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SIFFtv Festival First Look

March 26, 2025

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.

Festival, News

Festival First Look: Six Landmarks of the Reel World

March 26, 2025

The countdown has begun to the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, your destination for the most transporting of international and independent film. In anticipation of your escape to the Reel World, you’ve circled May 15 on your calendar, and it’s time to start planning your itinerary. Although our full film lineup won’t go live until April 23, here’s a first look at the first-rate amenities you’ll enjoy on this most enchanting getaway.

Festival, News

Festival Poster Reveal: Escape to the Reel World

March 6, 2025

See the poster art, as well as which local theaters are joining SIFF venues to host in-person screenings for the festival, screening May 15-25 across Seattle.

Cinema, News

Changes to our Pricing as of February 28, 2025

February 6, 2025

Beginning Friday, February 28, SIFF will be making changes to our pricing across cinemas. Learn more about these changes including ticket pricing, SIFF Membership updates, new cinema passes & ticket bundles, and the best way to save.

News

David Lynch, 1946-2025: SIFFRAFF Reflections

January 16, 2025

SIFF staff reflect on the influence of visionary auteur David Lynch, who passed away this month at the age of 78.

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Cinema, News

Update on SIFF Cinema Egyptian

November 7, 2024

The building where SIFF Cinema Egyptian is housed experienced a significant pipe leak on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. As a result, there is damage to multiple floors of the building and the theater will be closed for the foreseeable future.

Festival, Industry, News

SIFF 2024 Award Winners

May 19, 2024

A full list of the award-winning films from the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.

Festival, News

King County Proclamation of Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 is officially Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day in King County.

Festival, News

50th Seattle International Film Festival Merch is Here!

April 30, 2024

Our Festival Merch has hit the SIFF Shop! Celebrate in style with a fabulous and festive tee, hat, hoodie, and more. Order online, or get your merch in-person on Opening Night or at our Lounge or Downtown shop locations.

News

Impact Report 2023

April 22, 2024

We are thrilled to share SIFF’s 2023 Impact Report, reflecting some of the incredible work and diverse activities you helped us and our film community achieve.

Cinema, Festival, News

2024 cINeDIGENOUS Program Highlights

April 12, 2024

A sneak preview of some of the films featured in the cINeDIGENOUS program at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.

Cinema, News

An Update to Our In-Person Ticket Pricing

March 6, 2024

As of Friday, March 1, SIFF has introduced a $2.00 service fee per ticket to all in-person purchases.

Cinema, News

$6 Movie Mondays

September 13, 2023

SIFF is excited to announce the start of $6 Movie Mondays at all SIFF Cinemas on September 18th. (Exclusions may apply.)

Cinema, Industry, News

SIFF Acquires Seattle Cinerama Theater

May 11, 2023

SIFF has acquired the Seattle Cinerama Theater and will be reopening the venue in 2023.

Festival, News

Festival Tease: Explore the First 6 Titles

March 14, 2023

Take a peek into the movieverse with the first six 49th Seattle International Film Festival titles just announced.

Industry, News

Beth's Oscars Recap 2023

March 13, 2023

SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett recaps the 95th Academy Awards from Michelle Yeoh's historic moment as first Asian Best Actress winner to the SIFF 2022 Opening Night film (Navalny) winning for Best Documentary.

Cinema, Festival, Industry, News

Oscar Nominees 2023 x SIFF

January 25, 2023

Full list of nominees for the 2023 Academy Awards, highlighting those that have played at SIFF.

Cinema, Events, News

SIFFRAFF Musings: The Magic of Ponyo

December 6, 2022

A look into SIFF Graphic Designer Reese Iliakis' wonderfully informative Saturday Morning Cartoons introductions.

Cinema, Events, News

Dreams of Memory, Dreams of You: The Films of Philip K. Dick

September 14, 2022

SIFF Contributor Emily Sawan details the novels of Philip K. Dick and their adaptations featured at SIFF.

Cinema, Events, News

Celebrate National Cinema Day at SIFF with $3 Tickets on September 3

August 28, 2022

All tickets, for all movies, formats, and showtimes for no more than $3!

Events, News

Become a Year-Round Volunteer at SIFF!

July 22, 2022

SIFF Launches Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities

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