The Picture House Regional Film Center will roll out the red carpet for its annual fundraising gala, Marquee Night 2026, on Saturday, March 14th—the ultimate night before the night and a can’t-miss celebration over Oscar weekend. Supporters from across Westchester and beyond will gather for a glamorous evening celebrating film, the arts, and the creative spirit that defines our community. Festivities begin at 6:30 PM at the Bronxville Field Club with the main gala program, then continue just down the road at The Picture House Bronxville for prosecco, dessert, and a special screening from Marquee Night honoree and acclaimed filmmaker Rebecca Miller’s five-part documentary series “Mr. Scorsese”– for which she recently won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series/News.

Marquee Night 2026 will proudly honor acclaimed filmmaker and author Rebecca Miller with the Second Century Award for her outstanding contributions to film and literature. Senator Shelley Mayer will receive the 1921 Foundation Award in recognition of her steadfast advocacy, leadership, and state support advancing The Picture House’s mission. Community leader Lisa Rao will be celebrated with the inaugural Bronxville Century Award for her extraordinary civic leadership, decades of volunteer service, and strong partnership with The Picture House, and Owen Berkowitz will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring dedication and commitment to the organization.

“We’re thrilled to welcome our supporters to Marquee Night, our signature gala celebrating the power of film and the arts to bring people together,” said Clayton Bushong, Executive Director of The Picture House Regional Film Center. “Marquee Night plays a vital role in supporting our mission and fueling the future of our two historic non-profit theaters in Bronxville and Pelham—ensuring continued access to film, education, and cultural programming for audiences of all ages. It’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the generosity that makes our work possible, and we look forward to an unforgettable evening of inspiration and connection. We are truly honored to recognize Rebecca Miller, Senator Shelley Mayer, and community leaders Lisa Rao and Owen Berkowitz – whose contributions perfectly reflect the spirit of our mission.”

The Marquee Night 2026 Honorees are…

The Second Century Award: Rebecca Miller

We are thrilled to present Rebecca Miller with The Second Century Award for her outstanding contributions to the world of film and literature, and for advancing the art of storytelling through bold vision, emotional depth, and a body of work that will inspire generations to come.  Rebecca Miller is an acclaimed director, writer, producer, and author whose work spans film, literature, and documentary. An Emmy Award nominee and recipient of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Gotham Award, and Independent Spirit Award, she is celebrated for her incisive storytelling and richly drawn characters. Her films include Angela, Personal Velocity—winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award—The Ballad of Jack and Rose, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Maggie’s Plan, and She Came to Me. Her documentary Arthur Miller: Writer received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Arts & Culture Documentary. In addition to her filmmaking career, Miller is the author of two short story collections and two novels, and wrote the screenplay for Proof, adapted from the Tony Award–winning play. Her films are held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Yale Film Archive. In February 2026, Miller received the 78th Annual Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series/News for Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV+).  Marquee Night ‘will feature a special post-party screening of an episode from the acclaimed series at The Picture House Bronxville.

1921 Foundation Award: Senator Shelley Mayer

The Picture House is proud to honor Shelley Mayer with the 1921 Foundation Award, which recognizes elected officials who have gone above and beyond to advance our mission. Senator Mayer has been a steadfast supporter of The Picture House since we began operating our historic nonprofit theater in Bronxville. Through her advocacy and generous state support, we were able to launch The Studio in Bronxville in 2023, now the heart of our education programs and community events, and most recently secure a CREST grant that will enable major renovations at our Bronxville and Pelham theaters. A frequent and enthusiastic attendee at our fundraising events, Senator Mayer’s commitment reflects a deep belief in the power of film, education, and the arts to strengthen communities. An experienced and progressive leader, she has represented Westchester’s 37th Senate District since 2018, previously served in the New York State Assembly, and currently chairs the State Senate Education Committee – making her partnership with The Picture House especially meaningful and impactful.

The Bronxville Century Award: Lisa Rao

The Picture House is proud to honor Lisa Rao as the first recipient of the Bronxville Century Award, recognizing her extraordinary dedication to community life and civic leadership. A longtime friend and collaborator of The Picture House, Lisa has played an active role in many of our signature events, including Marquee Night and Party on Kraft. For more than two decades, she has been a tireless Bronxville volunteer – chairing the Village of Bronxville’s 125th Anniversary Celebration; serving as President of both the Junior League of Bronxville and the Bronxville School PTA; and leading fundraising and governance efforts across institutions including the Bronxville Historical Conservancy, Bronxville Field Club, OSilas Gallery, Reformed Church Nursery School and the Bronxville School Foundation, where she currently serves as Director of Fundraising and Finance Administrator. With a professional background in Broadway and touring theatrical productions and a lifelong commitment to the arts, education, and service, Lisa embodies the spirit of Bronxville – and we are honored to celebrate her with this inaugural award.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Owen Berkowitz

The Picture House is honored to recognize Owen Berkowitz with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Marquee Night 2026, celebrating decades of extraordinary leadership, generosity, and community impact. A longtime Westchester resident and steadfast supporter of The Picture House, Owen has been a champion of our mission since its earliest days – famously offering up the bakery he owned at the time as a gathering place for late-night strategy meetings with the organization’s founders. From those beginnings, his commitment only deepened: he has been a Film Club subscriber since inception, a former advisor to the Pelham Picture House Board, and the chief sponsor of Marquee Night and multiple Picnic in the Park events. Founder and principal of the Berkowitz Marrone Team at Christie’s International Real Estate, Owen’s commitment to civic life extends across the arts, education, and service—from youth programs and historic preservation to food justice and housing security. His lifetime of giving, leadership, and joyfully hands-on community spirit embodies everything Marquee Night celebrates. 

Tickets for Marquee Night 2026

A variety of ticket options are available for Marquee Night 2026, ranging from individual tickets to exclusive bundled experiences. Options include a Single Ticket ($275), Two-Ticket Bundle ($500), Star Ticket Bundle ($1,500), which includes two tickets, pre-event and event on-screen and print recognition, and a dedicated cocktail table at the Bronxville Field Club gala (limited to 10), and the VIP Table Ticket Bundle ($5,000), which includes four tickets, all Star benefits, plus a reserved dinner table and centerpiece display at the gala (limited to 5).

Marquee Night 2026 Tickets can be purchased HERE or by calling 914-738-3161. 

More information about the event and sponsorship opportunities is available HERE or go to: https://www.thepicturehouse.org/bronxville/marquee-night-2026.

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