DER Membership

Become a member of DER and join our community of film enthusiasts, documentary filmmakers and global citizens in preserving and growing a living archive of ethnographies and documentaries from around the world.
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Join our community of film enthusiasts, documentary filmmakers and global citizens in preserving and growing a living archive of ethnographies and documentaries from around the world. Become a member of DER and ensure ongoing access to these crucial resources for generations to come.


Membership Benefits
All DER members enjoy exclusive online access to:

  • Sneak peeks of selected new releases
  • Curated selection of DER film classics and ethnographic gems
  • Member newsletter
  • Virtual gatherings and online forums
  • Free admission to virtual filmmaker Q&A sessions
  • 20% discount on home DVDs

Join today to get started!

DER Membership Levels

Become a Monthly Member:

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Become an Annual Member:

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PLEASE NOTE

A DER Membership does not include screening or public performance rights for the films in the Circle Cinema. If you are interested in using a film in the classroom or in adding it to your university, college, or public library you must purchase an institutional license. If you would like to host a film screening for your community or organization, please use our screening request form to get in touch. Please contact us for any other film-related inquiries.