2025 AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARD HONOREE

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan is a director, actor, producer, and entrepreneur widely recognized as a leading force in Hollywood. He recently starred in Sinners, a box-office and critical hit, marking his fifth collaboration with Ryan Coogler. Jordan drew acclaim for his dual role as twin brothers. Next up, he will direct and star in The Thomas Crown Affair. He made his directorial debut with Creed III, the highest-grossing sports film opening ever. Other film credits include Black Panther and Fruitvale Station. His production company, Outlier Society, has projects in development across Amazon, Paramount, and Tri-Star. Jordan is a TIME 100 honoree and Academy Museum Vanguard Award recipient. His philanthropic efforts include launching the Outlier Society Fellowship and founding the HBCU Legacy Classic. Jordan is also an investor in multiple sports ventures.

POWER OF CINEMA AWARD

Charles H. Rivkin

Charles H. Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the leading advocate of the global film, television, and streaming industry. Current MPA members include Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Drawing on 30 years of experience as a media executive and a leading U.S. diplomat, Rivkin advocates for policies that drive investment in film and television production, protect creative content, and open markets worldwide. Rivkin is responsible for the MPA’s iconic movie ratings system and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s largest anti-piracy coalition.

Prior to joining the MPA, Rivkin served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs and was the United States Ambassador to France and Monaco. He also served as CEO of two entertainment companies, the Jim Henson Company and Wildbrain.

Rivkin was personally awarded the Légion d’honneur with the rank of Commander by the President of France as well as la Grande Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris by the Mayor of Paris. He was also presented with the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award by the Secretary of the Navy. In 2021, Rivkin received the Spanish National Police Merit Cross — with distinction for content protection efforts — the highest law enforcement decoration bestowed on a civilian. He received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University, graduating with distinction in political science and international relations, and his M.B.A. from Harvard University.

About the Event

Since 1986, the American Cinematheque Award is presented annually to an extraordinary artist currently making a significant contribution to the art of the Moving Picture. The American Cinematheque’s mission is to celebrate the experience of cinema as a moving art form; we create spaces where both the public and members of the film industry come together as a community with the common language and love of film.

Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building an engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation.  Since it first began showing films in theatres in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided a wide range of film programming, with both new and repertory cinema, hosting screenings, panels and special events with thousands of filmmakers. The AC showcases 1,600 films a year; it connects the filmmaker to the audience and film history to its future. Presenting in 35mm, 70mm, rare nitrate, and state-of-the-art-digital.

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