Membership Eligibility Requirements
The information below outlines the requirements for each membership tier. To understand the associated fees and benefits for each tier, you can compare them in our MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS CHART.
Professional Membership: For vetted Game Cinematic Industry Professionals.
Emerging Membership: Intended for students and those just entering the industry.
SGC Supporter: This membership level is FREE. Join our Discord and LinkedIn, get to know our community, and see what we are all about!
Professional Membership Application
Prospective SGC PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS should have a substantial engagement in the production or development of game cinematics, or their professional endeavors should be closely connected to or in service of the game cinematics realm for a minimum of three (3) years, within the last eight (8) years prior to applying for membership. Any exceptions and extenuating circumstances must be provable, or the applicant must have been publicly acknowledged for exceptional achievements or contributions to the field of Game Cinematics as determined by the SGC Advisory Board.
In addition to these criteria, individuals seeking membership should showcase their proficiency in game cinematic arts, possess a solid professional standing, and have personal goals that align with the objectives of the Society for Game Cinematics.
Emerging Membership Application
Prospective SGC EMERGING MEMBERS are members of our community who are working toward completing education that is related to the field of Game Cinematics and Trailers or who may not have the required work history to qualify for Professional Membership. Related fields of study include, but are not limited to: Animation, Computer Science, Game Development, Film/TV Production, Visual Arts, Sound Design, Music Composition, etc. as ultimately determined by the SGC Advisory Board.
Emerging Members should be able to demonstrate a serious committed effort to becoming a part of the cinematics industry either through enrolled education study, completed personal projects, volunteer work, or some public acknowledgement of relevant achievements as determined by the SGC Advisory Board.
In addition to these criteria, individuals seeking membership should showcase personal goals and quality of character that align with the objectives of the Society for Game Cinematics.
Supporting Membership Application
SGC SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIPS are a completely free level of membership and open to all. SGC Supporters receive all the same free level of access that has been available and free since SGC's Founding. This includes the ability to join the SGC Discord and receive event notifications and updates via our mailing lists, and join us at various events.