Francis Ford Coppola to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award in 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Honoree | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Award | AFI Life Achievement Award |
| Ceremony Date | April 26, 2025 |
| Location | Dolby Theatre, Hollywood |
| Broadcast | TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) |
| Event Significance | 50th installment of the award |
| Proceeds | Support AFI's education and arts initiatives |
| Coppola's Age | 86 |
| Latest Film | Megalopolis (box office struggles) |
| Notable Films | The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Apocalypse Now, Patton, The Conversation, Bram Stoker's Dracula |
| Legacy | Founder of American Zoetrope, mentor to filmmakers, including Sofia, Gia, and Roman Coppola |
| AFI Background | Non-profit organization founded in 1967, focused on film preservation, education, and celebration |
| AFI Major Initiatives | AFI Life Achievement Award, AFI Conservatory, Film Preservation, AFI Fest, AFI Catalog |