Pass and Voucher Exclusions
SIFF Cinema vouchers (including Member, Volunteer, and other complimentary screening vouchers) are valid for most regular priced shows.
The information on this page reflects the films and classes for which SIFF Cinema vouchers are NOT valid. Please see the specific film page for restrictions or updates. Seattle International Film Festival vouchers are not valid for SIFF Cinema programming. Vouchers may be exchanged in person at the SIFF Cinema box office for admission.
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Screenings and classes NOT accepting vouchers:
Joker: Folie À Deux
USA | 2024 | 138 min. | Todd Phillips
October 3 - 17, 2024
Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
Quality Ski Time Film Tour
USA | 2024 | 120 min.
October 3, 2024
The Quality Ski Time Film Tour is back for year four, and we’re bringing you an all-new lineup of the greatest ski films of the year. Presented by Salomon.
Seattle Bach Festival presents Living Bach
Germany | 2023 | 120 min. | Anna Schmidt
October 5, 2024
The Seattle Bach Festival today announced its first public event on Saturday, October 5th at the SIFF Egyptian Theater. The screening of the award-winning documentary Living Bach serves as an announcement of the Seattle Bach Festival. The film shows better than any words can tell the enduring global appeal and power of Bach’s music. Presented by Seattle Bach Festival.
Videograss Search Party Premiere
USA | 2024 | 45 min. | Justin Meyer
October 8, 2024
Videograss returns to once again take over the snowboarding cinema space. Presented by Slush The Magazine.
OPENING NIGHT FILM + PARTY: PONYBOI
USA | 2024 | 163 min. | Esteban Arango
October 10, 2024
Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past. Presented by Seattle Queer Film Festival.
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie
United Kingdom | 114 min. | Justin Martin
October 12 - 14, 2024
Jodie Comer ("Killing Eve") makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.
Paris, Texas (New 4K Restoration)
France | 1984 | 148 min. | Wim Wenders
October 18 - 24, 2024
New German Cinema pioneer Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire) brings his keen eye for landscape to the American Southwest in Paris, Texas, a profoundly moving character study written by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Sam Shepard.
Wings of Desire (4K Restoration)
Germany | 1987 | 128 min. | Wim Wenders
October 18 - 24, 2024
An angel falls in love with a trapeze artist, but in order to be with her, he must relinquish all heavenly duties and privileges. Presented in a new 4K restoration and 5.1 sound mix.
The Wizard of Oz
USA | 1939 | 108 min. | Victor Fleming
October 18 - 24, 2024
In this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams of a land "somewhere over the rainbow." Dorothy's dream comes true when she, her dog, Toto, and her family's house are transported by a tornado to a bright and magical world unlike anything she has seen before. Buy tickets for Wicked by October 23, and get a code for $10 tickets to The Wizard of Oz, screening at SIFF Cinema Downtown October 19-24.
"Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" Seattle Premiere
USA | 2023 | 90 min. | Leah Warshawski & Todd Soliday
October 22, 2024
Seattle Premiere for the award-winning documentary "Uncle Bully's Surf Skool" (39 mins) and Trailer Premiere for "The Fast Runner." Produced by Inflatable Film, Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday. Director Q&A moderated by Warren Etheredge. Presented by Inflatable Film.
Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project
USA | 2024 | 120 min.
Now Playing - Oct 31, 2024
Get ready for thrills and chills! The Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project dares filmmakers to craft a spooky short film in just 48 hours! Presented by CREATE48 Media Network.
The Fall (New 4K Restoration)
USA | 2006 | 117 min. | Tarsem Singh
Now Playing - Oct 31, 2024
Tarsem Singh's visually striking 2006 film tells the story of an injured stuntman (Lee Pace) who weaves an elaborate tale for a young girl (Catinca Untaru) in 1920s Los Angeles.
Scope Screenings
USA | 180 min.
Now Playing - Nov 19, 2024
Join us at Scope Screenings for a monthly celebration of cinema and community. Each session features a diverse lineup of narrative shorts, music videos, and feature trailers. Doors open at 6:30 PM for socializing, with screenings kicking off at 7:30 PM, creating a dynamic hub for creatives and film enthusiasts alike.
SFCS John Hartl PNW Spotlight: The Hidden with Kyle MacLachlan In-Person
USA | 1987 | 97 min. | Jack Sholder
October 30, 2024
A wave of violent crimes baffles authorities in Los Angeles. Detective Tom Beck (Michael Nouri) and FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher (Kyle MacLachlan) team up to face a sinister force from beyond the stars—an intergalactic parasite that leaves a trail of chaos and destruction. Kyle MacLachlan scheduled to attend to receive the Seattle Film Critics Society John Hartl PNW Award and for a post-screening Q&A.
