25 YEARS TOGETHER 

25th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate our landmark year, we will hold our 25th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 12. We are especially pleased that Steve Apkon will receive the Legacy Award and Judy Exton will receive the David Swope Leadership Award. All proceeds from this special evening will benefit the Jacob Burns Film Center’s film and education programs.

Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Road
Pleasantville, NY

Program Celebrating Honorees with Special Guests, Spotlights, and Conversations
David Swope Theater
6:30 PM

Anniversary Party
Throughout the Theater
8:00 PM

Dessert and Dancing
Media Arts Lab
9:00 PM

Cocktail Attire

Honorees

Stephen Apkon

STEPHEN APKON
Legacy Award
Steve Apkon’s vision and creative leadership have helped the Burns become one of the nation’s most respected centers for film and education. As the Founder of the Jacob Burns Film Center, Steve built a vibrant community drawn to diverse storytelling and the discovery of new perspectives, ideas, and cultures. His belief in the power of film to deepen understanding, foster empathy, inspire creativity, and connect people continues to touch all who pass through our doors.

Judy Exton

JUDY EXTON
David Swope Leadership Award
After 25 years of extraordinary service as the Director of Development, Judy Exton will be retiring soon, leaving behind a lasting impact of dedication, integrity, and heartfelt connection. Through her tireless efforts, Judy not only helped secure the resources that sustained and expanded the Burns’ vision, but also nurtured the relationships and sense of shared purpose that define our community.

With a tribute honoring our leaders over the past 25 years.
Additional honorees to be announced.


LEVELS OF SUPPORT

The Jacob Burns Foundation will match all new and increased gifts, up to $25,000 per gift, for a total match of up to $125,000.

Please see below for all levels of support. Donors who contribute at the $10,000 and above level will be recognized as Vice Chairs, and donors who contribute at the $2,500-$9,999 level will be recognized as Benefit Committee members. Kindly respond by April 12 to be included in the invitation as a Vice Chair or Benefit Committee member.

Thank you for your generous suppport!

PACKAGES


$25,000 $15,000 $10,000

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS


$2,500 $1,000

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PLATINUM

$2,500

 GOLD

$1,500
SILVER

$1,000

 BRONZE

$500

For further information, please contact Allie Garner at agarner@burnsfilmcenter.org
or 914.773.7663, ext. 429.

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