Launceston Film Society

Admin Arrangements | Renewals | New Membership | Lost Cards

The LFS is a “Members Only”  society.

Our screening licence requires that admission to screenings is for members only.  The rules of the LFS prevent you from lending your membership card to another person, even if you will not be attending the film.  This is to maintain our “members only” status required under our screening license.  There will be times when you will be asked to provide identification to prove that you are the person named on the card. 

Membership cards will be scanned. 

Your membership card will be electronically scanned before admission.  The only information on the card is your name and membership number.  Scanning of the cards provides the committee with information about attendance at screenings.  Each membership is valid for use (by the member) for only one screening per week.  If you do not have your card someone will be there with a member list to sort out the problem. It could be a simple technical problem – rest assured that if you are a paid up member  you will be OK to see the movie.  But please understand you may be delayed entry while other members are admitted. 

Seating is not guaranteed at LFS screenings 

The Launceston Film Society proudly boasts a membership of more than 1300 members. The largest cinema at the Village complex holds around 400 people. A seat cannot be guaranteed at any of our screenings. Village asks members who arrive after the film has started to not sit or stand at the back wall as this is a fire safety issue. Village rules for food and beverages apply. 

Reserved seats in the back row 

Please observe the “Reserved Seats” signs.  These are for the committee members who are in the foyer.  Seats are also reserved for members with special needs.  If you have a special need, please make yourself known to a committee member.   A committee member will remove the signs at the start of the film. 

Remember to check our Website 

LFS matters not addressed in NEWSREEL see  www.lfs.org.au

Censorship classifications 

The censorship classification of each of the films screened is given in NEWSREEL and consumer guidance (eg violence, or explicit sexual scenes).  Films classified as R and MA 15+ and MA are often selected, and persons under the appropriate age limit will not be admitted. 

Lost cards 

If your card is lost, you can apply online at www.lfs.org.au or write to the LFS (PO Box 60, Launceston 7250) requesting a replacement card.  We require an application for audit.  Your new card will be posted out to you.  A $10 fee will be incurred for each lost card. 

Changing address 

If you change your address, write or email the LFS giving your name, current address, membership number and new address.  Changing your details will ensure that you continue to receive NEWSREEL. 

Transferring your membership 

It is no longer possible to transfer your membership to another person. 

Members Requests 

If you know of a film you would like to see, please let us know either on email at lfs@lfs.org.au or by handing information to a committee member at the door. 

Film appreciation. 

We have just agreed with Adult Education to run in the autumn a five week series called.  “A Passion for Cinema” at which a film expert/enthusiast will talk on different film styles and lead discussions of the previous weeks LFS movie as an example of a particular style. The Adult Ed fee will be around $70.00  which will be discounted  to $20.00 for LFS members. 

Life Members 

For past services provided to the continuation of the Launceston Film Society, the following individuals have been granted life membership: Barbara Murphy, Edward Broomhall, Caroline Ball, David Heath, Michèle McGill, Peter Gillard, Rodney O’Keefe, Stan Gottschalk, and the late Juliet Partridge 

The Launceston Film Society Inc is a “Not for Profit” organisation run by volunteers.  Whilst every effort is made to ensure NEWSREEL is accurate at the time of publication, the Committee accepts no responsibility for errors or subsequent changes.