Collide-O-Scope Halloween
USA | 2024 | 120 min.
October 31, 2024
Collide-O-Scope’s annual Halloween celebration returns with a one-of-a-kind found-footage phantasmagoria of hilariously hair-raising film freak-outs and outrageous oddball video! Presented by Collide-O-Scope.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Another Lottery Ticket
Romania | 2023 | 86 min. | Paul Negoescu
November 1, 2024
Dinel, Sile and Pompiliu want to get rich by mining crypto but they soon lose the USB stick with their digital fortune. Lead Actor Dorian Boguță scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
Arc'teryx Winter Film Tour Seattle
180 min.
November 2, 2024
Join us for this year’s Arc’teryx Winter Film Tour in Seattle. Conceived deep in the mountains and now traveling the world, our annual film tour features inspiring short films that celebrate uncommon journeys into the mountains. Presented by Arc'teryx.
Like a Rolling Stone
China | 2024 | 106 min. | Yin Lichuan
Opens November 2, 2024
Having Endured 30 years, a woman resigns from her family roles at the age of 56, leaving behind her identities as wife, mother, and grandmother. She sets off on a road trip with no return date. Virtual post-film Q&A with Director Yin Lichuan on November 3rd. Presented by STArt Film Studio.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Clara
Romania | 2023 | 85 min. | Sabin Dorohoi
November 2, 2024
A Romanian divorced mother working in Germany has to face her failure as a mother in her attempt to become a reliable parent. Screenwriter Ruxandra Ghițescu scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Holy Week
Romania | 2024 | 133 min. | Andrei Cohn
November 2, 2024
In this period drama, the tense relationship between Jewish innkeeper Leiba and his Romanian servant Gheorghe reaches a boiling point. US Premiere. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Libertate
Romania | 2023 | 109 min. | Tudor Giurgiu
November 2, 2024
In the chaotic days of the 1989 revolution, a violent assault on a Police unit escalates into a bloody confrontation. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Nora
Romania | 2023 | 85 min. | Carla-Maria Teaha
November 2, 2024
An intimate documentary into beloved 91 year-old author Nora Iuga’s world and her search for youth and love. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Refuge
Romania | 2023 | 83 min. | Liviu Marghidan
November 2, 2024
Two siblings, who live separately with their divorced parents, reunite on their annual trip to the mountains. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Carbon
Romania | 2022 | 103 min. | Ion Borș
November 3, 2024
Army-bound Dima and Vesea find a carbonized body and are sent on an absurd journey to discover its identity. Producer Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr. scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Gone Wild
Romania | 2012 | 88 min. | Dan Curean
November 3, 2024
The film explores the fate of a herd of wild horses along the Danube Delta through the eyes of Ivan, a young village boy. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Nasty
Romania | 2024 | 103 min. | Tudor Giurgiu
November 3, 2024
A deep dive into the life of Romanian tennis legend Ilie Năstase, the sport's original rebel. US Premiere. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Where Elephants Go
Romania | 2024 | 115 min. | Cătălin Rotaru and Gabi Șarga
November 3, 2024
Nine year-old Leni and childlike intellectual Marcel kick around Bucharest, unruffled by the dark sides of life. US Premiere. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
Perfect Blue
Japan | 1997 | 81 min. | Satoshi Kon
November 4, 2024
Rising pop star Mima has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model, but her fans aren’t ready to see her go… Encouraged by her managers, Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered.
Seattle Polish Film Festival: White Courage
Poland | 115 min.
November 8, 2024
A dramatic tale of love, betrayal, and war in 1930s Poland, set against the backdrop of the Highlands.
Lynden
USA | 2024 | 74 min. | Chris Baron, Bryan Tucker
November 10, 2024
A 17-year-old Ethiopian adoptee leads a racial justice march, sparking a cultural clash in her conservative town. Presented by SEA DOC.
Seattle Polish Film Festival: Doppelgänger. Double
Poland | 120 min.
November 10, 2024
A suspenseful psychological drama inspired by a Cold War agent's life, exploring deception, inner conflict, and the cost of truth.
