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Upcoming Q&As and Special Guests
October 16, 2024
Throughout the year, we’re pleased to offer chances to hear directly from filmmakers, performances and panel discussions, and more unique experiences around movies. Secure your tickets now for these events featuring filmmakers and other special guests over the next couple of months.
Events, Festival
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.
Events
SIFF Marquee Gala
July 26, 2024
Join us at SIFF’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the 3rd Annual Marquee Gala. Proceeds from the Marquee Gala fund SIFF’s year-round programming, educational programs, and the 51st Annual Seattle International Film Festival.
Cinema, Events
June at SIFF
June 5, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this June at SIFF Cinemas.
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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.
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.
Cinema, Events
A Monster of One’s Own
March 21, 2024
Lifelong Godzilla fan Justin Robert Vinall recently introduced a 70th anniversary screening of Godzilla as part of the March Monster Madness series. Justin recalls the movie-going experiences that cemented his place as a Godzilla super-fan, as well as where the film has come in the 70 years since its release.
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.
Cinema, Events
SIFF Tiny Mic Interview: Ben Gibbard
March 14, 2024
A SIFF Tiny Mic Interview with SIFF Board Member and luminary Seattle musician Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service) as part of our new Talking Pictures series.
Cinema, Events
March at SIFF
February 29, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this March at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema, Events
Mean Girls: Events and Giveaways
January 8, 2024
Join SIFF for exciting Mean Girls events and a giveaway - from Mean Girls-inspired Top Pot doughnuts to the groolest movie event with Armoire, and more!
Cinema, Events, Video
SIFF Cinema Downtown Grand Opening
December 18, 2023
Enjoy these highlights from the opening of SIFF Cinema Downtown. Video created by our friends at Seattle Video Productions.
Cinema, Events
Win a Golden Ticket at Wonka
December 13, 2023
You’ll be leaping out of bed like Grandpa Joe with this news! Five (5) patrons attending Wonka at SIFF Cinema Downtown will have the chance to win a Golden Ticket, redeeming a year of free chocolate popcorn at Downtown AND a Film Pass to the 2024 Seattle International Film Festival. Golden Tickets are on the backs of five (5) random SIFF chocolate bars.
Cinema, Events, Video
Twilight 15th Anniversary Recap
November 20, 2023
A recap of the 15 Year Anniversary screening of Twilight with Director Catherine Hardwicke on November 17, 2023. A super sparkly event that we’ll remember forever and ever!
Events, Photo Gallery
SIFF DocFest 2023 Gallery
October 17, 2023
Photo highlights from the third annual SIFF DocFest, held at SIFF Cinema Uptown from October 5-12, 2023.
Cinema, Events
Cinema Italian Style | Trailer
October 16, 2023
Cinema Italian Style features some of the best Italian films. Entering its 15th year, the festival will take place November 9–16, 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Join us for una settimana di straordinari film italiani.
Cinema, Events
October at SIFF
October 1, 2023
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this October at SIFF Cinemas.
Events, Photo Gallery
Marquee Gala 2023 Gallery
September 22, 2023
Highlights from the 2023 Marquee Gala at the Paramount Theatre. Thank you to all who attended!
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.
Cinema, Events
SIFF DocFest 2023 | Trailer
September 6, 2023
The official trailer for SIFF's third annual DocFest, a celebration of all films documentary. Happening October 5-12, 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Cinema, Events
Marquee Gala Letterboxd Inspo
September 1, 2023
Find inspiration on our Letterboxd for our 2023 Marquee Gala, with our theme styled after the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Cinema, Events
Celebrate National Cinema Day at SIFF with $4 Tickets on August 27
August 21, 2023
All tickets, for all movies, formats, and showtimes for no more than $4!
Cinema, Events
You're Invited - SIFF Cinema Barbie World
July 3, 2023
Dress in your Barbie best and join us for Barbie Opening Night on July 20 with photo ops on the pink carpet, free Barbie-esque cupcakes courtesy of Trophy Cupcakes, Barbie-themed trivia and giveaways, and more Barbiecore surprises.
Events, Festival
SIFF 2023 Award Winners
May 21, 2023
A full list of the award-winning films from the 49th Seattle International Film Festival.
Cinema, Events, Photo Gallery
Noir City 2023 Opening Night
February 10, 2023
Opening night of the 15th annual Noir City film festival at SIFF Cinema Egyptian on February 10, 2023.
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, Festival, Industry
In Conversation with Cinema Italian Style Programmer, Angelo Acerbi
November 7, 2022
Programmer Angelo Acerbi answers a few questions from SIFF's Director of Marketing, Elodie Rousseau-Vercel, on the Cinema Italian Style festival.
Cinema, Events
Cat Cameos in Cinema
October 17, 2022
SIFF Programmer Dan Doody shares his thoughts on cats in film.
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
Cinema, Events, Industry
SIFF Interviews Jan Haaken, Director of Our Bodies, Our Doctors
July 19, 2022
SIFF Interviews Jan Haaken, Director of Our Bodies, Our Doctors
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.
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.
Events, Festival
Tracy Rector and the Journey to cINeDIGENOUS
April 10, 2021
Honoring the past and present of Indigenous film education and curation at SIFF.