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Volunteer Spotlight: Six People Who Make SIFF Shine
April 7, 2025
Volunteers don’t just make SIFF possible—they make SIFF phenomenal. With the 51st Seattle International Film Festival on the horizon and our Annual Volunteer Meeting coming up April 13, we thought it’d be the perfect time to highlight a few volunteers whose appreciation of film and excellence of service help create the inviting, inclusive Festival that Seattleites love.
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A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival (April 14-24, 2022).
Festival, Video
A montage of clips from 2022 Seattle International Film Festival films, produced by First Sight Productions.
Festival
Looking to get the most out of your Festival experience? SIFF has just the trick to aid you on your quest to seek new cinema.
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A list of guests scheduled to attend the 48th Seattle International Film Festival.
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Hide & Seek New Cinema with SIFF’s hidden Festival Golden Tickets.
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Seattle International Film Festival 2022 greetings from Diana Knauf, SIFF Board President.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the 27 humans who programmed the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, News
A sneak peek at 10 buzzworthy titles predicted to be this year’s fan favorites at the 48th Seattle International Film Festival. Full lineup announced on March 30.
Festival, Video
The official trailer for the 48th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
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Seattle International Film Festival 2022 Merch is Here!
Festival
Embrace the 48th Seattle International Film Festival by applying these #SeekNewCinema social media toolkit tenets.
Cinema
In celebration of our 14th annual Noir City film festival, SIFF cinema staff select their favorite Neo-Noir films that in some way complicate, add to, or explore the classic black-and-white Noir film genre of tough gumshoes, classy broads, and the futility of man's world.
Cinema
To celebrate the release of Pedro Almodovar's Parallel Mothers, SIFF Cinema staff share their favorite maternal characters in film.
Events, News
LANGSTON produces another blockbuster Crash camp in the Central District.
Cinema
With the release of Kenneth Branagh's Belfast, SIFF Cinema staff share their favorite coming of age flicks.
Festival, Industry, News
The 4th World Media Lab 2021 fellows talk on Nia Tero's Seedcast about the state of Native filmmaking and how Indigenous-focused spaces make room for growth.
Cinema
Purchase a Cinema Italian Style pass by October 31, 2021 and receive a complimentary pizza from Tutta Bella.
Cinema
The SIFF staff—also known as “SIFFRAFF”—are so delighted by our upcoming DocFest that we decided to create a list of our favorite documentaries.
Events, News
With Nia Tero, we are thrilled to present the first cINeDIGENOUS Summer Film & Drive-In Series! The series features Indigenous-made films from around the world and all events are free and open to the public.
Industry
SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett enlightens us on what's involved in being a film festival jury member, and recommends some films from the Milwaukee Film Festival 2021 lineup.
Festival, Industry, SIFFcast
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Forum with Gemma Gracewood (Letterboxd), Lilly Riber (MUBI), and Lela Meadow-Conner (Film Festival Alliance).
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of Son of Monarchs and Super Frenchie.
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of Fruits of Labor and Waikiki.
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the filmmakers from Final Exam, The Teacher, and Get the Hell Out.
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A full list of the award-winning films from the 47th Seattle International Film Festival (April 8-18, 2021).
Festival, News
A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 47th annual Seattle International Film Festival (April 8-18, 2021).
Festival, SIFFcast
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of Wyrm, Potato Dreams of America, Strawberry Mansion, The Dog Who Wouldn't Be Quiet, and The Pink Cloud
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Q&A with Ma Belle, My Beauty director Marion Hill.
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of I’M FINE (Thanks for Asking) and Topside.
Festival
Meet Marlowe Dobbe, the Portland-based artist who illustrated the 2021 Seattle International Film Festival artwork.
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors from the Ibero-American Cinema program.
SIFF Suggests
The Seattle Black Film Festival is presenting a stellar line-up of 80+ films from across the diaspora.
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with the directors of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street and Truman and Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation.
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Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with five directors with films in the WTF program.
Festival
We asked director Rachel Carey for a list of her fave hair movies in celebration of her blackly comic feature debut Deadly Cuts, set in a working-class Dublin hair salon.
Festival, SIFFcast
Recording of a SIFF 2021 Roundtable discussion with several documentary short filmmakers.
