The Film Society of Lincoln Center based in New York City, United States, is one of the world's most prominent film presentation organizations. Founded in 1969 by three Lincoln Center executives - William F. May, Martin E. Segal and Schuyler G. Chapin[1] - the film society's focuses is on putting spotlights on American Independent and World Cinema, and to recognize and support new filmmakers.[2] The Film Society of Lincoln Center is one of the twelve resident organizations at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Over the last four decades, the film society has introduced to American audiences the works of many of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, including names such as: François Truffaut, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, Pedro Almodóvar and Martin Scorsese.
Each year the organization presents its annual Gala Tribute honoring legendary stars and industry leaders at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center also hosts the annual New York Film Festival; is a co-presenter (with The Museum of Modern Art) of New Directors/New Films; and publishes the bi-monthly film journal Film Comment.
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