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. 

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Patron Levels:


SUPPORTER: $1,000 | Join Now

$800 tax deductible

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

PARTNER: $3,000 | Join Now

$2,630 tax-deductible

All Supporter benefits, plus:

  • Thirty-two total complimentary tickets to screenings year-round*
  • 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 to FLC press screenings (excluding New York Film Festival)

BENEFACTOR: $5,000 | Join Now

$4,465 tax-deductible

All Partner benefits, plus:

  • Forty total complimentary tickets to screenings year-round*
  • Concierge Patron Service throughout the year and during New York Film Festival
  • Invitation for two to Opening Nights of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films
  • 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 New York Film Festival press screenings

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

All Benefactor benefits, plus:

  • 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)
  • Two complimentary tickets to all FLC screenings year-round*
  • Eight total complimentary tickets to New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films
  • Invitation for two to Opening Night of New York Jewish Film Festival 
  • Invitation for two to President’s Patron Lunch
  • 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

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

All Chairman’s Circle benefits, plus:

  • Twelve total complimentary tickets to New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films
  • Invitation for two to New York Film Festival Preview Event and Filmmaker Brunch

PREMIERE CIRCLE: $25,000 | Join Now

$23,400 tax-deductible

All Leadership Circle benefits, plus:

  • New York Film Festival pre-sale access (VIP) with fees waived
  • Two complimentary tickets to each film in New York Film Festival Main Slate
  • Twenty total complimentary tickets to New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films

*Valid at all FLC film series and retrospectives with the exception of New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, New Directors/New Films, New York Film Festival, new releases, and select events

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 – Friday from 10am – 6pm.