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David Lynch, 1946-2025: SIFFRAFF Reflections
January 16, 2025
SIFF staff reflect on the influence of visionary auteur David Lynch, who passed away this month at the age of 78.
Cinema
SIFF 2024 Wrapped
January 10, 2025
Our SIFF 2024 Wrapped. Thank you to Assistant Cinema Manager Jesse Broucek for putting this together, and thank you to all SIFF staff for making the moviegoing experience something to adore in 2024!
Cinema
January at SIFF
January 6, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this January at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
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.
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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.
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
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.
Cinema, Events, Video
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
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.
Cinema
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.
Cinema, Events, Photo Gallery
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, Festival, Video
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.
Cinema
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.
Cinema
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.
Cinema
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.