Paprika
Japan | 2006 | 90 min. | Satoshi Kon
November 11, 2024
Dr. Atsuko Chiba uses a new invention to enter the dreams of her mysteriously troubled patients. When the device is stolen, only Atsuko and her dream alter-ego Paprika can save Tokyo from an apocalyptic dissolution of dreams and reality. A masterfully trippy anime from the director of PERFECT BLUE.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Fate
Turkey | 2024 | 90 min. | Nadim Güç
November 15, 2024
A woman is the beginning of life, and whenever a woman wants to begin again, life begins anew, igniting a flame to change her fate. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Sleep of the Crow
Turkey | 2023 | 88 min. | Tunahan Kurt
November 15, 2024
A man who killed his wife while sleepwalking faces the consequences and tries to protect his son. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Dormitory (Gala Film and Party)
Turkey | 2023 | 118 min. | Nehir Tuna
November 16, 2024
Based on the director's personal experiences, Dormitory tells the story of a young student in 1997, in a politically polarized Turkey, who is sent to a religious dormitory (yurt) and must navigate family expectations and the struggle between religion, secularism and childhood. Winner of multiple awards including Best Film, Best Cinematography (Istanbul Film Festival), and Best Screenplay (Venice Film Festival). Filmmakers in attendance. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Not What You Think
Turkey | 2024 | 107 min. | Vuslat Saraçoğlu
November 16, 2024
Three very different siblings end up meeting at their birthplace due to the mysterious death of their father. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Shorts - Narrative
Turkey | 2024 | 170 min.
November 16, 2024
The STFFShorts Program is part of the STFF Festival, celebrating short films across all genres. The jury is composed primarily of distinguished members from Seattle's vibrant arts community. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Dry Summer
Turkey | 1963 | 90 min. | Metin Erksan
November 17, 2024
Part of Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project, this year's STFF archival presentation of this award winning film from classic Turkish cinema. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Hayat
Turkey | 2023 | 193 min. | Zeki Demirkubuz
November 17, 2024
After a forced engagement with Rıza by her father, Hicran runs away. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Istanbul Trilogy - Meze, Music, Muhabbet
Turkey | 2023 | 65 min. | Ferzan Özpetek
November 17, 2024
Three short films by Ferzan Özpetek about his love for Istanbul and gastronomy. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Shorts - Documentary STFFDocs
Turkey | 2024 | 85 min.
November 17, 2024
STFFDocs is part of STFFShorts Program and a celebration of short documentary films. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Son Hasat
Turkey | 2023 | 123 min. | Cemil Ağacıkoğlu
November 17, 2024
In an Anatolian village a young man has to protect his livelihood against landlords and gangs. Presented by the Seattle Turkish Film Festival.
Millennium Actress
Japan | 2001 | 87 min. | Satoshi Kon, Kô Matsuo
November 18, 2024
When the legendary Ginei Studios shuts down, filmmaker Genya Tachibana and his assistant are tasked with interviewing its reclusive star, Chiyoko Fujiwara, who had retired from the spotlight 30 years prior.
Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project Awards
USA | 2024 | 180 min.
November 19, 2024
Join us for the Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project Awards, celebrating the best in local horror filmmaking. Presented by CREATE48 Media Network.
No Place to Grow Old (Presented by HDC)
USA | 2024 | 45 min. | Davey Schaupp
November 20, 2024
Seattle Premiere presented by HDC | Documentary highlighting the deeply personal stories of seniors unexpectedly facing homelessness, followed by a solutions-oriented panel of experts.
Wicked
USA | 2024 | Jon M. Chu
Opens November 21, 2024
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
RETURN
USA | 2024 | 60 min. | Torstein Horgmo
November 24, 2024
‘RETURN’ follows Torstein Horgmo, Mikey Ciccarelli, Mons Røisland, Brandon Cocard, Brandon Davis, and Raibu Katayama as they push the boundaries of what can be accomplished snowboarding when innovative minds join forces. Presented by Shredbots.
Tokyo Godfathers
Japan | 2004 | 92 min. | Satoshi Kon
November 25, 2024
Christmas in Tokyo. Three homeless friends discover an abandoned newborn in the trash.
Mountains on Stage - Winter Edition 2024
France | 2024 | 150 min.
December 10, 2024
A selection of the best films related to mountain activities on the big screen are presented.
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Max Webster
Opens February 22, 2025
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ("Doctor Who;" "Sex Education") in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Sea Slug Animation Festival
March 8, 2025
A new film festival in Seattle celebrating the ingenuity, creativity, and weirdness of independent animation. Presented by Sea Slug Animation Festival.
CreepTime The Podcast LIVE
90 min.
March 12, 2025
CreepTime LIVE starring Sylas and Stew. A night of haunting tales brought right to you in Seattle. Presented by CreepTime The Podcast.