51st Seattle International Film Festival

Passes and ticket packs on sale now.

Seattle International Film Festival 2025. Escape to the reel world May 15-25.

Escape to the Reel World at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival. Celebrate independent cinema as a destination with screenings in person May 15–25 at venues across Seattle, and extend your vacation with select encores streaming on the SIFF Channel May 26–June 1.

As always, the Festival will spotlight new voices alongside established directors, films from more than 80 countries, sensational hit independents, and films that have yet to break through to US audiences. There are a lot of sights to see, so come prepared for a stacked itinerary.

Passes and ticket packs on sale now. The full lineup will be revealed with tickets on sale to members on April 23. Tickets on sale to the public April 24.

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SIFFtv: Festival First Look

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SIFFtv: Festival First Look

SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett and SIFF Associate Director of Festival Programming Stan Shields reveal the first six films that will be included in the 51st Seattle International Film Festival lineup. SIFF Community Engagement Manager Hannah Baek moderates the conversation.

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