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Volunteer Spotlight: Six People Who Make SIFF Shine

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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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SIFFcast with Marc Turtletaub

August 15, 2018

SJ Chiro sits down with producer and director Marc Turtletaub to discuss his new film PUZZLE.

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SIFFcast with Carlos López Estrada

August 6, 2018

SJ Chiro sits down with director Carlos López Estrada to talk about his film BLINDSPOTTING

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SIFFcast with Kimberly Reed and John S. Adams

July 30, 2018

Jeremy sits down with documentary filmmaker Kimberly Reed and investigative journalist John S. Adams to talk about their film DARK MONEY.

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SIFFcast with Pablo Solarz

July 13, 2018

SJ Chiro catches up with THE LAST SUIT director Pablo Solarz about his SIFF Golden Space Needle winning film.

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SIFFcast with Gus Van Sant and Beth Ditto

July 8, 2018

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.

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SIFFcast with Yixi Sun

July 6, 2018

Director Yixi Sun sits down with Jeremy to discuss her new horror film SUSU

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SIFFcast with Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher

June 23, 2018

SJ Chiro sits down with director Bo Burnham and actress Elsie Fisher to discuss their film EIGHTH GRADE (Best Film winner at SIFF 2018).

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SIFFcast with Lisa D'Apolito

June 17, 2018

SJ Chiro sits down with filmmaker Lisa D'Apolito about her new documentary LOVE, GILDA.

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SIFFcast with Luciana Kaplan

June 14, 2018

Jeremy sits down with director Luciana Kaplan to discuss her new documentary RUSH HOUR.

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SIFFcast with Phil Burgers

June 13, 2018

Jeremy sits down with actor Phil Burgers to discuss his role in the new short film THE PASSAGE.

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SIFFcast with Mikko Makela

June 11, 2018

Jeremy chats with director Mikko Makela about his film A Moment in the Reeds.

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SIFFcast with Kristina Wagenbauer

June 11, 2018

Jeremy speaks with Writer/Director Kristina Wagenbauer about her feature debut film, Sashinka, making it's world premiere at SIFF 2018.

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SIFFcast with Aislinn Clarke

June 11, 2018

Director Aislinn Clarke joins Jeremy in the studio to discuss her feature debut The Devil's Doorway.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap June 10

June 10, 2018

A collection of photos from day 23 of the Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap June 9

June 9, 2018

A collection of photos from day 24 of the Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap June 8

June 8, 2018

A collection of photos from day 23 of the Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap June 7

June 7, 2018

A collection of photos from day 22 of the Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap | June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

A collection of photos from day 21 of the Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap | June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

A collection of photos from day 20 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFFcast with Boots Riley

June 5, 2018

Jeremy sits down with rapper, producer, screenwriter and film director Boots Riley to discuss Sorry To Bother You.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap June 4

June 4, 2018

A collection of photos from day 19 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap | June 3, 2018

June 3, 2018

A collection of photos from day 18 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap | June 2, 2018

June 2, 2018

A collection of photos from day 17 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFFcast with Morgan Neville

June 2, 2018

Jeremy Cropf sits down with Academy-Award winning director Morgan Neville to discuss his new documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor.

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SIFFcast with Vlada Knowlton

June 2, 2018

Seattle-based director Vlada Knowlton joins the show to discuss her new documentary The Most Dangerous Year.

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SIFFcast with Anne Rosellini

June 2, 2018

SJ Chiro sits down with local writer/producer Anne Rosellini to talk about her newest film Leave No Trace.

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SIFFcast with Christina Choe

June 2, 2018

SJ Chiro sits down with director Christina Choe to discuss her directorial debut Nancy.

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap June 1

June 1, 2018

A collection of photos from day 16 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.

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SIFFcast with Beth Castle and Madonna Thunder Hawk

June 1, 2018

SJ Chiro chats with the filmmaker and subject of the new documentary WARRIOR WOMEN

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SIFF 2018 Daily Recap May 31

May 31, 2018

A collection of photos from day 15 of the 44th Seattle International Film Festival.

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