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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.

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SIFF 2024 Wrapped

January 10, 2025

Our SIFF 2024 Wrapped. Thank you to Assistant Cinema Manager Jesse Broucek for putting this together, and thank you to all SIFF staff for making the moviegoing experience something to adore in 2024!

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January at SIFF

January 6, 2025

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

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Movies are our Mission

December 19, 2024

These are films that show the magic that is seeing movies together, the beauty of the cinema experience, or lives inspired by film. SIFF is a nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education. Help us preserve the cinema experience today.

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Championing Cinema for 50 Years

December 13, 2024

As a nonprofit arts organization, your support makes a difference in our mission to strengthen independent filmmaking and expand the power of connection through cinema.

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December at SIFF

December 2, 2024

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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