How to Fest

How to fest

On this page:
Find Films
Buy Tickets
Pass Pick-up
Streaming Access
Know Before You Go
Stay Up to Date


FIND FILMS

FESTIVAL PROGRAMS
Browse lists of every film on our Programs & Competitions pages or view the program PDF.

FILM FINDER
Search for films or filter by program, genre, and more.

PROGRAMMERS’ PICKS
Explore our programmers’ film favorites for Festival 2024, so you know what not to miss.

BUY TICKETS

ONLINE PURCHASES

If you are a SIFF Member, be sure to log in to your account first to receive your discount.

  • Theater: Click the showtime to purchase a ticket.
  • Streaming: Click the “Buy Streaming Ticket” button to purchase a ticket.*

*Note: Some streaming films are restricted to audiences in WA State. See the list on the Film Finder in the “Streaming WA State Only” filter under Programs.

IN-PERSON PURCHASES

  • April 18–May 19 at SIFF Cinema venues (Egyptian, Film Center, Uptown, Downtown) - Box Offices open 30 minutes prior to the first screening of the day.
  • May 10–19 at Festival venues - Box Offices open one hour prior to the first screening of the day.

REDEEMING TICKET PACKS & VOUCHERS

To redeem a Festival 6-Pack, log in to your account on siff.net or goelevent.com and select Fulfill Package. On the film page, the Festival 6-Pack option ($0) will appear in the ticket menu. Add the quantity of tickets you would like and add to cart. Complete order at checkout.

Check out an Elevent video tutorial on redeeming a ticket pack here, or a written guide here.

To redeem an individual voucher, add ticket(s) to your cart and apply the voucher code in the extras box at checkout.

Ticket packs and vouchers may also be exchanged in person at any SIFF box office or over the phone at 206.464.5830.

PASS PICK-UP

PASSES MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE SIFF FILM CENTER.

  • April 18–May 8: 10:00am–5:00pm weekdays only
  • May 9–19: 10:00am–6:00pm daily

PROVIDE PASS INFORMATION

Log in to goelevent.com and select Account from the drop down menu at the top right. Select Your Credentials to add required information (name, photo) to your Festival pass. Find step-by-step instructions with images here.

STREAMING ACCESS

WATCH ANYTIME MAY 20-27

Access will begin at 12:00am May 20 and end at 11:59pm PST on May 27. To see a list of available films and get more info, visit siff.net/feststream.

HOW TO WATCH

  • Online at watch.siff.net
  • SIFF TV app (Roku, AppleTV, FireTV, AndroidTV)
  • Airplay from an Apple device to a Smart Tv
  • Cast from PC/Android to a Chromecast device

    Ticket holders - After you’ve purchased your ticket(s), you will receive a confirmation email, followed by an access email with your voucher code. Access emails are sent once films become available to watch, beginning May 20. Go to watch.siff.net or the SIFF TV app and enter the voucher code. Once you start a film, you have up to 48 hours to complete the film.

    Passholders - Log in at watch.siff.net or on the SIFF TV app using the same email and password you used to purchase your pass. You will be able to access all available films May 20-27.

    Most films are geoblocked to viewers within the U.S. If there are additional restrictions, those will be clearly marked in the film descriptions online. Some streaming films are restricted to audiences in WA State. See the list on the Film Finder in the “Streaming WA State Only” filter under Programs.

    See Streaming FAQ

    KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

    Venue Information: Check out siff.net/festvenues for details on each venue, including accessibility and parking tips.

    Arrive early: Lines start forming up to an hour early and you must arrive at least 10 minutes before showtime to ensure a seat. Ticket holders or passholders arriving after 10 minutes prior to showtime are considered late and may not be seated. Refer to your ticket or pass for entry guidelines.

    Find your line: Follow the signs and be sure to stand in the correct line (Pass Holders, Ticket Holders, or Standby).

    Standby: In the event that all advance tickets have been sold, Standby tickets may become available for purchase. A Standby line will form at the venue, usually one hour before showtime. At approximately 10 minutes to a program’s scheduled start time, available seats are counted and sold on a first-come, first-served basis to those in line. Standby tickets are sold only to those waiting in the Standby line at the time of sale. Vouchers are valid as payment. Please note that not all screenings on Standby will have tickets released.

    Code of conduct: SIFF strives to foster the most inclusive festival possible. SIFF is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for EVERYONE, regardless of gender, gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion. SIFF will absolutely not tolerate harassment in any form, including at any of our online events or in chat rooms or forums.

    Read more at siff.net/termsandconditions.

    Accessibility: We seek to ensure that all events are accessible for everyone and welcome feedback to improve our services. Learn more at siff.net/accessibility or contact us with questions or concerns at info@siff.net or 206.464.5830.

    Open Caption Screenings: SIFF is proud to offer open caption screenings to welcome deaf and hard of hearing audiences, as well as anyone who benefits from viewing captions. Check siff.net/opencaptions for a full list.

    STAY UP TO DATE

    For schedule changes, daily updates, TBA announcements, and more, visit siff.net or sign up for SIFF News email at siff.net/enews.

    Questions or Feedback?

    For ticketing inquiries: boxoffice@siff.net / For Festival-related feedback: info@siff.net

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