Membership
Joining Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver is joining a movement for gender equity in front of and behind the camera in screen-based media. Your membership fees make GEMS possible. They support our advocacy initiatives, our programming, our events and our festival.
Anybody who is equity-deserving on the basis of gender is welcome to become a voting member of GEMS. This includes, but is not limited to, Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer people, and cis women.
We encourage representation from all the creative, technical, administrative, and service fields that sustain our lively screen-based media industry and community.
Membership Benefits
Discounts & Member Rates
- Save money with concession rates and gain advanced access to all Festival tickets
- Member pricing on the Producer’s Workbook 5 – hard copy and online ebook.
- Member rates on other WIFTI chapter events around the world
*See Community Partner Discounts and Member Advantage Program below for full list. Discounts are visible once logged in as a member.
Opportunity & Community
- List your profile in our online member directory and get seen by folks hiring in the industry
- Advertise your projects and achievements in the members news section of our newsletter
- Stay up to day with job opportunities, industry news and events through our newsletter, delivered to your inbox bi-weekly.
- Access to our events and workshops at a discounted rate.
Membership Categories
Voting
Anybody who is equity-deserving on the basis of gender is welcome to become a voting member of GEMS.
This includes, but is not limited to, Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer people, and cis women.
Non-Voting
- Cis men who wish to support GEMS are welcome to become non-voting members.
Membership Fee
We offer our membership fees on a sliding scale basis.
Do you live in a geographically distant location? Do you have a unique financial need? We have discounted memberships to help you take part. Join our community wherever you are, however you can!
Standard membership
Student / Early Career (under 5 years of experience)
Membership Plus*
$124
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Standard Rate
$99
$50
Geographically Distant**
$50
$25
Individuals With Disabilities
$50
$25
Seniors (65+)
$50
$25
Economic Hardship
$25
15
*Membership Plus includes a $25 donation to GEMS to help us provide discounted memberships to those who need them. All Plus members will be thanked on the GEMS website and in the GEMFest program, unless they opt out.
**The Geographically Distant discount is for individuals living outside the BC Lower Mainland/Metro Vancouver.
Community Partner Discounts
Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF)
Receive $20 off the price of a full festival pass (Animapass or TAC/OIAF AnimaPass) to the Ottawa International Animation Festival. Ottawa International Animation Festival runs from September 23-27, 2026.
Founded in 1976, the OIAF has spent five decades championing animation as an art form, presenting groundbreaking films and connecting audiences with world-class creators.
Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI)
Receive member rates and reserved access to other WIFTI chapter events around the world.
There are around 60 WIFT and WIFT-partner chapters on six continents – all working for the same goal: gender balance in the industry. WIFTI was established as the global network connecting all others to speak with one common voice.
Stage 32
Save 20% off on all Stage 32 Webinars, Classes, and Labs.
Save 50% off on all Stage 32 Certification Programs.
Stage 32 has been delivering relevant, actionable, and timely entertainment industry education to creatives and professionals worldwide.
Explore their Webinars, Classes, Labs, and Certification Programs.
Member Advantage Program
SmartGrant
GEMS members can receive a 15% discount on your SmartGrant subscription fee.
*GEMS members who sign up to SmartGrant before July 31, 2026 will receive an additional 10% discount on a SmartGrant subscription (for a total savings of 25%), and be entered into a draw to win an exclusive swag bundle (Yeti water bottle, tote bag, journal, and more)!
SmartGrant offers hundreds of grant and funding resources for BC artists, cultural workers and organizations. Through an easy-to-use platform, SmartGrant interprets and simplifies funders’ guidelines into an individually tailored resource, unique to you.
GEMFest 2027
GEMS members receive a 20% discount on all film submissions to GEMFest 2027 on FilmFreeway.
GEMS members receive a 20% discount on all screenplay submissions to GEMFest 2027 International Screenplay Competition on FilmFreeway.
GEMS Workshops & Events
GEMS members receive an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout to any items purchased on the GEMS website.
A Good Place Counselling
Save $20 on 50 minute sessions and/or $25 on 80 minute sessions for the first five sessions. (Around $100-$125 dollars in savings total!)
Solution-focused mental health therapy, to help you heal, grow, and thrive. TK Burd-Rasmussen is a licensed RTC Counsellor and certified Life Coach for 10+ years. She specializes in working with creative personalities like you. Phone or Zoom sessions.
Chunky Squirrel
GEMS members can save 15% off the first 25 hours of work done from Chunky Squirrel.
Tanja and Jelger make up the dedicated team behind local web-development company Chunky Squirrel to help other business owners! As people who used to solely depend on their website for work, they know the importance of an up-to-date and fast website.
Final Draft
GEMS members get Educational pricing and save $100 USD off standard new user pricing from Final Draft.
Final Draft is a screenwriting tool you can use to bring your project to life. Final Draft automatically formats your script to entertainment industry standards so you can focus on what you do best – writing.
*Please note this reflects Final Drafts’ promotional pricing as of May 5, 2026
Formula Fig
Receive an All-In Facial valued at $185 from Formula Fig for only $99! Offer applies to new guests only.
Formula Fig is an experience-led, science-forward skincare brand offering technology-driven facials, injectables, and IV drips at modern retail locations called “Fig Bars”
Franklin Studios & Franklin Commons
Save 15% off studio rentals from Franklin Studios & Franklin Commons.
Franklin Studios offers a top-of-the-line rentable production stage with affordable rates in Vancouver. The space is ideal for film shoots, photoshoots, and creative endeavours. Franklin Commons is a community-focused studio for production, events, and work.
Playback Online
GEMS members can save 20% on a premium annual subscription, which includes Playback’s Daily e-newsletter and weekly Hot Sheets from Playback Online. Standard rate is $199, while the GEMS Members’ rate is $159!
Playback Online is Canada’s production, broadcasting and interactive media destination, offering an intimate view of industry events, trends, and innovations.
Scriptation
GEMS members can save $20 off the first year of subscription from Scriptation.
Scriptation empowers productions from prep to post. Break down scripts, transfer notes, create sides, memorize lines, and more with the Emmy® award- winning app for film and TV.
Stage 6
GEMS members can save 15% off studio rentals from Stage 6.
Stage 6 is a centrally located film studio ideal for film, photography and everything in between.
Take One Academy
GEMS members receive 10% off from Take One Academy.
Take One Academy is an online film course designed for film directors, film students, and passionate cinephiles who want to go beyond simply watching movies and truly understand how films are made.
Wendy D
GEMS members receive 20% off workshops, and $50 off photography services from Wendy D Photography.
Wendy D is a professional photographer capturing moments in life, who we are, what we do and showing it to the world through the visual image.
New Membership Perks Coming Soon!
Get ready for some exciting exclusive perks coming your way, only for our members!
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