VIP Experiences at the 61st New York Film Festival

VIP Passes

For the most all-inclusive NYFF experience, these options offer unparalleled access throughout the 17-day festival. VIP Passes include premium seating, the earliest pre-sale period, and concierge support through the FLC Patron Desk. Perfect for corporate entertaining or simply the film lover who wants VIP access to all of the festival’s screenings and events. All proceeds support Film at Lincoln Center.

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Maestro VIP Experience

On October 2, You are invited to a special evening to support the New York Film Festival and Film at Lincoln Center.

Maestro. Courtesy of Netflix.

Enjoy prime orchestra seating at the NYFF61 Spotlight Gala for Bradley Cooper’s tour de force Maestro, about the life of renowned conductor, composer, and musician Leonard Bernstein. The film will be the first to premiere at the new David Geffen Hall with Dolby Atmos sound and Dolby Vision projection for a one-night only state-of-the-art experience.

Following the premiere, enjoy a dinner reception at Lincoln Ristorante.

Buy Screening & Dinner Ticket: $1,000: contact [email protected]
Screening and Dinner seat for one person

Your support allows FLC to celebrate cinema as an essential art form and foster a vibrant home for film culture to thrive 365 days a year. For questions about this event or ticketing, please contact [email protected].

An Evening with Lee Grant

On Saturday, September 30, join us for an evening celebrating renowned actress, documentarian, and producer Lee Grant. The event includes prime seating for the NYFF61 Revivals presentations of Tell Me a Riddle, preceded by The Stronger. Following the screenings, enjoy a private, intimate dinner with Lee Grant at Lincoln Ristorante.

5:45pm: Tell Me a Riddle Screening and Q&A (Francesca Beale Theater, 144 W 65th Street)

7:45pm: Dinner (Lincoln Ristorante, 144 W 65th Street)

~~Buy Screening & Dinner Ticket: $1,000~~ (sold out!)
Screening and Dinner seat for one person