Festival Events
Festival Member Preview Night
April 23, 2025
Join us for a SIFF member exclusive event at SIFF Cinema Uptown as we kick off the 51st annual Seattle International Film Festival! Not a member? Become one today!
4th World Media Lab
May 14 - 19, 2025
The 4th World Media Lab is a year-long fellowship for emerging and mid-career Indigenous filmmakers, providing opportunities to develop filmmaking skills and networks through festival participation, hands-on training, masterclasses, workshopping projects in development, pitch activities, and meetings with funders and other industry decision-makers rooted in cultural and community care.
Seattle International Film Festival: Opening Night Film and Party
May 15, 2025
Join us at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, May 15 for the Opening Night Film and Party. Enjoy complimentary drinks and bites from the best Seattle has to offer, as well as music and dancing at the party.
Secret Festival
May 18 - 25, 2025
Take a private trip to the cinema with SIFF’s Secret Festival. Secret Fest is a confidential cinematic excursion that requires each viewer to sign an NDA prior to attending. 11:00am screnings on both Sundays of the Festival, at SIFF Cinema Downtown.
SIFF & CFC Present The Dark Crystal with DJ NicFit
USA | 1982 | 93 min. | Jim Henson, Frank Oz
May 20, 2025
Join the Gelflings as Seattle’s own DJ NicFit creates a live soundtrack for Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s cult fantasy adventure.
Seattle International Film Festival: Closing Night Film and Party
May 24, 2025
Join us at SIFF Cinema Downtown for the Closing Night film on Saturday, May 24, followed by a party at MOHAI with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.