American Cinematheque Awards Postponed Due To SAG-AFTRA Strike
deadline.comThe American Cinematheque announced on Tuesday that its 2023 American Cinematheque Awards have been pushed from their November 4th date due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, with a new date for the annual ceremony to be announced in the coming weeks.
Current ticket holders will be eligible to attend once the new date is announced. Previously announced honorees of this year’s edition include actress Helen Mirren, who will receive the 37th American Cinematheque Award, and Kevin Goetz & Screen Engine, who will be recognized with the Power of Cinema Award.
An annual fundraiser on behalf of the cinema non-profit the American Cinematheque, The American Cinematheque Awards’ proceeds benefit its acclaimed film programs at the Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Angeles, the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, and the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.
Additionally, a portion of the funds support American Cinematheque’s commitment to diversified programming and audience reach, through engaging with Los Angeles County’s 88 school districts to broaden the AC Educational Screening Series, a program designed to reinforce students’ educational experience, while cultivating the next generation of film lovers.
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