Membership

In response to the ongoing strikes by SAG/AFTRA and the WGA, MPSE annual membership dues are waived for the July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024 year.
New members must still pay the non-refundable fee to apply for membership.

Elevate your professional sound editing career by receiving recognition from the elite of sound editing artists who are shaping the future of the entertainment industry. Benefits of MPSE membership include:

Recognition as an elite member of the international sound editing community.
Fortify a stronger, more interactive sound community.
Provide a representative voice for members that promote common interests to the general public and broader entertainment community.
Create networking opportunities to facilitate learning and growth.
Screeners for awards consideration.
Invitations to screenings throughout the year.
VIP access to educational resources including Q&As with the industry’s top talent.
Privilege for Active members to use the letters MPSE after their name on credits.
Discounts on tickets at select theaters.
Exclusive promotions and offers on associated events and products, including industry events with partner organizations.
Special concession price on Golden Reel Awards submissions and gala event tickets.
Access to Wavelength magazine.
Access to the MPSE Member Database on the MPSE website for logged in members.
Rewarding opportunity to become a board member, affording you a greater voice and impact within the entertainment industry.
The MPSE offers four levels of membership via application: Active, Associate, Affiliate, and Student.

Full details on eligibility, qualifications, and rights are outlined under Article III (page 6) in the By-laws. Article IV Outlines Terms of Membership. By submitting an application you agree that you have read the MPSE By-laws and understand that your membership is subject to approval by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors.

The minimum requirement for Active membership is three (3) years experience as a sound editor who has made, in the judgement of the board of directors, an outstanding contribution to their field of endeavor.

The requirement for Affiliate membership is experience in sound or music editing, but not as an editor. This is a non-voting membership that includes, but is not limited to, assistant sound editors, librarians, recordists, production mixers, re-recording mixers, managers, and facility administrators.

The annual cost of membership is as follows:

Active Domestic: $175.00 USD	Affiliate: $100.00 USD
Active International: $135.00 USD	Associate: $100.00 USD
Student: $35.00 USD

To apply for membership please start your application below. All levels are free to apply.

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Active Domestic Member - Applicant - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited $75.USD Non-refundable fee to apply. If approved, fee will transfer toward membership payment for the first year. If not approved, fee will not be refunded or transferred.
$175.USD Annual Membership

RULES and QUALIFICATIONS for ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

The minimum requirement for Active Membership is three (3) years as a SOUND EDITOR or SOUND DESIGNER
Editing DIALOGUE, ADR, SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, OR MUSIC in Film, Television, and Gaming Industries. An editor must have made in the judgement of the board of directors, an outstanding contribution to his or her field of endeavor.
Assistant Editor, short films, trailers, commercials, all Mixing, Engineering, and Technician positions do not qualify for Active Membership.

Active members may use the initials MPSE in their credits, volunteer for Blue Ribbon Panels, have voting privileges in general ballot and board elections, and can attend MPSE sponsored events. They are also entitled to receive screeners and screening invitations from Marketing Agencies.

Active International Member - Applicant - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited $75.USD Non-refundable fee to apply. If approved, fee will transfer toward membership payment for the first year. If not approved, fee will not be refunded or transferred.
$135. Annual Membership

RULES and QUALIFICATIONS for INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

The minimum requirement for International Membership is three (3) years as a SOUND EDITOR or SOUND DESIGNER Editing DIALOGUE, ADR, SOUND EFFECTS, FOLEY, OR MUSIC in Film, Television, and Gaming Industries. An editor must have made in the judgement of the board of directors, an outstanding contribution to his or her field of endeavor.
Assistant Editor, short films, trailers, commercials, all Mixing, Engineering, and Technician positions do not qualify for Active Membership.

Active members may use the initials MPSE in their credits, volunteer for Blue Ribbon Panels, have voting privileges in general ballot and board elections, and can attend MPSE sponsored events. They are also entitled to receive screeners and screening invitations from Marketing Agencies.

Associate Member - Applicant - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited $75.USD Non-refundable fee to apply. If approved, fee will transfer toward membership payment for the first year. If not approved, fee will not be refunded or transferred.
$100. Annual Membership

RULES and QUALIFICATIONS for ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

The requirement for associate experience is in the motion picture, television, and gaming industry with an emphasis as sound editor, sound designer or music editor or Foley artists whose achievements are deemed insufficient [for Active membership].

This is a non-voting membership that includes: SOUND LIBRARIANS, SOUND ASSISTANTS, all MIXERS, PICTURE EDITORS/ASSISTANT EDITORS, MUSIC COMPOSERS, and other classifications whose positions are directly involved with sound editing deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

Associate members may not use the initials MPSE, and do not have voting privileges on general or Board elections. They may volunteer for Blue Ribbon Panels and can attend MPSE sponsored events. They are also entitled to receive screeners and screening invitations from Marketing Agencies.

Affiliate Member - Applicant - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: Unlimited $75.USD Non-refundable fee to apply. If approved, fee will transfer toward membership payment for the first year. If not approved, fee will not be refunded or transferred.
$100. Annual Membership

RULES and QUALIFICATIONS for AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

The requirement for affiliate membership is experience in the motion picture, television, and gaming industry with an emphasis on sound or music editing and administration or management of sound editors.

This is a non-voting membership that includes:

a person in a field or profession that is affiliated with sound editing indirectly, WRITERS (Trade and Script), ACADEMICS teaching sound editing, SUPERVISORS and MANAGEMENT, and other classifications whose positions are indirectly involved with sound editing deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

Affiliate members may not use the initials MPSE, and do not have voting privileges in general or Board elections. They can attend MPSE sponsored events. They are entitled to receive screeners and screening invitations from Marketing Agencies and other studio sponsored screening events.

Student Member - $35.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: July 1st No automatically recurring payments The annual cost for Student members is $35 USD.

RULES and QUALIFICATIONS for STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

To qualify for student membership a student must be enrolled in an accredited school in the appropriate studies of Entertainment Media (Film, Gaming, Animation, etc.)

After three years at a Student Membership level, student members can be automatically upgraded to Affiliate Membership without a re-application process fee. The $125 upgrade fee will apply.

Student members may not use the initials MPSE and do not have voting privileges of any kind.
Student members may not volunteer to judge on Blue Ribbon Panels

The MPSE is a 501(c)6 organization.
Payment of MPSE membership dues does not qualify as a charitable donation and is not tax deductible.

Dues may be tax deductible as a business expense. Consult your tax preparer.

CONTACT

Office Manager: Tracie Costabile
Telephone: (818) 506-7731
Email: office@mpse.org

MAILING ADDRESS

Motion Picture Sound Editors
11856 Balboa Blvd. #414
Granada Hills, CA 91344