The Academy's field of activity does not include economic, labour, or political matters. The Academy thereby remains apolitical and non-lobbying. As a national professional service organization, the Academy opens its membership to all professionals working in the Canadian film and television industry. An applicant's eligibility for membership is determined by the criteria set out in this publication and by amendments approved by the membership committee. An applicant may appeal to the membership committee for special consideration.
Decisions made by the membership committee are final.
The Academy has four types of membership with varying eligibility requirement as outlined below. Friends of the Academy are entitled to all membership benefits except voting privileges for the Awards. To be eligible for alumni membership, you must have been an Academy member for the last five years and must be sixty-five years of age or older. Proof of age is required. Whether initially voting members of Friends of the Academy, all Alumni members maintain their existing membership benefits and privileges.