AFA Gala 2026 | American Film Association
Fall 2026 · Beverly Hills
AFA Annual Gala

Beverly Hills.
A Night for
Cinema.

An evening of dinner, awards, and community. Come support the innovators and be part of a night that feels like family. Full program to be announced soon.

Tickets & Tables

Reserve Your Seat.

Every ticket includes dinner and an evening with people who care about the future of film. A charity auction will also take place during the gala. The charity will be announced soon.

Individual
Gala Ticket
$300 per person
One seat at the AFA Annual Gala. Come support the community, enjoy dinner, and be part of a night celebrating the people innovating in film.
  • Full dinner included
  • Awards ceremony and entertainment
  • Charity auction
  • A community that feels like family
Table
Private Table
$2,500 · Seats 10
A reserved table for 10 guests. Bring your team, your friends, or your collaborators and enjoy the evening together. Your company or studio name displayed at the table.
  • 10 seats at a reserved table
  • Company or studio name displayed at your table
  • Full dinner included for all guests
  • Priority seating placement
VIP Table
VIP Table
$5,000 · Seats 10
Premium front of room placement. Your company logo displayed at the table and in the event program. Includes a brief welcome acknowledgment from the stage.
  • Everything in Private Table
  • Premium front of room seating
  • Company logo in the event program
  • Acknowledged from the stage
Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the Night.

Sponsoring the gala is a way to show your support for the AFA community and the mission of preserving and innovating in film.

Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
$5,000
Logo placement in the event program, recognition on screen during the gala, and a reserved table for 10.
  • Reserved table for 10 guests
  • Logo in event program and signage
  • On screen recognition during gala
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
Premium visibility with logo on all event materials, VIP table, stage acknowledgment, and inclusion in all AFA Gala media and press.
  • Everything in Silver Sponsor
  • VIP table with premium placement
  • Verbal acknowledgment from the stage
  • Logo on all gala media and press
  • Social media feature by AFA
Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000
The highest level of visibility. Your name alongside the AFA Gala branding. Co-branded event materials, keynote introduction, and two VIP tables.
  • Everything in Gold Sponsor
  • Two VIP tables (20 seats total)
  • Co-branded gala event materials
  • Keynote or award introduction from stage
  • Exclusive AFA press and media coverage
Special Opportunities

Get Involved.

Unique ways to contribute to the evening and share what you are working on with the community.

Award Sponsorship
Innovator of the Year Award

Sponsor the AFA Innovator of the Year Award. Your name or company presented alongside the award on stage and across gala materials. Present the award to the winner and share a few words with the community.

Film Spotlight
Promote Your Film

Secure a spotlight moment at the gala to present and talk about your upcoming or recently released film. A brief stage appearance to share the story behind the project with the community.

Nominations
Nominate a Director

Know a director whose work deserves recognition? Nominate them for acknowledgment at the AFA Annual Gala. We review every nomination personally.

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Sponsorship Inquiry

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