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Kyle MacLachlan presented the SFCS John Hartl PNW Spotlight Award at SIFF

Kyle MacLachlan presented the SFCS John Hartl PNW Spotlight Award at SIFF

November 1, 2024

The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) presented Kyle MacLachlan the 2024 John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight Award, followed by a screening of The Hidden (1987) and a post-film discussion.

Cinema, News, Press Release

Update on SIFF Cinema Egyptian

November 7, 2024

The building where SIFF Cinema Egyptian is housed experienced a significant pipe leak on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. As a result, there is damage to multiple floors of the building and the theater will be closed for the foreseeable future.

Festival, Industry, News

SIFF 2024 Award Winners

May 19, 2024

A full list of the award-winning films from the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.

Festival, News

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.

Festival, News

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.

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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.

Cinema, Festival, News

2024 cINeDIGENOUS Program Highlights

April 12, 2024

A sneak preview of some of the films featured in the cINeDIGENOUS program at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.

Cinema, News

An Update to Our In-Person Ticket Pricing

March 6, 2024

As of Friday, March 1, SIFF has introduced a $2.00 service fee per ticket to all in-person purchases.

Cinema, News

$6 Movie Mondays

September 13, 2023

SIFF is excited to announce the start of $6 Movie Mondays at all SIFF Cinemas on September 18th. (Exclusions may apply.)

Cinema, Industry, News

SIFF Acquires Seattle Cinerama Theater

May 11, 2023

SIFF has acquired the Seattle Cinerama Theater and will be reopening the venue in 2023.

Festival, News

Festival Tease: Explore the First 6 Titles

March 14, 2023

Take a peek into the movieverse with the first six 49th Seattle International Film Festival titles just announced.

Industry, News

Beth's Oscars Recap 2023

March 13, 2023

SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett recaps the 95th Academy Awards from Michelle Yeoh's historic moment as first Asian Best Actress winner to the SIFF 2022 Opening Night film (Navalny) winning for Best Documentary.

Cinema, Festival, Industry, News

Oscar Nominees 2023 x SIFF

January 25, 2023

Full list of nominees for the 2023 Academy Awards, highlighting those that have played at SIFF.

Cinema, Events, News

SIFFRAFF Musings: The Magic of Ponyo

December 6, 2022

A look into SIFF Graphic Designer Reese Iliakis' wonderfully informative Saturday Morning Cartoons introductions.

Cinema, Events, News

Dreams of Memory, Dreams of You: The Films of Philip K. Dick

September 14, 2022

SIFF Contributor Emily Sawan details the novels of Philip K. Dick and their adaptations featured at SIFF.

Cinema, Events, News

Celebrate National Cinema Day at SIFF with $3 Tickets on September 3

August 28, 2022

All tickets, for all movies, formats, and showtimes for no more than $3!

Events, News

Become a Year-Round Volunteer at SIFF!

July 22, 2022

SIFF Launches Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities

Festival, News

Remembering Maryna Ajaja

June 27, 2022

Seattle International Film Festival Senior Programmer Maryna Ajaja passed away on June 25, 2022. We will remember and love her always.

News

An Update Regarding April 24 Incident at SIFF Cinema Egyptian

April 29, 2022

An update regarding April 24 incident at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

Festival, Industry, News

SIFF 2022 Award Winners

April 24, 2022

A full list of the award-winning films from the 48th Seattle International Film Festival (April 14-24, 2022).

Festival, News

Selling Quickly

April 23, 2022

A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival (April 14-24, 2022).

Festival, News

Festival Sneak Peek

March 22, 2022

A sneak peek at 10 buzzworthy titles predicted to be this year’s fan favorites at the 48th Seattle International Film Festival. Full lineup announced on March 30.

Events, News

LANGSTON Produces Another Blockbuster Crash Camp in the Central District

December 8, 2021

LANGSTON produces another blockbuster Crash camp in the Central District.

Festival, Industry, News

4th World Filmmakers on Nia Tero’s Seedcast

November 8, 2021

The 4th World Media Lab 2021 fellows talk on Nia Tero's Seedcast about the state of Native filmmaking and how Indigenous-focused spaces make room for growth.

Events, News

cINeDIGENOUS Summer Film & Drive-In Series

July 22, 2021

With Nia Tero, we are thrilled to present the first cINeDIGENOUS Summer Film & Drive-In Series! The series features Indigenous-made films from around the world and all events are free and open to the public.

Cinema, Industry, News

An Update on Reopening

July 15, 2021

Returning to cinemas this October!

Festival, News

Selling Quickly

April 17, 2021

A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 47th annual Seattle International Film Festival (April 8-18, 2021).

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