Festival, SIFFcast
Recording of a SIFF 2021 live Q&A with Summertime director Carlos López Estrada plus actors/writers/poets Tyris Winter and Mila Cuda.
Events, Festival
Honoring the past and present of Indigenous film education and curation at SIFF.
Festival, Video
A montage of clips from 2021 Seattle International Film Festival films, produced by First Sight Productions.
Festival
Have some bingo fun with these tips on how to get the best out of your 2021 Seattle International Film Festival.
The recipient 2021 Mayor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film is Vivian Hua (華婷婷): writer, filmmaker, organizer, and Executive Director of Northwest Film Forum.
Festival, SIFFcast
SIFFcast sits down with filmmakers Iuli Gerbase (The Pink Cloud) and Cássio Pereira Dos Santo (Valentina) to talk about their feature debuts, both screening as part of SIFF's 2021 Ibero-American Cinema program.
Festival, SIFFcast
SIFFcast sits down with a few of the filmmakers from the 47th Seattle International Film Festival's Northwest Connections program to discuss casting locally, filming in Washington, and finishing their films in the midst of a pandemic.
Cinema, Festival
Shop SIFF and Seattle International Film Festival merchandise at the siffshop.net.
Festival, Video
New Works-in-Progress Forum curator Kathleen McInnis describes the moment that sparked the idea for the program.
Festival, Video
The official trailer for the 47th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the 27 humans who programmed the 47th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
Seattle International Film Festival 2021 greetings from Artistic Director Beth Barrett and Festival Programming Manager Stan Shields.
SIFFcast
We welcome back "Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller, host of TCM's Noir Alley, to talk about Noir City (February 14-20, 2020 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian).
SIFFcast
In part two of this special Best of 2019 series, we continuing recapping the past year in film and chat with director Kasi Lemmons about her hit Oscar-nominated film Harriet.
SIFFcast
In this special two-part episode, we recap the past year in film with stunt coordinator Robert Nagle, who talks about creating racing sequences for the acclaimed Ford v Ferrari.
SIFFcast
On the third episode of Scared SIFF 2019, Clinton and Colleen discuss the most memorable portrayals of Satan in film and Clinton chats with comedian Emmett Montgomery about Ari Aster’s Midsommar.
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Photos from SIFF's annual fundraising gala, Sip for SIFF.
SIFFcast
The ScaredSIFF crew interviews SATANIC PANIC director Chelsea Stardust and discuss folk horror films.
SIFFcast
SIFF WTF programmers Clinton McClung and Colleen O'Holleran provide a primer on director Herschell Gordon Lewis and interview the filmmakers of Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street.
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Photos from SIFF's annual celebration of French-language film at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 7, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 6, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 5, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 4, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 3, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 2, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on June 1, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 31, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 30, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 28, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 27, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 26, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 25, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 24, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 23, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 22, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 21, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 19, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 18, 2019.
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Photos from the 45th Seattle International Film Festival on May 17, 2019.
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Photos from the Opening Night of the 45th Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, Video
The official trailer for the 45th Seattle International Film Festival!
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Photos from the 2019 Volunteer Meeting for new and returning Seattle International Film Festival volunteers.
SIFFcast
Jeremy and SJ recap the cinematic highlights of 2018 with a panel of filmmakers, film critics, and programmers.
SIFFcast
A conversation with Scared SIFF The Halloween Episode, featuring actress Barbara Crampton and Isabella Price
SIFFcast
A Conversation with Shriek: Women in Film Class, with guests Evan J. Peterson and Heather Marie Bartels
SIFFcast
The ScaredSIFF crew talks about diversity and representation in genre filmmaking, and to actor John Cho about his work on "The Exorcist" series and new film SEARCHING.
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Photos from SIFF's annual fundraising gala, Sip for SIFF.
SIFFcast
The ScaredSIFF crew talks about home video and to the director and producer of the new web series, STROWLERS
SIFFcast
Jeremy talks with SIFF WTF Programmers Clinton McClung and Colleen O'Holleran for the first episode of Scared SIFF
SIFFcast
Jeremy talks Cat Video Fest with Will Braden and Rebecca Oertel
SIFFcast
Jeremy talks with Megumi Sasaki, director of A WHALE OF A TALE
SIFFcast
Jeremy sits down with Jon M. Chu, director of the new smash-hit romantic comedy CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro sits down with producer and director Marc Turtletaub to discuss his new film PUZZLE.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro sits down with director Carlos López Estrada to talk about his film BLINDSPOTTING
SIFFcast
Jeremy sits down with documentary filmmaker Kimberly Reed and investigative journalist John S. Adams to talk about their film DARK MONEY.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro catches up with THE LAST SUIT director Pablo Solarz about his SIFF Golden Space Needle winning film.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro chats with legendary Pacific Northwest filmmaker Gus Van Sant and actress/musician Beth Ditto about their new film DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT.
