Seattle Film Critics Society PNW Award Nominees
December 6–8, 2024
The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) is an association of professional critics working to facilitate a community that supports local productions and festivals; enhances public education, awareness, and appreciation of cinema; and strengthens the bonds of critical dialogue as it pertains to the cinematic arts. Since 2022, the SFCS has honored Pacific Northwest filmmaking as part of our annual awards. To celebrate the many talented filmmakers who call our region home and who produce work here, a nominating committee considers films released throughout the year whose primary production was in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, or Idaho) and selects five finalists. The winner is determined by a vote of all SFCS members.
SFCS: Rainier: A Beer Odyssey
USA | 2024 | 124 min. | Isaac Olsen
December 6, 2024
Crack open a cold one with the epic story of Rainier Beer and its world-famous 1970s advertising campaign. Filmmakers/producers Isaac Olsen, Justin Peterson, and Robby Peterson are scheduled to be in attendance for an intro and post-film Q&A.
SFCS: All We Carry
USA | 2024 | 87 min. | Cady Voge
December 7, 2024
Honduran refugees find sanctuary in a Seattle synagogue, who show mercy on them as they await asylum. Filmmaker Cady Voge is scheduled to be in attendance for an intro and post-film Q&A.
SFCS: Strange Darling
USA | 2023 | 96 min. | JT Mollner
December 7, 2024
Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree. We’re thrilled to be showing J.T. Mollner’s twisty tale Strange Darling as part of our best-of PNW series. Not only will you be able to see this cult hit with a crowd, but you'll be able to hear from stars Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald, and Ed Begley Jr. in a Q&A after the film.
SFCS: Gasoline Rainbow
USA | 2023 | 108 min. | Bill Ross IV, Turner Ross
December 8, 2024
Reimagining the road movie with the next generation of misfits, celebrated directorial duo the Ross Brothers make a coming-of-age film that runs on free-flowing feeling. Alive with friendship and the promise of the moment, Gasoline Rainbow is a beautiful reminder of what matters and what’s real.
SFCS: Fish War
USA | 2024 | 79 min. | Jeff Ostenson, Charles Atkinson, Skylar Wagner
December 8, 2024
In 1974, a conservative federal judge upheld Indigenous fishing rights in Washington, ending violent clashes with law enforcement and laying the foundation for environmental stewardship in this locally produced activism documentary. Filmmakers/producers Jeff Ostenson, Ed Johnstone, Trevor Pyle, and Rodney Sisson are scheduled to be in attendance for an intro and post-film Q&A.