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Movies are our Mission
December 19, 2024
These are films that show the magic that is seeing movies together, the beauty of the cinema experience, or lives inspired by film. SIFF is a nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education. Help us preserve the cinema experience today.
Cinema
Championing Cinema for 50 Years
December 13, 2024
As a nonprofit arts organization, your support makes a difference in our mission to strengthen independent filmmaking and expand the power of connection through cinema.
December at SIFF
December 2, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this December at SIFF Cinemas.
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.
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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.
November at SIFF
October 31, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this November at SIFF Cinemas.
Film Notes: The Red Shoes
October 23, 2024
The Red Shoes (1948) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
SIFF DocFest 2024
October 18, 2024
A photo recap of SIFF DocFest, our annual weeklong film festival bringing you the best documentaries from around the world, taking place October 3-10, 2024.
Cinema Italian Style | Trailer
October 17, 2024
SIFF's annual celebration of Italian film. Entering its 16th year, the festival will take place November 7–14, 2024 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Cinema, Events
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.
Film Notes: Black Narcissus
October 16, 2024
Black Narcissus (1947) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
Film Notes: A Matter Of Life And Death
October 9, 2024
A Matter Of Life And Death (1946) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
Cinema
October at SIFF
October 1, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this October at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
Film Notes: I Know Where I’m Going!
October 1, 2024
I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
Cinema
Film Notes: A Canterbury Tale
September 24, 2024
A Canterbury Tale (1944) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
Cinema
Film Notes: Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
September 17, 2024
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
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.
September at SIFF
September 1, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this September at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
A Note on English Filmmaker Michael Powell
August 26, 2024
In advance of our new weekly Powell and Pressburger series opening on September 18, series curator Greg Olson reflects on how legendary English filmmaker Michael Powell inspired him, and how they came to be friends.
Photo Gallery
Rewind, Be Kind: Super Yaki x SIFF
August 7, 2024
A photo recap of our Super Yaki x SIFF Film Festival, taking place July 26-28, 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
August at SIFF
August 1, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this August at SIFF Cinemas.
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.
Super Yaki x SIFF Film Festival: July 26-28
July 18, 2024
It's a SIFF x Super Yaki summer! Get ready for our new series, Rewind, Be Kind, presenting ten films in partnership with the hottest movie merch and apparel shop, Super Yaki. In this series, we’ll be revisiting critical or commercial disappointments from 1999 through 2009 and asking ourselves to watch them again (or for the first time) with a kinder perspective.
July at SIFF
June 28, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this July at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema, Video
Reuse Seattle in Action at SIFF
June 13, 2024
Exciting news for moviegoers and environmental enthusiasts alike! The City of Seattle is partnering with SIFF and r.World in a new initiative to implement reusable cups at SIFF Cinema locations. The Reuse Seattle program aims to replace single-use cups with sustainable alternatives, championing the fight against climate change.
Photo Gallery
50th Seattle International Film Festival Photo Gallery
June 10, 2024
Photo highlights from the 50th Seattle International Film Festival, held from May 9-19, 2024 at venues across the city.
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.
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.
SIFF & Chill
May 18, 2024
The SIFFTY celebration continues May 20-27 with select films streaming on the SIFF Channel. Purchase a streaming ticket by midnight on Monday, May 20 to be entered to win a limited edition SIFFTY swag bag plus a code for 50% off SIFFTY merch and two medium bags of SIFF Cinema Downtown’s famous chocolate popcorn delivered to your home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April at SIFF
April 1, 2024
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this April at SIFF Cinemas.
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.
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.
Festival
Festival First Look: Six Films to Celebrate SIFFTY
March 12, 2024
Six films to celebrate SIFFTY. An early lineup preview release.