Ambassador Patron Levels & Benefits

All Ambassador Patron benefits valid for one year. Become an Ambassador Patron or renew today!

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE: $10,000
Tax-deductible amount: $9,245

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE BENEFITS

  • Two (2) complimentary tickets to all Retrospective screenings (not including new releases, New Directors/New Films, or special events)
  • Discounted ticket rate for all in-person screenings and events (a $5 savings per ticket!)
  • Access to reserved seats in prime locations up to 24 hours prior to the start of a film
  • Complimentary popcorn and soda
  • Discounted rental rates for all eligible FLC Virtual Cinema screenings and events
  • Early ticket access to FLC festivals and series
  • Members-only newsletter
  • 10% discount on FLC merchandise
  • Two digital membership cards

Screenings and Special Events

  • Invitation to Patron Preview Screenings held throughout the year
  • Invitations to exclusive sneak previews and events including Q&As with artists and filmmakers
  • Invitations to FLC press screenings (excluding NYFF which is on hold until further notice)
  • Invitations to Opening Nights of New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema and New Directors/New Films

VIP Access

  • Complimentary virtual rental for any eligible Film at Lincoln Center screening year-round
  • Priority theater entry during the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films

New York Film Festival

  • New York Film Festival Group 1 pre-sale access
  • New York Film Festival ticket fees waived during Group 1 pre-sale period only
  • Exclusive NYFF Welcome Package including NYFF branded merchandise and other products
  • Four (4) tickets to the Opening Night screening plus after-party
  • Four (4) tickets to the Centerpiece screening
  • Four (4) tickets to the Closing Night screening
  • Invitation for two (2) to in-person press screenings
  • Invitation for two (2) to the Filmmaker Brunch

Additional Complimentary Tickets

  • Two (2) complimentary tickets for up to four screenings (8 tickets total) at the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films

BENEFITS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

New York Film Festival

  • In-person access via badge to the VIP Hauser Lounge
  • Invitations to NYFF press screenings

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: $15,000
Tax-deductible amount: $14,173

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE BENEFITS

Includes all CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE benefits, plus:

New York Film Festival

  • Invitation to exclusive NYFF preview event with selection committee members
  • Invitation to exclusive filmmaker event(s)

Additional Complimentary Tickets

  • Two (2) complimentary tickets for up to six in-person screenings (12 tickets total) at the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films

BENEFITS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Screenings and Special Events

  • Invitation to New Directors/New Films Filmmaker Brunch
  • Opportunities exclusive to Leadership Circle members to meet artists at private parties, dinners, and more

Premium Entertainment Opportunities

  • Host a private reception dedicated to the Film at Lincoln Center initiative of your choice with the assistance of Film at Lincoln Center personnel

PREMIERE CIRCLE: $25,000
Tax-deductible amount: $23,525

PREMIERE CIRCLE BENEFITS

Includes all LEADERSHIP CIRCLE benefits, plus:

New York Film Festival

  • New York Film Festival VIP pre-sale access
  • New York Film Festival ticket fees waived during VIP pre-sale period only
  • Invitations to additional exclusive events surrounding NYFF
  • Two tickets to each NYFF Main Slate screening
  • Invitation to the Opening Night pre-screening reception

Additional Complimentary Tickets

  • Two (2) complimentary tickets for up to 10 in-person screenings (20 tickets total) at the New York Jewish Film Festival, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and New Directors/New Films

Ambassador Patrons Recognition

  • The opportunity to be named as a supporter of a Film at Lincoln Center series, festival, or special screenings; supporters will receive up to ten virtual rentals of respective series or event

BENEFITS ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Premium Entertainment Opportunities

  • Host a private screening or event at the Walter Reade Theater or Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center with reduced rental costs

Ambassador Patrons Recognition

  • The opportunity to be named as a supporter of a Film at Lincoln Center series, festival, or special screenings; supporters will receive ten complimentary tickets to opening night of said respective series or event

Members in their 20s and 30s who join the Patron program at $1,250 and above will automatically have New Wave Angel benefits applied.

*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.

Do you have questions about the new benefits? See our FAQ.