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How to vote for the DocFest Audience Award
September 4, 2024
DocFest returns to SIFF Cinema Uptown October 3-10 and this year, you’re the judge. New in 2024 is the SIFF DocFest Audience Award - read on for your guide on how to get your tickets and cast your vote.
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
Icing on the Cake: Interview with SIFFTY Cake Maker Amanda Katherine Pitsch
May 16, 2024
Who was the baker of the giant delight that was the SIFFTY cake on Opening Night? Meet Amanda Katherine Pitsch, the multidisciplinary artist and production designer who made a lot of SIFF-goers’ nights on May 9.
Festival, Video
Behind the Scenes: The Making of the 50th Seattle International Film Festival Trailer
May 15, 2024
Ever wonder how our festival promo trailer gets made? Read on, as we take a closer look at the production of the SIFFTY trailer—a captivating piece that captures the essence of 50 years of must-see films.
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Archives, Festival
Oral History Interviews with the FOOLs 1997-99
May 13, 2024
For the 25th anniversary of the Seattle International Film Festival in 1999, Fool Serious member Doug Ing recorded several oral histories with other FOOLs on Hi-8 video. He recently took the tapes to Victory Studios to have them digitized, and we’ve now made them available on our YouTube.
Festival
Celebrating World Premieres with SIFFTY
May 10, 2024
Each year, the Seattle International Film Festival is proud to host films from across the globe as they celebrate their U.S., North American, and world premieres. So here’s an extra-special SIFFTY toast to each of the films making their world premieres at our 50th anniversary 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.
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).
Archives, Festival
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.
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.
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.
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.
Festival
Special Guests for SIFF 2024
April 17, 2024
A list of guests scheduled to attend the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, Video
50th Seattle International Film Festival Trailer
April 17, 2024
The official trailer for the 50th Seattle International Film Festival, in theaters May 9–19 and streaming on the SIFF Channel May 20–27.
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, Festival
SIFFRAFF's Most Surprising Cinema Moments
April 8, 2024
This year’s Seattle International Film Festival ushers in 50 Years of Surprising Cinema for SIFF, a milestone achievement for all the film lovers who have come together over the past half century to delight in films that shock, awe, and inspire. We here at the SIFF office thought it would be fun to kick off the SIFFTY season by sharing some of our most surprising cinema moments with you.
Cinema, Festival
Individuals and Immortality: Tilda Swinton
March 25, 2024
A 1993 interview with Tilda Swinton about her role in the film Orlando. Interview by Andy Spletzer, a former film critic and current programmer for the Seattle International Film Festival.
Events, Festival, Industry
Justine Barda’s Best of Berlinale 2024
March 20, 2024
Berlinale wrapped its 74th annual festival last month, culminating another spectacular 11-day showcase of artistic, forward-thinking, and political films. Justine Barda, one of our Senior Programmers, was there to enjoy some exciting new releases and experience the jubilant atmosphere of this fixture of Berlin culture.
Festival
Festival First Look: Six Films to Celebrate SIFFTY
March 12, 2024
Six films to celebrate SIFFTY. An early lineup preview release.
Festival
SIFF 2024 Social Media Toolkit
February 22, 2024
The 50th Seattle International Film Festival social media toolkit will help you celebrate 50 years of surprising cinema at the Seattle International Film Festival, from May 9 to 19, 2024.
Festival
My Festival Journey
January 15, 2024
Hear from Megan Leonard on her film festival journey—from starting as a programming intern at SIFF in 2010, to having her film premiering at Sundance this month.
Cinema, Events, Festival
Guests Scheduled for DocFest 2023
September 21, 2023
SIFF's third annual DocFest returns October 5-12, 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Join us for a celebration of all films documentary, with the very filmmakers and experts who brought these films to life.
Events, Festival
SIFF 2023 Award Winners
May 21, 2023
A full list of the award-winning films from the 49th Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival
Selling Quickly
May 21, 2023
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).
Festival
SIFF & Chill Streaming Giveaway
May 20, 2023
Purchase a streaming ticket by midnight on Monday to be entered to win a limited edition swag bag full of goodies to enjoy while streaming!
Festival, Video
49th Seattle International Film Festival Opening Night Montage
May 16, 2023
The opening night montage for the 49th Seattle International Film Festival, returning in person May 11–21, 2023.
Festival
Festival Greetings From Beth and Tom
May 11, 2023
Seattle International Film Festival 2023 greetings from SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett and SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara.
Festival
SIFF 2023 Captain’s Log
May 9, 2023
Captain’s Log, stardate 5202.3. Our destination is the SIFF movieverse, where every SIFFtronaut can win prizes for boldly going where no one has gone before!
Festival
Festival Greetings from Diana E. Knauf, SIFF Board President
May 1, 2023
Seattle International Film Festival 2023 greetings from Diana Knauf, SIFF Board President.
Festival
Explore Seattle to Find SIFF 2023 Golden Tickets
April 28, 2023
Liftoff in 3, 2, 1… To rocketboost your entry into the movieverse, SIFF is working with 12 local businesses to hide a limited number of Golden Tickets all around Seattle!
Festival, Video
49th Seattle International Film Festival Trailer
April 19, 2023
The official trailer for the 49th Seattle International Film Festival, returning in person May 11–21, 2023.
Festival
Festival Tease: Explore the Next 6 Titles
March 31, 2023
Take another peek into the movieverse with more Seattle International Film Festival titles just announced.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the Programmers 2023
March 29, 2023
Meet the 25 programmers who watch films year-round to pluck the best of the best for the Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival
SIFF 2023 Social Media Toolkit
March 20, 2023
The 49th Seattle International Film Festival social media toolkit will help you #ExploretheMovieverse and celebrate all the films and festival fun with your community.
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.
Festival
What's Your (Pass) Type?
February 23, 2023
Wondering what Seattle International Film Festival pass type is right for you? Take our quiz to find your perfect match.
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.