The Poppy Society

Big dreams take a dedicated community—and we’re inviting you to shape the future for The Roxie.

By joining the Poppy Society with an annual tax-deductible donation of $2,500 or more, you become a part of a circle of comrades, co-conspirators, and cinephiles dedicated to championing bold film and community-driven arts.


As a Poppy Society member, you’ll enjoy free admission, special screenings and events—while partnering with us to sustain our theater as a vibrant hub for community connection. If you are interested in joining the Poppy Society, please email [email protected]! We’d love to connect and start a conversation about what’s next for our cinema.

In addition to supporting our mission and community affirming programs, Poppy Society members receive all the benefits of an Angel Membership, plus:

Cinematographer $2,500-$9,999

Our lead champions; keeping indie cinema alive in San Francisco.

Benefits include:

  • Invitations to special screenings and events
  • Pre-show slide recognition
  • Custom “Poppy Society” enamel pin & gold membership card
  • Includes all the benefits of an Angel membership

Programmer $10,000-$24,999

Crafting the lineup that keeps our screens bold and unpredictable

All Poppy Society benefits +

  • Special lunch with Roxie leadership and local filmmakers with other donors
  • Includes all previous tier and Angel membership benefits

Auteur – $25,000-$49,999

Helping direct the future of our screening and community programs

All Poppy Society benefits +

  • One named seat in the Little Roxie
  • Special lunch with Roxie leadership and local filmmakers with other donors
  • Includes all previous tier and Angel membership benefits

Luminary – $50,000-$99,999

The spark behind our most ambitious community programs

All Poppy Society benefits +

  • Private Big Roxie screening for 100+ people
  • Includes all previous tier and Angel membership benefits

Visionary Presenter $100,000+

Framing the future of independent film, one picture at a time

All Poppy Society benefits +

  • Be a programmer for a day, selecting a public screening for the Big Roxie
  • Donor recognition naming right options
  • Includes all previous tier and Angel membership benefits

Poppy Society Members all the benefits of an Angel membership, including:

  • Free Admission!*
  • Free small popcorn
  • 5 Roxie guest passes mailed to you along with your (gold!) membership card
  • Invites to special events

*Most festival screenings are not included in membership benefits

The Poppy Society began as a way to facilitate the purchase of our historic, 113-year-old cinema building. With the continued dedication of our original campaign champions and the vital support of new members, we can safeguard our screen and keep independent film thriving in our community.

We couldn’t keep this historic space glowing without your support, and for that, we’re endlessly grateful.

Got a question about joining? Reach out to our team today! We’d love to chat about our vision for this cinema and schedule a tour for you. You can reach us as [email protected] or by phone at 415.431.3611

Thanks again, and see you at the movies!