AFI Life Achievement Award

The highest honor in American cinema

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DOLBY THEATRE | HOLLYWOOD
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Francis Ford Coppola

Join us on Saturday, April 26th, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Francis Ford Coppola. A Founding Trustee of AFI and the legendary Godfather of American Film, Coppola’s unparalleled influence on cinema will make this milestone celebration a momentous occasion.

A writer, director, and producer, Coppola’s vision of revolutionizing movie creation and experience has inspired countless filmmakers worldwide. An icon, legend, and master of his craft, Coppola continues to inspire the entire AFI Community to create, educate, and celebrate the power of cinema.

Proceeds from the gala support the American Film Institute’s nonprofit education and arts initiatives.

Gala/Dinner Table Options

Please email general Life Achievement Award questions to [email protected].
For more information contact AFI Membership at 800.774.4234.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Deadline to purchase table or tickets is April 11, 2025.

Diamond Table
$100,000
Limited availability
Cocktail reception
10 dinner guests
Dinner
Premier ballroom table location
Complimentary parking
buy table

Platinum Table
$50,000
Cocktail reception
10 dinner guests
Dinner
Preferred ballroom table location
Complimentary parking
buy table

Gold Table
$40,000
Cocktail reception
10 dinner guests
Dinner
Tier ballroom table location
Complimentary parking
buy table

Gala/Dinner Ticket Options

Platinum Ticket
$7,500
Cocktail reception
Dinner
Preferred ballroom seating location
Complimentary parking
buy ticket

Gold Ticket
$5,000
Cocktail reception
Dinner
Prime ballroom seating location
Complimentary parking
buy ticket

Silver Ticket
$4,000
Cocktail reception
Dinner
Tier ballroom seating location
Complimentary parking
buy ticket

Mezzanine Ticket Options

Premium Ticket
$300
Premium Mezzanine 1 seating
Cocktail reception
Buffet Dinner
SOLD OUT

Prime Ticket
$250
Prime Mezzanine 1 seating
Cocktail reception
Buffet Dinner
BUY TICKETS

AFI Conservatory
Alumni Ticket
$175
Exclusively available for Alumni
Cocktail reception
Buffet Dinner
Seating in Mezzanine 2
BUY TICKETS

Other ways to take part in this milestone event

Donate Today
I am unable to attend but would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award Scholarship Fund.
DONATE

Join Premiere Circle
$2,500
Join the AFI Premiere Circle to get two complimentary tickets to Mezzanine One.
LEARN MORE

Contact Peter Indall, Director of National Advancement at [email protected]

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact JL Hernandez, Director of Corporate Relations at [email protected]
CONTACT

Additional Information

Mail/Wire Transfer Information

Mail checks to LAA 2025, American Film Institute, 2021 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Wire Transfer: Bank of America, 730 15th Street, N.W. 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005; Account name: American Film Institute Operating Account; Account No: 2086097524; Transit/ABA No: 054001204 (for ACH domestic transfers); Via Wire: 026009593

Attire

Black tie preferred.

The event will be taped for broadcast.

Parking

For Mezzanine One and Mezzanine Two Tickets, parking is available in the underground parking garage at the Ovation Hollywood Center for $20 per vehicle. Please note, this lot becomes full, and you may need to find alternative parking. Traffic surrounding the Ovation Hollywood Center will be heavy at the time of arrivals, so please allow plenty of time to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m.

Arrival, Check-In and Tickets

Event tickets will only be available at Check-in the night of the event. Please present a copy of your confirmation letter and a government-issued photo ID to pick up your ticket(s). ALL guests will be assigned a seat, no open seating is allowed.

Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. on Level 3 of the Ovation Hollywood Center.
Each guest will receive an event ticket with a seat location (Section, Row, Seat Number).
All guests must be seated in Mezzanine One by 6:45 p.m. for the honoree entrance. Please note unclaimed tickets will be released at 7:00 p.m. SHARP!
Tickets are non-transferable.

Fair Market Value

Gala fair market value is $350 per ticket. The American Film Institute is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)3 organization. Social services information card on file. AFI Federal Tax ID: 52-6072925. Purchases are non-refundable.

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