SIFFcast
Director Yixi Sun sits down with Jeremy to discuss her new horror film SUSU
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro sits down with director Bo Burnham and actress Elsie Fisher to discuss their film EIGHTH GRADE (Best Film winner at SIFF 2018).
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro sits down with filmmaker Lisa D'Apolito about her new documentary LOVE, GILDA.
SIFFcast
Jeremy sits down with director Luciana Kaplan to discuss her new documentary RUSH HOUR.
SIFFcast
Jeremy sits down with actor Phil Burgers to discuss his role in the new short film THE PASSAGE.
SIFFcast
Jeremy chats with director Mikko Makela about his film A Moment in the Reeds.
SIFFcast
Jeremy speaks with Writer/Director Kristina Wagenbauer about her feature debut film, Sashinka, making it's world premiere at SIFF 2018.
SIFFcast
Director Aislinn Clarke joins Jeremy in the studio to discuss her feature debut The Devil's Doorway.
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A collection of photos from day 23 of the Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 24 of the Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 23 of the Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 22 of the Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 21 of the Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 20 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
Jeremy sits down with rapper, producer, screenwriter and film director Boots Riley to discuss Sorry To Bother You.
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A collection of photos from day 19 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 18 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 17 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
Jeremy Cropf sits down with Academy-Award winning director Morgan Neville to discuss his new documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor.
SIFFcast
Seattle-based director Vlada Knowlton joins the show to discuss her new documentary The Most Dangerous Year.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro sits down with local writer/producer Anne Rosellini to talk about her newest film Leave No Trace.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro sits down with director Christina Choe to discuss her directorial debut Nancy.
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A collection of photos from day 16 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro chats with the filmmaker and subject of the new documentary WARRIOR WOMEN
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A collection of photos from day 15 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 14 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photographs from day 13 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival
SIFFcast
SIFFcast talks with Director Brett Haley about his new film HEARTS BEAT LOUD.
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A collection of photographs from day 12 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 11 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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A collection of photos from day 10 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
WTF and Midnight Movie programmers Clinton McClung and Colleen O'Holleran pick some of their highlights from the 2018 festival.
SIFFcast
SIFFcast talks with Seattle-based Director Megan Griffiths about her new film SADIE.
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Photography from day seven of the Seattle International Film Festival
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Photography from day six of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival
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Photography from day five of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
Marco Collins, Kim Voynar, and Nathaniel Pinzon talk about the SIFF 2018 VR Zone.
SIFFcast
SIFFcast talks with Writer/Director Lucy Coleman and actress Sarah Gaul about their new film HOT MESS.
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Photography from day five of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
SIFFcast chats with Michael McNamara and Aaron Hancox about their new documentary CATWALK: TALES FROM THE CAT SHOW CIRCUIT
SIFFcast
SIFFcast talks with director Bart Layton about his new heist film AMERICAN ANIMALS.
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Photography from day four of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.
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Photography from day three of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
SIFFcast Programmers Picks with Dan Doody
SIFFcast
SJ Chiro, co-host of SIFFcast, interviews Brent Hodge
SIFFcast
SIFFcast chats with Pascal Plante about his film FAKE TATTOOS.
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Photography from day two of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival
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Photography from the Opening Night of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival
SIFFcast
SIFF Programmer, Hebe Tabachnick discusses her top picks for the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.
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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap May 16: SIFF VR Zone Press Launch
SIFFcast
SIFF Programming Manager, Stan Shields discusses his top picks for the 44th Annual Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
SIFF Programmer, Megan Leonard discusses her top picks for the 44th Annual Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
SIFF's Artistic Director Beth Barrett discusses her top picks for the 44th Annual Seattle International Film Festival.
SIFFcast
SIFFcast chats with directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen about their new documentary RBG, about the legal legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.