Become a Patron

Play a leading role at Film at Lincoln Center by becoming a Patron today!

Your generous support helps further Film at Lincoln Center’s ongoing work to enhance the awareness, accessibility, and understanding of the art of cinema. Patrons receive our highest level of benefits that include personalized ticketing service, invitations to preview screenings, and early access to Film at Lincoln Center’s most popular festivals, including the New York Film Festival.

Become a Patron of Film at Lincoln Center today and enjoy the city’s best film programming, exceptional events, and festivals that set the global standard.

Patrons have the option of paying for membership in quarterly installments by contacting the Patron Desk. All Patron benefits are valid for one year. 

Become a Patron or Renew Your Support

Patron Levels:

SUPPORTER: $1,000 | Join Now

$800 tax-deductible

  • Two film lovers can share one membership 
  • $5 off all tickets and Member rate on special events and New York Film Festival
  • Total of 26 complimentary tickets to screenings year-round*
  • Invitations for two to 10 Patron Screenings each year
  • Early ticket access and priority entry (excluding NYFF) to FLC festivals and series
  • Invitations for two to three FLC Film Clubs
  • Access for two people to two Member Mingles
  • Two complimentary FLC tote bags
  • Members-only Newsletter, weekly FLC Newsletter, and Film Comment Letter
  • One complimentary popcorn and soda per screening for each cardholder
  • 10% off at Café Paradiso and merch shop
  • New York Film Festival ticket pre-sale access (Group 3) with fees waived

PARTNER: $3,000 | Join Now

$2,630 tax-deductible

  • Two film lovers can share one membership
  • $5 off all tickets and Member rate on special events and New York Film Festival
  • Total of 32 complimentary tickets to screenings year-round*
  • Invitations for two to 10 Patron Screenings each year
  • Early ticket access and priority entry  (excluding NYFF) to FLC festivals and series
  • Invitations for two to three FLC Film Clubs
  • Access for two people to two Member Mingles
  • Two complimentary FLC tote bags
  • Members-only Newsletter, weekly FLC Newsletter, and Film Comment Letter
  • One complimentary popcorn and soda per screening for each cardholder
  • 10% off at Café Paradiso and merch shop
  • New York Film Festival ticket pre-sale access (Group 2) with fees waived
  • Tickets for two to New York Film Festival Opening Night screening and after-party
  • Tickets for two to New York Film Festival Closing Night screening
  • Four day passes to VIP Hauser Lounge during New York Film Festival
  • Access for two to FLC press screenings (excluding New York Film Festival)

BENEFACTOR: $5,000 | Join Now

$4,465 tax-deductible

  • Two film lovers can share one membership
  • $5 off all tickets and Member rate on special events and New York Film Festival
  • Total of 40 complimentary tickets to screenings year-round*
  • Invitations for two to 10 Patron Screenings each year
  • Early ticket access and priority entry  (excluding NYFF) to FLC festivals and series
  • Invitations for two to three FLC Film Clubs
  • Access for two people to two Member Mingles
  • Two complimentary FLC tote bags
  • Members-only Newsletter, weekly FLC Newsletter, and Film Comment Letter
  • One complimentary popcorn and soda per screening for each cardholder
  • 10% off at Café Paradiso and merch shop
  • New York Film Festival ticket pre-sale access (Group 2) with fees waived
  • Tickets for two to New York Film Festival Opening Night screening and after-party
  • Tickets for two to New York Film Festival Closing Night screening
  • Tickets for two to New York Film Festival Centerpiece screening
  • Access for two to VIP Hauser Lounge at New York Film Festival
  • Access for two to all FLC press screenings (including New York Film Festival)
  • Concierge Patron Service throughout the year and during New York Film Festival
  • Invitation for two to the Opening Nights of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE: $10,000
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$9,150 tax-deductible

