50th Seattle International Film Festival to close with Sing Sing from A24; cast to be honoured with Golden Space Needle Award for Ensemble Acting

SEATTLE – The 50th Seattle International Film Festival will close with Greg Kwedar’s Sing Sing from A24 on Saturday, May 18 at SIFF Cinema Downtown and will be followed by a party at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) to celebrate the close of the Festival and 50 years of surprising cinema.

Sing Sing, which premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and most recently at SXSW winning the Audience Award, follows Divine G (Colman Domingo) as he finds purpose by acting in a theatre group while being incarcerated at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. Starring a cast of formerly incarcerated actors, Sing Sing is a stirring true story exploring resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art. 

Director and co-writer Greg Kwedar will be in attendance and participate in a Q&A after the screening along with members of the film’s ensemble cast, who will receive a Golden Space Needle Award for excellence in Ensemble Acting. 

Following the screening, SIFF will celebrate the close of the festival and 50 years of cinema with a birthday-themed bash at MOHAI featuring live music from DJ Paco, libations from The Walls, Black Raven Brewing, The Pathfinder and Tito's Handmade Vodka. The Closing Night Party will feature a night of philanthropic fun with raffle prizes, a silent auction, dancing, drinks and bites – all complimentary with your ticket.

Tickets for the Closing Night Film & Party are available now online at siff.net/passes and in person at SIFF Cinema box offices and are $76.50 for SIFF members and $86.50 for the general public. Party-only tickets are also available for $46.50 for SIFF members and $51.50 for the general public. 

Closing Night Film & Party
SIFF Cinema Downtown + MOHAI
May 18, 2024

5:30pm - SIFF Cinema Downtown doors open for film ticket holders

6:00pm - SIFF Welcome & Opening Night film Sing Sing begins

Following the film: On-stage Q&A with director and co-writer Greg Kwedar and the film’s ensemble cast

8:00pm - Party at MOHAI begins

The 50th Seattle International Film Festival screens in theaters across the city May 9–19, followed by a week of select films streaming on the SIFF Channel May 20–27.

Passes and ticket packages are on sale now at siff.net/passes. Individual tickets will go on sale to SIFF members on April 17, and to the general public on April 18.

-----------------------

Press inquiries, materials, and interview requests can be made at press@siff.net. SIFF is accepting press accreditation applications for the 50th Seattle International Film Festival now through Monday, April 1

# # #

About SIFF: 
Beginning in 1976 with the annual Seattle International Film Festival, then expanding into year-round programming, SIFF is a 501c3 cultural arts organization whose mission is to create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that SIFF fosters a community that is more informed, aware and alive.

In its four theaters, SIFF offers year-round screenings, Film Talks and a series of spotlight festivals throughout the year. SIFF also serves the community through educational programs and SIFFsupports, a partnership program that hosts and provides technical support to a variety of special screenings and festivals.

For showtimes and event updates, visit siff.net.