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Kyle MacLachlan presented the SFCS John Hartl PNW Spotlight Award at SIFF

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, 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.

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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.

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