  • Two film lovers can share one membership
  • $5 off all tickets and Member rate on special events and New York Film Festival
  • Two complimentary tickets to all FLC screenings year-round*
  • Invitations for two to 10 Patron Screenings each year
  • Early ticket access and priority entry  (excluding NYFF) to FLC festivals and series
  • Invitations for two to three FLC Film Clubs
  • Access for two people to two Member Mingles
  • Two complimentary FLC tote bags
  • Members-only Newsletter, weekly FLC Newsletter, and Film Comment Letter
  • One complimentary popcorn and soda per screening for each cardholder
  • 10% off at Café Paradiso and merch shop
  • New York Film Festival ticket pre-sale access (Group 1) with fees waived
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Opening Night screening and after-party
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Closing Night screening
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Centerpiece screening
  • Access for two to VIP Hauser Lounge at New York Film Festival
  • Access for two to all FLC press screenings (including  New York Film Festival)
  • Concierge Patron Service throughout the year and during New York Film Festival
  • Invitation for two to the Opening Nights of the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • Eight complimentary tickets to each of the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • Reserved seats up to 24 hours prior to start of all FLC films (Patrons Desk closed on weekends—please make reserved seating requests during the week)
  • Invitation for two to President’s Patron Lunch

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: $15,000
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$14,050 tax-deductible

  • Two film lovers can share one membership
  • $5 off all tickets and Member rate on special events and New York Film Festival
  • Two complimentary tickets to all FLC screenings year-round*
  • Invitations for two to 10 Patron Screenings each year
  • Early ticket access and priority entry  (excluding NYFF) to FLC festivals and series
  • Invitations for two to three FLC Film Clubs
  • Access for two people to two Member Mingles
  • Two complimentary FLC tote bags
  • Members-only Newsletter, weekly FLC Newsletter, and Film Comment Letter
  • One complimentary popcorn and soda per screening for each cardholder
  • 10% off at Café Paradiso and merch shop
  • New York Film Festival ticket pre-sale access (Group 2) with fees waived
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Opening Night screening and after-party
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Closing Night screening
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Centerpiece screening
  • Access for two to VIP Hauser Lounge at New York Film Festival
  • Access for two to all FLC press screenings (including  New York Film Festival)
  • Concierge Patron Service throughout the year and during New York Film Festival
  • Invitation for two to the Opening Nights of the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • Twelve complimentary tickets to each of the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • Reserved seats up to 24 hours prior to start of all FLC films (Patrons Desk closed on weekends—please make reserved seating requests during the week)
  • Invitation for two to President’s Patron Lunch
  • Invitation for two to New York Film Festival Preview Event and Filmmaker Brunch

PREMIERE CIRCLE: $25,000 | Join Now

$23,400 tax-deductible

  • Two film lovers can share one membership
  • $5 off all tickets and Member rate on special events and New York Film Festival
  • Two complimentary tickets to all FLC screenings year-round*
  • Invitations for two to 10 Patron Screenings each year
  • Early ticket access and priority entry  (excluding NYFF) to FLC festivals and series
  • Invitations for two to three FLC Film Clubs
  • Access for two people to two Member Mingles
  • Two complimentary FLC tote bags
  • Members-only Newsletter, weekly FLC Newsletter, and Film Comment Letter
  • One complimentary popcorn and soda per screening for each cardholder
  • 10% off at Café Paradiso and merch shop
  • New York Film Festival ticket pre-sale access (VIP) with fees waived
  • Two complimentary tickets to each film in New York Film Festival Main Slate
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Opening Night screening and after-party
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Closing Night screening
  • Tickets for four to New York Film Festival Centerpiece screening
  • Access for two to VIP Hauser Lounge at New York Film Festival
  • Access for two to all FLC press screenings (including  New York Film Festival)
  • Concierge Patron Service throughout the year and during New York Film Festival
  • Invitation for two to the Opening Nights of the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • Twenty complimentary tickets to each of the the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • Reserved seats up to 24 hours prior to start of all FLC films (Patrons Desk closed on weekends—please make reserved seating requests during the week)
  • Invitation for two to President’s Patron Lunch
  • Invitation for two to New York Film Festival Preview Event and Filmmaker Brunch

*Valid for standard priced screenings and events. Excludes New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, New Directors/New Films, New Releases, New York Film Festival, and select events. Tickets can be used at one single screening or at multiple screenings throughout the year.

In your 20s or 30s? Check out our unique New Wave membership group for young film lovers, available at the Friend, Angel and all Patron levels. New Wave brings together culturally minded arts enthusiasts and offers exclusive access to events, screenings, mingles, and much more. Visit filmlinc.org/newwave or email [email protected] for more info.

Contact: For questions or to join the Patron program, please contact the Patron Desk at [email protected] or 212.875.5668. Our administrative offices are open Monday – Thursday from 10am – 6pm and Friday 10am – 2pm.