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Upcoming Q&As and Special Guests

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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.

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Lemon | SIFF 2017

May 19, 2017

Screening of Lemon with director Janicza Bravo and actor Brett Gelman

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The Farthest | SIFF 2017

May 19, 2017

Screening of The Farthest

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The Fabulous Allan Carr | SIFF 2017

May 19, 2017

Photos from the premiere of The Fabulous Allan Carr

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Give Me Future

May 19, 2017

Photos from Uptown's screening of Give Me Future.

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After the Storm

May 19, 2017

Photos from the first screening of After the Storm.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Michael Showalter

May 19, 2017

Jeremy sits down with Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, and Michael Showalter to talk about the making of their acclaimed new comedy The Big Sick.

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Opening Night Gala | SIFF 2017

May 18, 2017

Photos from the Opening Night Red Carpet & Gala

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Mark Dennis and Zach Matz

May 18, 2017

On today’s episode, filmmakers Mark Dennis and Zach Matz chat with Jeremy about their new sci-fi adventure film Time Trap, premiering at SIFF May 19.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast at the SIFF Programmers' Round Table

May 17, 2017

SIFFcast previews the 43rd annual Seattle International Film Festival with the programming team. They pull back the curtain to reveal what goes into planning the largest film festival in the U.S.

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Donor and Member Preview | SIFF 2017

May 5, 2017

Photos from the Seattle International Film Festival 2017 Donor & Member Preview

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Cinema Twain

May 4, 2017

Val Kilmer stars as legendary American author in his one man play, Cinema Twain.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with James Gray - Director of The Lost City of Z

April 21, 2017

Acclaimed director James Gray joins the show to discuss his new film The Lost City of Z.

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Bonebat at Uptown

April 8, 2017

Photos from Bonebat at Uptown

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Brent Stiefel

March 27, 2017

On episode 56 of SIFFcast, we welcome producer Brent Stiefel to the show.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Roberto Snieder

March 17, 2017

Filmmaker Roberto Sneider joins the show to talk about his new film You're Killing Me Susana.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ceyda Torun - Director of Kedi

March 3, 2017

Director of Kedi, Ceyda Torun talks to SIFFCast about the great response she has recieved for her film

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ben Fountain

March 2, 2017

Ben Fountain joins us to discuss his acclaimed novel, recently adapted into a film by Ang Lee.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Eddie Muller

February 17, 2017

We welcome the writer Eddie Muller, best known as the "Czar of Noir", to talk about the Noir City film festival.

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Noir City 2017

February 16, 2017

Photos from Noir City Seattle 2017 - Photography by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Chad Stahelski

February 10, 2017

On today's episode we talk with Chad Stahelski, director of John Wick Chapter 2.

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I Am Not Your Negro Panel

February 3, 2017

Photo Gallery from the SIFF Cinema screening of I Am Not Your Negro plus panel discussion - Photography by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast 50th Episode Part 2

January 31, 2017

In part two of our two-part 50th Episode Spectacular we bring back our very first guest, punk icon and filmmaker Penelope Spheeris.

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Tampopo with Samurai Noodle

January 20, 2017

A repertory screening of Tampopo accompanied by Noodles courtesy of the Samurai Noodle Truck

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Peaches Christ's "Mister Act"

January 12, 2017

A drag misinterpretation of your favorite nun crime caper from the 1990s, Sister Act

SIFFcast

SIFFcast 50th Episode Part 1

January 10, 2017

In part one of our two-part celebration of our 50th episode we talk with special returning guests Stephen Tobolowsky and Dean Haglund.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Kirsten Johnson

December 23, 2016

Kirsten Johnson, director of Cameraperson, talks with SIFFcast about her documentary.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Anna Biller

November 21, 2016

We have a chat with Anna Biller about her new film The Love Witch.

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Cinema Italian Style

November 10, 2016

Photos from SIFF's Cinema Italian Style 2016 - Photography by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Beth Barrett

November 8, 2016

We chat with SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett about her top picks for the Cinema Italian Style festival.

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Halloween with Collide-O-Scope

October 31, 2016

Collide-O-Scope Host a Halloween Party at SIFF Cinema Egyptian - Photos by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Robert Eggers

October 31, 2016

On our Halloween episode, SIFFcast interviews Robert Eggers, the director of The Witch.

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Sip For SIFF

October 27, 2016

Photos from SIFF's Annual Gala and Fundraiser Sip For SIFF at Fremont Studios - Photography by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Fede Alvarez

October 26, 2016

We have a conversation with Fede Alvarez, the director of films like Evil Dead and Don't Breathe.

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Multiple Maniacs: Mink Stole

October 21, 2016

Mink Stole answers audience qustions after a screening of John Waters' Multiple Maniacs in which she stars - Photography by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Mike Flanagan

October 17, 2016

SIFFcast talks with Mike Flanagan, director of Oculus and Hush.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast Dan Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez

October 10, 2016

We sit down and chat with Dan Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, the directors of The Blair Witch Project.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Sasha Lane

September 30, 2016

We have a conversation with Sasha Lane, the star of American Honey.

