American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a state-of-the-art moving image exhibition, education and cultural center. The AFI Silver Theatre offers a year-round program of the best in American and international cinema, featuring a dynamic mix of festivals, premieres, retrospectives, special events, on-stage guest appearances and education programs. Anchored by the restoration of noted architect John Eberson's historic 1938 Silver Theatre, the AFI Silver is a one-of-a-kind facility featuring 32,000 square feet of state-of-the-art theaters, office and meeting spaces, production and broadcast facilities, and reception and exhibition areas. As a rental facility, events take place in our public and private spaces. All vendors contracted by AFI Silver rental clients are expected to adhere to the guidelines listed below when working in our facility.