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  • Two (2) Star Passes to AFI FEST (option to upgrade to Patron Pass for $300 each)
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $560

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PREMIERE CIRCLEVIP access to AFI festivals and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support

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DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

  • Two (2) mezzanine seats to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
  • Two (2) Patron Passes to AFI FEST
  • 50% discount off additional tickets to AFI FEST
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $1,000

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  • Four (4) mezzanine seats to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
  • Four (4) Patron Passes to AFI FEST
  • 50% discount off additional tickets to AFI FEST
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Invitation to a Classic Cinema screening and reception
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $2,000

$10000 SELECT

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Patron Circle

Premiere Circle members are the champions of AFI’s future and receive unparalleled access to AFI festivals and events

LEARN MORE $2500 SELECT
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Patron Circle

  • Two (2) mezzanine seats to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
  • Two (2) invitations to an AFI FEST Red Carpet Premiere of your choice (All invitations are non-transferable.)
  • Two (2) Star Passes to AFI FEST (option to upgrade to Patron Pass for $300 each)
  • 50% discount off additional tickets and passes to AFI FEST
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $560

$2500 SELECT
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

VIP access to AFI festivals and year-round events that bring you closer to the AFI programs you support

LEARN MORE $5000 SELECT
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DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

  • Two (2) mezzanine seats to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
  • Two (2) Patron Passes to AFI FEST
  • 50% discount off additional tickets to AFI FEST
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $1,000

$5000 SELECT
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE

VIP access to AFI festivals, plus a special invitation to go behind the scenes at the AFI Conservatory

LEARN MORE $10000 SELECT
x
CHAMPION’S CIRCLE

  • Four (4) mezzanine seats to AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute
  • Four (4) Patron Passes to AFI FEST
  • 50% discount off additional tickets to AFI FEST
  • Invitation to a guest artist reception
  • Invitation to the AFI Archive private tour
  • Invitation to a Classic Cinema screening and reception
  • Year-long admission for two (2) to the AFI Silver Theatre (AFI Silver Premiere Circle members only)
Plus, all Membership benefits:
  • On-demand access to a series on the craft of filmmaking
  • Monthly Member News e-newsletter
Value of goods/services: $2,000

$10000 SELECT
Champion’s Circle

Supporters who are the heart of philanthropy at AFI and receive a curated experience to match their interests

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Champion’s Circle

  • Invitation to exclusive preview for AFI FEST
  • Curated AFI experience
Value of goods/services: $829

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