Membership

COMMITMENT * CONNECTION * COMMUNITY -- OBS is a resource to help hone your craft and build your entertainment network. Whether you are a beginning writer or one with many credits over the years, OBS supports your journey. Below are just a few of the advantages of joining OBS:

Numerous networking opportunities in film, television and emerging media
Access to hard-to-obtain industry information, resources and employment opportunities
Participation in OBS sanctioned writers groups
Writer workshops/seminars
Participation in OBS sponsored Dramatic Readings of your work

Access to Script Development
Admission to OBS member-only events
Access to the Member Section at OBS website; resume listing in Industry Section
Opportunity to have your work produced by OBS
Community, one that nurtures you while you pursue your dream

There are three ways to apply for membership: in person, by mail, or online

To apply in person:

Complete a membership application and submit it along with your payment (see application for fees) at next OBS General Meeting (see Calendar).

New Membership Application

Renewing Membership Application

(For fillable form: right click on link, select Save Target As, then save the document to a location

on your local drive [for example, My Documents]

To apply by mail:

Complete a membership application and mail it along with your payment (see application for fees) to the address on the application.

New Membership Application

Renewing Membership Application

(For fillable form: right click on link, select Save Target As, then save the document to a location

on your local drive [for example, My Documents]

To apply online:

Fill out the form below, then click the Submit button. After submitting and returning to this page, make your fee payment further below:

First Name: Last Name:

Address:

City: State: ZIP:

Home Phone: Mobile Phone:

E-mail:

Writing Genre:

Check here if you are a new member,

and let us know how you learned about OBS:

Check here if you are a renewing member,

and let us know if you are part of a Writer Group:

What member level are you applying/renewing for (see table below)?

If finished, click the Submit button then return to this page and make your payment

After submitting your application data above, select your membership type and level below, then click on the Pay Now button.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP	$ 135.00 (N)
Includes writers who have been accepted into a writing fellowship, have industry experience (with credits) on a TV show or film or have had a project optioned and sold. You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS programs and services, attend all meetings, and vote in the annual election. Must submit completed script through script development in six (6) months of joining at Level I (this is an additional cost).	$ 115.00 (R)


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP	$ 115.00 (N)
For emerging writers who prefer to attend meetings and seminars with no proactive participation. You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS programs and services, attend all meetings, and vote in the annual election. Must submit completed script through script development in six (6) months of joining at Level I (this is an additional cost).	$ 90.00 (R)


AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP	$ 100.00 (N)
Out-of-state members. You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS programs and services. Must submit completed script through script development in six (6) months of joining at Level I (this is an additional cost).	$ 75.00 (R)


STUDENT MEMBERSHIP	$ 65.00 (N)
Undergraduate students. Copy of current student ID required with application. You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS programs and services, attend all meetings, and vote in the annual election.	$ 45.00 (R)


INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP	$ 135.00 (N)
For writers who live outside the continental U.S. You are entitled to participate in and utilize all OBS programs and services via e-mail. Must submit completed script through script development in six (6) months of joining at Level I (this is an additional cost).	$ 115.00 (R)