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SIFF Tiny Mic Interview: Catherine Hardwicke
November 28, 2023
A SIFF Tiny Mic Interview with director Catherine Hardwick for the 15 Year Anniversary screening of Twilight.
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!
Cinema
November at SIFF
November 1, 2023
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this November at SIFF Cinemas.
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.
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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.
Cinema
Dialogues with Laura Mars
September 26, 2023
SIFF Office Manager Caroline Beston selected and will be introducing our October Movie Club selection, Eyes of Laura Mars. She's provided some supplemental cinema if Eyes gives you a Giallo itch you want to scratch: "I enjoy thinking about how pieces of art examine different facets of the same elements and themes. This is a list of films I think of as in conversation with Eyes of Laura Mars, whether they came before and influenced its style, or were produced after and explore similar motifs."
Cinema
Sofia: What We Have Here Is a Dreamer
September 25, 2023
Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides was released in what many refer to as the “Best Film Year Ever”–1999. Read more reflections on the September Movie Club selection from SIFF Social Media Manager Shelby Smout.
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, News
$6 Movie Mondays
September 13, 2023
SIFF is excited to announce the start of $6 Movie Mondays at all SIFF Cinemas on September 18th. (Exclusions may apply.)
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
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.
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.