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Cinema
A Note on English Filmmaker Michael Powell
August 26, 2024
In advance of our new weekly Powell and Pressburger series opening on September 18, series curator Greg Olson reflects on how legendary English filmmaker Michael Powell inspired him, and how they came to be friends.
Festival
Seattle International Film Festival 2023 greetings from SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett and SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara.
Cinema, Industry, News
SIFF has acquired the Seattle Cinerama Theater and will be reopening the venue in 2023.
Festival
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
Nights Of Cabiria (1957) film notes by Tova Gannana for Greg Olson’s Life is a Feast: The Cinema of Federico Fellini at SIFF.
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Festival
Seattle International Film Festival 2023 greetings from Diana Knauf, SIFF Board President.
Festival
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
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
The official trailer for the 49th Seattle International Film Festival, returning in person May 11–21, 2023.
Cinema
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
Take another peek into the movieverse with more Seattle International Film Festival titles just announced.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the 25 programmers who watch films year-round to pluck the best of the best for the Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival
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
Take a peek into the movieverse with the first six 49th Seattle International Film Festival titles just announced.
Industry, News
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
Our Graphic Designer and resident animation aficionado Reese Iliakis writes about his favorite animated features and what makes the medium so special.
Festival
Wondering what Seattle International Film Festival pass type is right for you? Take our quiz to find your perfect match.
Cinema, Events, Photo Gallery
Opening night of the 15th annual Noir City film festival at SIFF Cinema Egyptian on February 10, 2023.
Cinema, Festival, Industry, News
Full list of nominees for the 2023 Academy Awards, highlighting those that have played at SIFF.
Cinema
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
A look into SIFF Graphic Designer Reese Iliakis' wonderfully informative Saturday Morning Cartoons introductions.
Cinema, Events, Festival, Industry
Programmer Angelo Acerbi answers a few questions from SIFF's Director of Marketing, Elodie Rousseau-Vercel, on the Cinema Italian Style festival.
Cinema, Events
SIFF Programmer Dan Doody shares his thoughts on cats in film.
Cinema
SIFF Programmer Dan Doody shares his thoughts on Universal Monsters.
Cinema, Events, News
SIFF Contributor Emily Sawan details the novels of Philip K. Dick and their adaptations featured at SIFF.
Cinema, Events, News
All tickets, for all movies, formats, and showtimes for no more than $3!
Cinema
Three members of our SIFF staff contribute their perspectives on auteur theory.
Events, News
SIFF Launches Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
Cinema, Events, Industry
SIFF Interviews Jan Haaken, Director of Our Bodies, Our Doctors
Festival, News
Seattle International Film Festival Senior Programmer Maryna Ajaja passed away on June 25, 2022. We will remember and love her always.
Cinema
SIFF Staff compile a list of their favorite musical biopics.
Cinema
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.
Festival, Industry, News
A full list of the award-winning films from the 48th Seattle International Film Festival (April 14-24, 2022).
Festival, News
A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival (April 14-24, 2022).
Festival
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
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.
Festival
Seattle International Film Festival 2022 greetings from Diana Knauf, SIFF Board President.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the 27 humans who programmed the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, News
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.