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Volunteer Spotlight: Six People Who Make SIFF Shine

Festival

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.

Cinema, Events, Video

Kyle MacLachlan presented the SFCS John Hartl PNW Spotlight Award at SIFF

November 1, 2024

The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) presented Kyle MacLachlan the 2024 John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight Award, followed by a screening of The Hidden (1987) and a post-film discussion.

Cinema

November at SIFF

October 31, 2024

With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this November at SIFF Cinemas.

Cinema

Film Notes: The Red Shoes

October 23, 2024

The Red Shoes (1948) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

Cinema, Events, Photo Gallery

SIFF DocFest 2024

October 18, 2024

A photo recap of SIFF DocFest, our annual weeklong film festival bringing you the best documentaries from around the world, taking place October 3-10, 2024.

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Cinema, Festival, Video

Cinema Italian Style | Trailer

October 17, 2024

SIFF's annual celebration of Italian film. Entering its 16th year, the festival will take place November 7–14, 2024 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

Cinema, Events

Upcoming Q&As and Special Guests

October 16, 2024

Throughout the year, we’re pleased to offer chances to hear directly from filmmakers, performances and panel discussions, and more unique experiences around movies. Secure your tickets now for these events featuring filmmakers and other special guests over the next couple of months.

Cinema

Film Notes: Black Narcissus

October 16, 2024

Black Narcissus (1947) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

Cinema

Film Notes: A Matter Of Life And Death

October 9, 2024

A Matter Of Life And Death (1946) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

Cinema

October at SIFF

October 1, 2024

With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, series, events, and more! See what's happening this October at SIFF Cinemas.

Cinema

Film Notes: I Know Where I’m Going!

October 1, 2024

I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) film notes by Tova Gannana for our Enchanted Evenings: The Boundless Cinema of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger series, running September to November 2024 at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.

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