Open Caption Screenings

SIFF is excited to bring more open caption screenings to better welcome deaf and hard of hearing audiences, as well as anyone who benefits from viewing captions. On this page, you'll find a list of films that will be presented with open captions.

During the Seattle International Film Festival (May 9-19, 2024), second screenings will be presented with open captions when available. For a full list, check this page once the lineup has been announced on April 17.

During non-Festival dates (May 9-19), Tuesday and Sunday screenings will be presented with open captions when available (listed here).

WHAT ARE OPEN CAPTIONS?

Open captioning is when the dialogue and sounds of a film are written as text that is overlaid on the film image for anyone in the audience to see. It is considered passive assistance, a service that is there to use or ignore.

We understand that open captions can be distracting for those who are not accustomed to using them, but in the spirit of making SIFF accessible for all cinephiles we appreciate your consideration for those who need open captions.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

All SIFF Cinema venues and Seattle International Film Festival external venues will remain equipped with Assistive Listening devices on days when open captioning is not offered. Check-in with the Cinema or Festival Venue Manager to locate the devices at your venue.

All SIFF Cinema venues and Seattle International Film Festival external venues are equipped with Closed Captioning and Descriptive Listening devices, but services may vary per film. Call 206-464-5830 or email info@siff.net for more information.