Membership
New members of the St. Louis Film Critics must be recommended by a current association member, be approved by the membership committee, meet membership criteria (see below) and be approved by a vote of the current membership. Student reviewers at the college level are allowed. Potential members may be disqualified for membership if a current member raises an objection based on unethical conduct.

Membership Criteria
Each association member must:

• Be a working film critic reviewing for a public outlet in print, TV, radio or website;
• Be recognized by local film promotion agencies by inclusion in their invitations to press screenings;
• Write an average of 18 full film reviews a year of current films released in theaters or on DVD;
  - Two capsule reviews (100 words or less) equal a full review
  - Reviews must discuss the artistic values and quality of the film. Plot synopses are not reviews.

A member may be asked to leave the association if the members vote for removal based on ethical violations, or if the member ceases to be a working critic for one year.