SEPTEMBER 17 - 24, SIFF PRESENTS WOMEN IN CINEMA

SEATTLE -- August 24, 2015 -- Women in Cinema, SIFF's annual showcase of extraordinary women filmmakers, returns September 17 - 24, celebrating films from around the world in all genres. The eight-day event will feature 14 exciting features and documentaries, all screening at the SIFF Cinema Uptown on Lower Queen Anne. Five of the directors featured will join us to discuss their films at post-screening Q&As.

The Opening Night film, the charming and incisive It's Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong, stars Seattle favorite Jamie Chung (Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actress, Eden). Director Emily Ting will be in attendance; an after-party will be held at Capitol Cider on Capitol Hill.

The following night welcomes legendary director Penelope Spheeris, who will present her groundbreaking cult hit The Decline of Western Civilization, Part 1 - and then introduce her box-office smash Wayne's World. Party on.

This year's lineup also includes Holly Morris's The Babushkas of Chernobyl (produced by local writing organization, Hedgebrook); Finding Gastón, a Culinary Cinema selection about the leading farm-to-table chef in Peru; Catherine Hardwick's latest Miss You Already starring Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore; documentarian Vanessa Hope's insightful All Eyes and Ears; and maverick filmmaker Ondi Timoner's Brand: A Second Coming. In addition to attending the screening of her film, Timoner will conduct a documentary filmmaking masterclass.

"Women directors still make up less than 10% of the highest grossing mainstream films each year," notes SIFF's Artistic Director, Carl Spence. "That's partly why we love bringing the work of incredible female filmmakers to our audience." Adds Beth Barrett, SIFF's Director of Programming, "And the bonus is that these are simply amazing films. Women in Cinema is our chance to show that there's every reason to further embrace these exceptional voices."

Ticket & Pass Info:

Individual Tickets: $12 | $11 Youth (20 & under) and Seniors (65+) | $7 Members

Festival Pass: $60 | $40 Members (includes Opening Night Film & Party)

Opening Night Film and Party: $25 | $20 Members

See the Full Lineup

About SIFF

Founded in 1976, SIFF creates experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world with the Seattle International Film Festival, SIFF Cinema, and SIFF Education. Recognized as one of the top film festivals in North America, the Seattle International Film Festival is the largest, most highly attended film festival in the United States, reaching more than 150,000 annually. The 25-day festival is renowned for its wide-ranging and eclectic programming, presenting over 450 features, short films, and documentaries from over 80 countries each year. SIFF Cinema exhibits premiere theatrical engagements, repertory, classic, and revival film showings 365 days a year on five screens at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian, SIFF Cinema Uptown, and SIFF Film Center, reaching more than 120,000 attendees annually. SIFF Education offers educational programs for all audiences serving more than 13,000 students and youth in the community with free programs each year.

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