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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
Troubled Teens on Screen
August 21, 2023
School’s back in session for a new Film Talk - The Kids Aren’t Alright: Troubled Teens on Screen. Join local filmmaker Jeremy Cropf as he explores one of the most enduring genres of the past few decades - the teen movie.
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
SIFFRAFF Selects: BACK2SCHOOL
August 11, 2023
Your school syllabus is here, and it lists SIFF Staff's required watching for this back to school season.
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Photo Gallery
SIFF Cinema Barbie World Gallery
July 24, 2023
The Egyptian transformed into a SIFF Cinema Barbie World to kick off the sold-out opening of Barbie on July 20. Movie-goers dressed in their Barbie best as they walked the pink carpet, enjoyed treats from Trophy cupcakes, won trivia prizes, and more!
Cinema, SIFF Suggests
SIFFRAFF Selects: Dolls on Film
July 6, 2023
SIFF Staff compile a list of their favorite dolls in movies that have made an impact.
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.
Cinema
SIFF Summer Film Bingo
June 14, 2023
Check off the films you see this summer at any SIFF cinema on our SIFF Summer Film Bingo card for a chance to win sizzling hot prizes.
Cinema, SIFF Suggests
Queer SIFFRAFF Selects: Pride Picks
June 13, 2023
SIFF Staff compile a list of their favorite queer films. Happy Pride Month from SIFF!
Video
Series Trailer - Dreams & Nightmares: The Films of David Lynch
June 10, 2023
The series trailer for Dreams & Nightmares: The Films of David Lynch.
Photo Gallery
49th Seattle International Film Festival Gallery
June 9, 2023
The 49th annual Seattle International Film Festival held from May 11–21, 2023 taking Seattle moviegoers on a cinematic odyssey at venues across the city.
Cinema
Why David Lynch’s Dune is the best Dune (a purely personal opinion)
June 5, 2023
David Lynch's Dune will be shown at the Egyptian on June 21 and July 1 & 6 as part of SIFF's series, Dreams & Nightmares: The Films of David Lynch.
Cinema
Film Notes: Amarcord
June 5, 2023
Amarcord (1973) film notes by Tova Gannana for Greg Olson’s Life is a Feast: The Cinema of Federico Fellini at SIFF.
Cinema
Film Notes: Juliet Of The Spirits
May 31, 2023
Juliet Of The Spirits (1965) film notes by Tova Gannana for Greg Olson’s Life is a Feast: TheCinema of Federico Fellini series, running April to June 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
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.
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
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!
Cinema
Film Notes: Nights Of Cabiria
May 2, 2023
Nights Of Cabiria (1957) film notes by Tova Gannana for Greg Olson’s Life is a Feast: The Cinema of Federico Fellini at SIFF.
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!
Cinema
Film Notes: La Strada
April 24, 2023
La Strada (1954) film notes by Tova Gannana for Greg Olson’s Life is a Feast: The Cinema of Federico Fellini series, running April to June 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
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.
Cinema
Film Notes: I Vitelloni
April 18, 2023
I Vitelloni (1953) film notes by Tova Gannana for Greg Olson’s Life is a Feast: The Cinema of Federico Fellini series, running April to June 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
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.
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
Key Frames: Reese's Essential Animations
March 8, 2023
Our Graphic Designer and resident animation aficionado Reese Iliakis writes about his favorite animated features and what makes the medium so special.
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, 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, 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
National Popcorn Day
January 19, 2023
Enjoy $1.00 popcorn (any size) at SIFF Cinema Uptown and Egyptian on January 19, 2023 in celebration of National Popcorn Day.
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
Universal Monsters: A Whole Lot of Horror
September 28, 2022
SIFF Programmer Dan Doody shares his thoughts on Universal Monsters.
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!
Cinema
Auteur Theory: Three Perspectives
August 12, 2022
Three members of our SIFF staff contribute their perspectives on auteur theory.
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
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.
Cinema
SIFFRAFF Selects: Musical Biopics
June 22, 2022
SIFF Staff compile a list of their favorite musical biopics.
Cinema
SIFFRAFF Selects: Movie Cats
June 14, 2022
To celebrate the return of CatVideoFest, SIFF staff have compiled a list of their favorite movie cats!
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
Meet the SIFF Film Finder
April 6, 2022
Looking to get the most out of your Festival experience? SIFF has just the trick to aid you on your quest to seek new cinema.
Festival, Industry
Special Guests for SIFF 2022
April 5, 2022
A list of guests scheduled to attend the 48th Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival
Hide & Seek New Cinema with SIFF’s Hidden Festival Golden Tickets
April 4, 2022
Hide & Seek New Cinema with SIFF’s hidden Festival Golden Tickets.
Festival
Festival Greetings from Diana E. Knauf, SIFF Board President
March 31, 2022
Seattle International Film Festival 2022 greetings from Diana Knauf, SIFF Board President.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the Programmers
March 30, 2022
Meet the 27 humans who programmed the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
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.
Festival
Seattle International Film Festival Merch is Here!
March 15, 2022
Seattle International Film Festival 2022 Merch is Here!
Festival
SIFF 2022 Social Media Toolkit
March 11, 2022
Embrace the 48th Seattle International Film Festival by applying these #SeekNewCinema social media toolkit tenets.
Cinema
SIFFRAFF Selects: Neo-Noir
February 14, 2022
In celebration of our 14th annual Noir City film festival, SIFF cinema staff select their favorite Neo-Noir films that in some way complicate, add to, or explore the classic black-and-white Noir film genre of tough gumshoes, classy broads, and the futility of man's world.
Cinema
SIFFRAFF Selects: Movie Moms
February 4, 2022
To celebrate the release of Pedro Almodovar's Parallel Mothers, SIFF Cinema staff share their favorite maternal characters in film.
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.
Cinema
SIFFRAFF Selects: Coming of Age
November 19, 2021
With the release of Kenneth Branagh's Belfast, SIFF Cinema staff share their favorite coming of age flicks.
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.
Cinema
Free Pizza with Cinema Italian Style Pass
October 19, 2021
Purchase a Cinema Italian Style pass by October 31, 2021 and receive a complimentary pizza from Tutta Bella.
Cinema
SIFFRAFF Selects: What's Up, DocFest?
September 16, 2021
The SIFF staff—also known as “SIFFRAFF”—are so delighted by our upcoming DocFest that we decided to create a list of our favorite documentaries.
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.
Industry
Jury Duty: Beth Barrett at Milwaukee Film Festival
May 12, 2021
SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett enlightens us on what's involved in being a film festival jury member, and recommends some films from the Milwaukee Film Festival 2021 lineup.
Festival, Industry, SIFFcast
Build It and They Will Come: Virtual Film Community
May 10, 2021
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Forum with Gemma Gracewood (Letterboxd), Lilly Riber (MUBI), and Lela Meadow-Conner (Film Festival Alliance).
Festival, SIFFcast
Diving Into Nature Roundtable
April 29, 2021
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of Son of Monarchs and Super Frenchie.
Festival, SIFFcast
cINeDIGENOUS: Roots and Ancestors Roundtable
April 22, 2021
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of Fruits of Labor and Waikiki.
Festival, SIFFcast
Taiwan Films Roundtable
April 22, 2021
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the filmmakers from Final Exam, The Teacher, and Get the Hell Out.
Festival
SIFF 2021 Award Winners
April 18, 2021
A full list of the award-winning films from the 47th Seattle International Film Festival (April 8-18, 2021).
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).