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French Cinema Now

September 29, 2016

Photos from SIFF Cinema's French Cinema Now Festival 2016 - Photography by Amy Kowalenko

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with John Waters

September 23, 2016

SIFFcast has a special treat for you as we talk to John Waters, director of Multiple Maniacs, about his film being in theaters again.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

September 13, 2016

Ted Neeley Q&A at Jesus Christ Superstar

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ted Neeley

September 6, 2016

SIFFcast sits down with actor Ted Neeley, star of Jesus Christ Superstar, as we talk about his career.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Adam Nimoy

September 2, 2016

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Trek as we talk to Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard Nimoy and director of For the Love of Spock.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Richard Tanne

August 26, 2016

Join SIFFcast as we talk to director Richard Tanne about his new film Southside With You.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Jonathan Lynn

August 19, 2016

Jonathan Lynn, director of Clue, has a conversation with SIFFcast about the special shadow-cast screening of his film at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Eric Schwartz

August 16, 2016

Eric Schwartz has a conversation with SIFFcast about his new film Tattoo Nation.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Alain Gagnol

August 16, 2016

A conversation with Alain Gagnol, director of Phantom Boy.

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French Truly Salon

August 10, 2016

Photos from the French Truly Salon event

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ian Ebright, Aimie Vallat, and Shawn Telford

July 22, 2016

A conversation with REEL NW featured directors Ian Ebright, Aimie Vallat, and Shawn Telford.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus

July 12, 2016

D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, directors of Unlocking the Cage, talk to SIFFcast about their film.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Steve De Jarnatt

July 12, 2016

Director Steve De Jarnatt joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming films Miracle Mile and Cherry 2000.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Sue Williams

June 21, 2016

A conversation with Sue Williams, director of Death By Design.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Florian Cossen

June 11, 2016

Jeremy is joined by director Florian Cossen to talk about his film Coconut Hero.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Viggo Mortensen and Matt Ross

June 11, 2016

Viggo Mortensen and Matt Ross talk with SIFFcast about their new film Captain Fantastic.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ned Crowley and Jim O'Heir

June 11, 2016

A conversation with director Ned Crowley and actor Jim O'Heir ("Parks and Recreation") about their film Middle Man.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Megan Griffiths and Lou Diamond Phillips

June 5, 2016

A conversation with director Megan Griffiths and actor Lou Diamond Phillips fromThe Night Stalker.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Chanya Button and Laura Carmichael

June 4, 2016

A conversation with Chanya Button, director of Burn Burn Burn, and Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey").

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Runar Runarsson

May 30, 2016

A conversation with Runar Runarsson, director of Sparrows.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with David Novack

May 30, 2016

A conversation with David Novack, director of Finding Babel.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Robbie McCallum

May 29, 2016

A conversation with Robbie McCallum, director of Atlantic Heart.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ti West

May 28, 2016

A conversation with Ti West, director of In A Valley of Violence.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Clea DuVall

May 28, 2016

A conversation with Clea DuVall, director of The Intervention.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Ceyda Torun

May 26, 2016

A conversation with Ceyda Torun, director of Kedi.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Marco Lorenzen, Rene Frelle Petersen, and Jette Sondergaard

May 22, 2016

A conversation with producer Marco Lorenzen, director Rene Frelle Petersen, and actress Jette Sondergaard of Where Have All the Good Men Gone.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with James Redford

May 20, 2016

A conversation with James Redford, director of Resilience.

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Seattle International Film Festival 2016

May 19, 2016

Photos from the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Nathan Adloff

May 19, 2016

A conversation with Nathan Adloff, director of Miles.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Trace Beaulieu

May 18, 2016

A conversation with Trace Beaulieu, actor and writer of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Linas Phillips

May 10, 2016

A conversation with Lina Phillips, director of Rainbow Time.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Nadine Cloete

May 6, 2016

A conversation with Nadine Cloete, director of Action Commandante.

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Leafly

April 20, 2016

Photos from SIFF Cinema's Leafly Presents: A Night of Higher Entertainment

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Jeff Nichols

March 28, 2016

A conversation with Jeff Nichols, director of Midnight Special.

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Taimak

March 25, 2016

A conversation with Taimak, star of the martial arts classic The Last Dragon, about what it was like on set, his upcoming autobiography, and more!

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Stephen Tobolowsky

February 28, 2016

A conversation with Stephen Tobolowsky from Groundhog Day and "Silicon Valley".

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Penelope Spheeris and Anna Fox

February 16, 2016

SIFFcast with Penelope Spheeris and Anna Fox

SIFFcast

SIFFcast with Robert Eggers

February 9, 2016

A talk with Robert Eggers and his work in horror films.

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