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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!
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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).