How membership works at Arsenal Filminstitut

Festivals and premieres, retrospectives and tributes in original language versions and original analogue formats, contemporary cinema and film history, performances, workshops and discussions – you can support the work of Arsenal Filminstitut by becoming a member and benefit from special members’ prices, current program information and exclusive invitation.

Whether by regular membership or through one of our other membership tiers – solidarity, magical, pro or pro+ (each membership plan is valid for one year): all the options are below.

Member

15 € concessions* / 30 € regular

The perfect entry point: membership prices at the Arsenal cinema, reduced tickets for the Forum / Forum Expanded and our monthly program magazine sent directly to your postbox  

All membership benefits at a glance:

• 5 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema
• Reduced entry to all screenings at the Berlinale Forum and the Forum Expanded
• Monthly program magazine via post

A valid Arsenal Filminstitut membership card must be kept ready for inspection at the entrance.
Processing time seven working days

*        Valid for students, school children, trainees, pensioners, Berlin Ticket-S cardholders and refugees. Please include current proof of status.

To the membership form (PDF)

Solidarity member

100 €

In addition to the standard membership benefits, you will also receive invitations to film screenings and selected events – for you and an accompanying person

All benefits at a glance:

• 5 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema
• Reduced entry to all screenings at the Berlinale Forum and Forum Expanded
• Regular (at least 12) invitations to film screenings and exclusive events (with free entry for you and an accompanying person)
• Monthly program brochure via post
• 20% off selected publications

To the membership form (PDF)

Magical member

From 250 € (decide yourself on how much you want to donate each year to support  Arsenal)

The premium package for frequent cinemagoers and supporters: free entry to the Magical History Tour as well as additional exclusive offers and partner conditions

All benefits at a glance:

• 5 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema
• Reduced entry to all screenings at the Berlinale Forum and Forum
• Regular (at least 12) invitations to film screenings and exclusive events (with free entry for you and an accompanying person)
• Free entry to all films of the Magical History Tour
• Reduced price for cinema rental
• Participation in guided tours at Arsenal (cinema, archive) and silent green
• Participation in guided tours at selected Berlin partner institutions (soon to be announced)
• Accreditation for the 2026 Archival Assembly festival
• Monthly program brochure via post
• 20% off selected publications
• An Arsenal hat (as long as stocks last)

To the membership form (PDF)

Pro member

600 €

For cultural and educational organizations and charitable associations: team benefits, partner conditions for cinema rental and guided tours  

All benefits at a glance:

• 5 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema (for up to five staff members each day)  
• Invitation to selected public events (for up to five staff members following registration) and exclusive events (for any number of staff members following registration, capacity permitting)
• Reduced price for cinema rental for team events
• Exclusive guided tours for the team at Arsenal (cinema, archive) and silent green
• Analogue workshop for 8 people at a reduced price of  2000 €
• Mention in our monthly program magazine as a supporting partner
• Monthly program brochure via post
• 20% off selected publications

To the membership form (PDF)

Pro+ member

1200 €

For companies: team benefits, partner conditions for cinema rental and guided tours  

All benefits at a glance:

• 6 Euro membership price for all events at the Arsenal cinema (for up to five staff members each day)
• Invitation to selected public events (for up to five staff members following registration) and exclusive events (for any number of staff members following registration, capacity permitting)
• Reduced price for cinema rental for team events Exclusive guided tours for the team at Arsenal (cinema, archive) and silent green
• Analogue workshop for 8 people at a reduced price of  2000 €Mention in our monthly program magazine as a supporting partner
• Monthly program magazine via post
• 20% off selected publications

To the membership form (PDF)

Donation based membership

Would you like to help us to maintain all the myriad things we offer to our visitors and make a contribution to preserving and promoting international film culture and ensuring film’s lively continuing development? With your donation, you’re contributing to keeping cinema alive as a place of aesthetic experience, education and open dialogue. Decide yourself how much you would like to donate annually to support Arsenal.

To the membership form (PDF)