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Co-Op Membership
50$Every yearBasic Coop Member Benefits Plan
New Benefits
CO-OP Member Benefits
(more than $50 value)
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VOTING RIGHTS
First and foremost, CO-OP members vote on CO-OP business at General Membership Meetings held on a regular basis. This gives members a say over what services are offered by the CO-OP, and over the direction of the CO-OP. Each member gets one vote per paid membership.
For example, a few decisions before the Membership might be: How exactly should the CO-OP organize a film festival in 2025; or what gear should the CO-OP acquire for use by CO-OP members? This process is democratic, ethical, and responsive.
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MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Members are entitled to vendor discounts negotiated by the CO-OP with vendors often used by filmmakers, for example, camera and gear suppliers and rental houses.
The CO-OP also negotiates discounts with providers of specialty services such as intellectual property legal services, and with cooperating crew and gear operators (i.e., jib crane operators), and more.
Members are also entitled to discounts on the wide variety of skills workshops offered by the CO-OP (one per year, valued at $25), and on event tickets for filmmaker showcases, film summits, the Ozarks premier film festival planned for 2025, and distinguished and local filmmaker events.
Finally, members are entitled to a discount of some CO-OP merchandise.
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PATRONAGE REFUNDS
Members are entitled to a percentage of profits divided among paid-up membership after expenses are paid and reserves are set aside. These are paid out once a year.