The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is home to central Oklahoma’s community-based, mission-driven art house cinema. The Film Society seeks to increase member engagement by providing greater access to Museum Films through exclusive events, special members-only screenings, and opportunities to meet with filmmakers, film scholars, and critics. Join today!
In addition to your Museum membership benefits, OKCMOA Film Society members will enjoy:
Film Society membership – $40 in addition to your Museum membership
- Free admission to quarterly Film Society events, screenings, and discussions
- Two free film ticket vouchers
- Opportunities to participate in collaborative Film Society programming
- Movie poster giveaways
- Subscription to Museum Films e-Newsletter
- Drink specials at Film Society events
- NEW MEMBER PERK: Access to advanced ticketing for deadCenter Film Festival screenings at OKCMOA.
Charter membership- $5,000 ($4,740 of this gift is tax-deductible)
- All benefits of Film Society membership
- Lifetime member of the Film Society
- Two Take-a-Seat chairs
- Recognition on screen in the Samuel Roberts Noble Theater
- Future curator-led film-festival travel opportunities
- NEW MEMBER PERK: Access to advanced ticketing for deadCenter Film Festival screenings at OKCMOA
A Charter membership also includes a one-year Sustainer membership
How to join:
New Museum Members:
You will need to purchase a Museum membership to join the OKCMOA Film Society. To learn more about our membership levels, please click here or call (405) 278-8207.
Current Museum members:
If you are currently a member and would like to add the OKCMOA Film Society to your membership, please call (405) 278-8207.
Questions? Check the Film Society FAQ for answers or contact us at development@okcmoa.com or call (405) 278-8207.
Special thanks to our Charter Film Society Members!
J. Edward Barth
Teresa Lee Cooper
Julia Carrington Hall
The Honorable Jerome A. Holmes
Billie Lee Nees and Allan R. Montgomery
Armand and Amanda Paliotta
Raina and Stan Pelofsky
Peter G. Pierce
Gene Rainbolt
Jeanne Hoffman Smith, MSSW, ACSW
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tanenbaum
Jennifer and James Weinland
Renate and Charles E. Wiggin
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for announcements!
Past Events
Thursday, February 13, 2020 | 6:30 pm
Oscars Screening and Discussion: Film Society + Moderns
Film Society and Moderns members, plus guest. | Joint reception followed by a screening and discussion of 2020 Best Picture nominee, Joker.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 | 7:30 pm
Wendy and Lucy screening and Q&A with filmmaker Kelly Reichardt
Open to the public for $9. | FREE for Film Society Members with a special members-only reception prior to the film.
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | 7:30 pm
The Buddy Holly Story screening in conjunction with deadCenter Film Festival
FREE for Film Society Members | $5 for Museum Members | $9 for non-Members
Saturday, July 15, 2017 | 1 pm
Film Society Selects: French Film Week Edition
A free, members-only collaborative programming event introduced by Director of Curatorial Affairs, Michael J. Anderson, PhD with a special screening of Paul Verhoeven’s Elle (2016) and discussion to follow.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 | 7 pm
“PlayTime at 50″ screening and discussion
Film Society members only. | Special reception prior to film
Saturday, February 3, 2018 | 6:30 pm
“An Oscar Conversation With Matt Singer” screening and discussion
Film Society members only. | Reception followed by a screening and discussion of 2018 Best Picture nominee, Lady Bird.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | 7:30 pm
Railway Sleepers screening and Q&A with filmmaker Sompot Chidgasornpongse
FREE for Film Society Members | $5 for Museum Members | $9 for non-Members
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | 5 pm
Film Society Member’s Preview of Apichatpong Weerasethakul: The Serenity of Madness
FREE for Film Society Members with a special members-only reception and guided exhibition tours.
June 7-10, 2018 | deadCenter Film Festival at OKCMOA
Film Society members-only online ticket access for deadCenter screenings at OKCMOA begins May 24 at 10:00 am.
Thursday, July 26, 2018 | 7 pm
Film Society Selects: Charlie Chaplin Edition
A free, members-only collaborative programming event with a reception, poster giveaway, screening and discussion.
Thursday, September 13, 2018 | 5:30 & 8 pm
Infinite Football screening as part of Highlights from the Berlinale Forum
FREE for Film Society Members | $5 for Museum Members | $9 for non-Members
Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 5:30 & 8 pm
Notes on an Appearance screening as part of Highlights from the Berlinale Forum
FREE for Film Society Members | $5 for Museum Members | $9 for non-Members
Sunday, November 11, 2018 | 2 pm
Monrovia, Indiana screening and Skype Q&A with filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
Open to the public for $9. | FREE for Film Society Members
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 6:00 pm
Film Society Holiday Party: Ingmar Bergman Edition
Film Society members only. | Holiday reception followed by a screening and discussion of Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | 5:30 pm
Oscars Screening and Discussion: Film Society + Moderns
Film Society and Moderns members, plus guest. | Joint reception followed by a screening and discussion of Best Actor nominee, At Eternity’s Gate.
Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 6 pm
Film Society Critic’s Choice Event: The Mule
Film Society members only. | Reception followed by a screening and discussion of Clint Eastwood’s The Mule.
June 6-9, 2019 | deadCenter Film Festival at OKCMOA
Film Society members-only online ticket access for deadCenter screenings at OKCMOA begins Thursday, May 23 at 10 am.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | 6 pm
The Souvenir: Festival Edition
Film Society members only. | Reception and screening followed by a discussion of the film and film festival experiences with Sara Thompson, deadCenter Film Festival’s Director of Programming.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 | 6 pm
An Evening with Whit Stillman
Film Society members only. | Reception followed by a screening and discussion of Barcelona + a secret short film.
Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 5:30 pm
The Search screening as part of Two From Tibet
FREE for Film Society Members | $5 for Museum Members | $9 for non-Members
Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 8 pm + Friday, November 15, 2019 | 5:30 pm
Jinpa screening as part of Two From Tibet
FREE for Film Society Members | $5 for Museum Members | $9 for non-Members