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Film at Lincoln Center
AbbreviationFLC
Established1969; 57 years ago (1969)
TypeNonprofit organization
Legal statusFoundation
FocusFilm
HeadquartersLincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Publication
Film Comment
Websitewww.filmlinc.org Edit this at Wikidata

Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), previously known as the Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) until 2019,[1] is a nonprofit organization based in New York City. Founded in 1969 by three Lincoln Center executives—William F. May, Martin E. Segal and Schuyler G. Chapin[2]—the organization presents film festivals, retrospectives, new releases, restorations, and talks.[3] Film at Lincoln Center is one of the eleven resident organizations at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Beginnings

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13 Jazz at Lincoln Center
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11 David H. Koch Theater
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10 Damrosch Park
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9 Josie Robertson Plaza with Revson Fountain
9 Josie Robertson Plaza with Revson Fountain
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8 Metropolitan Opera House
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7 New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (includes Bruno Walter Auditorium)
7 New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (includes Bruno Walter Auditorium)
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6 David Geffen Hall
6 David Geffen Hall
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5 Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center
5 Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center
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4 Vivian Beaumont Theater (includes Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and Claire Tow Theater)
4 Vivian Beaumont Theater (includes Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and Claire Tow Theater)
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3 Alice Tully Hall
3 Alice Tully Hall
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2 Juilliard School
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1 Samuel B. and David Rose Building (includes Walter Reade Theater)
1 Samuel B. and David Rose Building (includes Walter Reade Theater)

Buildings and structures in Lincoln Center:
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Samuel B. and David Rose Building (includes Walter Reade Theater)
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Juilliard School
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Alice Tully Hall
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Vivian Beaumont Theater (includes Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and Claire Tow Theater)
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Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center
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David Geffen Hall
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New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (includes Bruno Walter Auditorium)
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Metropolitan Opera House
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Josie Robertson Plaza with Revson Fountain
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Damrosch Park
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David H. Koch Theater
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David Rubenstein Atrium
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Jazz at Lincoln Center

Over the last six decades, Film at Lincoln Center has introduced to American audiences the works of many of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, including François Truffaut, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, Pedro Almodóvar, and Martin Scorsese.

Each year the organization presents its annual Chaplin Award Gala, honoring legendary stars and industry leaders at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Film at Lincoln Center also hosts the annual New York Film Festival and is a co-presenter (with the Museum of Modern Art) of the New Directors/New Films Festival. The organization also publishes the film journal Film Comment.

Organizers

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Daniel Battsek is president of Film at Lincoln Center.[4] Past executives include Lesli Klainberg, Rose Kuo,[5] Mara Manus,[6] Claudia Bonn, and Joanne Koch, who served as executive director from 1971 to 2003.[7] Dennis Lim is the artistic director of New York Film Festival.[8]

Past honorees of Gala Tribute

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1970s

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Year Honoree Profession Presenter (s) Ref.
1972Charlie ChaplinFilmmaker and comedian
1973Fred AstaireActor and dancer
1974Alfred HitchcockFilmmaker
1975Joanne Woodward and Paul NewmanActors
1978George CukorFilmmaker
1979Bob HopeActor and comedian

1980s

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Year Honoree Profession Presenter (s) Ref.
1980John HustonFilmmaker
1981Barbara StanwyckActress
1982Billy WilderFilmmaker
1983Laurence OlivierFilmmaker and actor
1984Claudette ColbertActress
1985Federico FelliniFilmmaker
1986Elizabeth TaylorActress
1987Alec GuinnessActor
1988Yves MontandActor and singer
1989Bette DavisActress

1990s

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Year Honoree Profession Presenter (s) Ref.
1990James StewartActor
1991Audrey HepburnActress
1992Gregory PeckActor
1993Jack LemmonActor
1994Robert AltmanFilmmaker
1995Shirley MacLaineActress
1996Clint EastwoodFilmmaker and actor
1997Sean ConneryActor
1998Martin ScorseseFilmmaker
1999Mike NicholsFilmmaker

2000s

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Year Honoree Profession Presenter (s) Ref.
2000Al PacinoActor
2001Jane FondaActress
2002Francis Ford CoppolaFilmmaker
2003Susan SarandonActress
2004Michael CaineActor
2005Dustin HoffmanActor
2006Jessica LangeActress
2007Diane KeatonActress
2008Meryl StreepActress
2009Tom HanksActor and producer

2010s

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Year Honoree Profession Presenter (s) Ref.
2010Michael DouglasActor
2011Sidney PoitierActor
2012Catherine DeneuveActress
2013Barbra StreisandFilmmaker and actress
2014Rob ReinerFilmmaker
2015Robert RedfordFilmmaker and actor
2016Morgan FreemanActor
2017Robert De NiroActor
2018Helen MirrenActress
201950th Anniversary Gala

2020s

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Year Honoree Profession Presenter (s) Ref.
2020Not awarded due to COVID-19
2021Spike LeeFilmmaker
2022Cate BlanchettActressTodd Haynes and Bradley Cooper were set to present but had to back out due to both contracting COVID-19[9]
2023Viola DavisActressSteve McQueen presented the award with Meryl Streep and Jessica Chastain honoring Davis[10]
2024Jeff BridgesActorSharon Stone presented the award with Chris Pine, Cynthia Erivo, and Rosie Perez honoring Bridges[11]
2025Pedro AlmodóvarFilmmaker

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2026 George Clooney Filmmaker and actor [13]

References

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  1. ↑ Aridi, Sara (April 28, 2019). "After 50 Years, Film Society of Lincoln Center Is a 'Society' No More". The New York Times. nytimes.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  2. ↑ Grimes, William (September 20, 2011). "William F. May, 95, Dies; Helped Found Film Society". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
  3. ↑ "About Us". Film at Lincoln Center. filmlinc.org. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
  4. ↑ "Daniel Battsek Announced as President of Film at Lincoln Center". Film at Lincoln Center. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  5. ↑ Bowley, Graham (2013-12-18). "New York Film Society's Executive Director Steps Down". ArtsBeat. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Kate (2010-07-09). "Film Society of Lincoln Center Replaces Its Director". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  7. ↑ "Joanne Koch to Step Down". www.filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  8. ↑ "61st New York Film Festival Unveils Dates and New Updates". Film at Lincoln Center. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  9. ↑ "Film at Lincoln Center Tributes Chaplin Winner Cate Blanchett, Disses No-Show Bradley Cooper". IndieWire. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Viola Davis gets support at gala from A-list pals Meryl Streep, Jessica Chastain". ABC News. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jeff Bridges honored at Chaplin Award gala". UPI. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Pedro Almodóvar Honored at 50th Chaplin Award Gala, Featuring Dua Lipa, John Waters, Rossy de Palma & More". Film at Lincoln Center. May 1, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ https://www.filmlinc.org/daily/photos-george-clooney-amal-clooney-sam-rockwell-stephen-colbert-john-turturro-julianna-margulies-more-at-the-51st-chaplin-award-gala/
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