(1)    Any prospective member must be a working critic with one year of experience with an accredited outlet recognized by motion picture studios and/or local PR firms representing film studios. Applicant must live in San Diego County or write/broadcast for a San Diego County based outlet. Applicants must work in this venue for at least 3 months before applying for membership. Applicants will submit 12 review samples that cover at least a 3 month period (and no greater than 12 months) and a letter of intent explaining why they want to be part of the organization. The application deadline is June 30, 2010.

(2)    In order for a member, current or prospective, to maintain his or her membership, he/she must file a minimum of 12 theatrical film reviews (not video) per year on TV, radio, in print, or on the Internet.

(3)    These reviews must be in-depth (at least 250 words/3-4minutes per film for broadcast), a thoughtful critical perspective of original content; synopses or regurgitated press kit information do not qualify as original content.

(4)    Current SDFC members will decide collectively by vote on a quarterly basis to allow individuals to join. Only members who review the applicant’s clips will be allowed to vote on that member.

(5)   Any member who loses their outlet will have a 3-month grace period to reestablish their status. As long as they continue to attend screenings they may remain a member until their paid-dues year ends.

(6)   Dues for 2010 are $50.00.

(7)  For additional information or to obtain additional information or an application, please contact Anders Wright at anders@sdcitybeat.com.