickets to all standard-priced screenings
- Two (2) discounted tickets to all screenings in the spring and fall School of the Art Institute of Chicago Screening & Lecture series
- Two (2) complimentary small popcorns to all GSFC screenings
- Your name(s) on a slide in the pre-roll before every public screening at the Siskel
- Invitation for two (2) to annual exclusive screening
- Complimentary one-week static ad in theater
- One (1) complimentary GSFC tote bag or other item of merchandise
If you’d like to gift an Executive Producer membership, please contact filmcenter@saic.edu and we’ll follow up with you.
Membership FAQs
- Can I buy a membership in person?
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Yes! Memberships can be bought online or in-person during box office open hours (opens 30 minutes before the first show of the day and closes 15 minutes after the last show of the day begins).
- How do I receive my membership discount?
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Discounts can be applied only in person at the box office with proof of eligibility and cannot be combined with other offers.
- Do I get a membership card?
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To reduce plastic and paper waste, we no longer automatically issue physical membership cards, though you may request one at the box office (limit one card per member). The Siskel Film Center does not mail out membership cards.
You do not need a membership card to purchase tickets. At the box office, simply provide your first and last name to confirm your membership and receive your discount. For online purchases, use the login you created when purchasing your membership to access member pricing.
Please note: We cannot refund or adjust full-price tickets to apply member discounts after purchase.
- How do I add a digital membership card to my phone?
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- Visit the Sign In page on your phone, then click on the icon on the top right that has the first initial of your name (next to the Cart 🛒 icon). From the options shown, click “My Account” to view your membership account details.
- Next, click on the option of “My Benefits” at the bottom of the list.
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- On the next screen, you can select whether you want to add your membership card to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay account.
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- Your phone will then confirm your card addition to your mobile wallet.
- Next time you visit the box office or concessions to use your member benefits, you can show us your digital card! We appreciate our members choosing to save plastic and using our digital card feature.
- How do I purchase a membership as a gift?
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Gift Memberships can be purchased here: Individual Gift Membership & Dual Gift Membership.
- How does the gift recipient know that they received a gift membership?
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After a gift membership has been processed, the gift giver will receive a confirmation email, and the gift recipient will receive an email confirming their new membership.
- Does the gift recipient have to come in person to redeem the gift membership?
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Yes. At this time, gift memberships cannot be redeemed over the phone or online.
- How soon can the gift recipient begin receiving membership benefits?
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The gift recipient can begin purchasing tickets, merchandise and concessions at the member rate as soon as the gift membership is redeemed and activated at the box office. Our member mailing lists are updated every 1-2 weeks.
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Still have a question about memberships? Contact us at filmcenter@saic.edu
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