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King County Proclamation of Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day
May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024 is officially Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day in King County.
Events, Festival
Forty Years of a Fantasy Cult Classic
May 8, 2024
It’s been 40 years since The NeverEnding Story first transported kids and adults alike to its fantasy realm of cutting-edge practical effects, and the Seattle International Film Festival is partnering with Cross-Faded Cinema again this year to bring you a special presentation of the beloved classic.
Festival
Selling Quickly
May 7, 2024
A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 49th annual Seattle International Film Festival (in person May 11-21, 2023, followed by a week of select films streaming May 22–28).
Looking Back: The SIFF Archives Are Now Available Online
May 1, 2024
The SIFF Archives are the culmination of nearly two years of compiling, digitizing, and organizing materials from SIFF’s past. You’ll find interactive flipbooks of each Festival’s catalog, photo and video assets, full lists of the feature films that we played each year, and other highlights. Learning about the history of Seattle’s film scene has never been easier, and it’s all publicly available—for researchers and the casually interested alike.
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50th Seattle International Film Festival Merch is Here!
April 30, 2024
Our Festival Merch has hit the SIFF Shop! Celebrate in style with a fabulous and festive tee, hat, hoodie, and more. Order online, or get your merch in-person on Opening Night or at our Lounge or Downtown shop locations.
Cinema, Festival
Five Roles that Made SIFF Fall in Love with June Squibb
April 26, 2024
We’re opening this year’s Festival with the comedy–action flick Thelma because watching Squibb do her own stunts at 93 years old in her first leading film role is a complete joy to watch. Love June Squibb as much as we do? Meet the wonderful, utterly hilarious actor behind these amazing cinematic moments at a special Honoree Brunch at Palace Kitchen May 11!
Cinema, Festival
Choose Your SIFFTY 6-Pack Party Theme!
April 25, 2024
Hoping to catch a wide range of movies this year but only have your eye on a couple so far? Bought a 6-Pack but not sure which of SIFFTY’s 144 features to use it on? No matter what kind of partier you are, we’ve got you covered with these suggested 6-Pack party themes.
Events, Festival
SIFFTY Passport
April 24, 2024
Three cheers for SIFFTY years! If you loved exploring the movieverse last year with your handy dandy Captain’s Log, then hold onto your party hat because we’ve brought back the fun this year in the form of the SIFFTY Passport.
News
Impact Report 2023
April 22, 2024
We are thrilled to share SIFF’s 2023 Impact Report, reflecting some of the incredible work and diverse activities you helped us and our film community achieve.
Events, Festival
Celebrate SIFF’s Golden Anniversary with 16 Golden Tickets
April 22, 2024
Get ready to party! It’s our golden anniversary, and to kick things off right, SIFF is working with 16 local businesses and organizations to hide a limited number of Golden Tickets all around Seattle.