Starting the 2026-27 school year, a paid membership will officially be required for all members. This membership is directed towards funding DFS productions, events (i.e., The DFS Film Fest), and operational costs (i.e., DFS website, re registration fees, etc.).

The membership is a one-time payment of $10 per year. Recruitment begins during the summer break, and memberships must be renewed at the start of each school year (deadline varies). Special perks include access to exclusive events, such as film screenings, workshops, speaker events, flash film challenges, and networking functions. These will occur during and/or outside of DFS’s weekly general meetings.