Programs & Events

Year-round programs that celebrate film’s unique power to share original stories, diverse perspectives, and rich emotional journeys

From weeklong film festivals and youth camps to evening film talks and more, our programs bring film fans together to continue the conversation, inspire action, or pose a question.

FILM FESTIVALS

Noir City

Save the date! Noir City 2025 is happening! Stay tuned for date and venue confirmation, as we’re shifting locations this year due to SIFF Cinema Egyptian’s temporary closure.

Festival

Save the date — our 51st Festival will take place May 15–25, 2025 at SIFF Cinemas and venues throughout the city.

DocFest

Annual celebration of documentary films, which returned for its fourth year October 3-10, 2024 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

Cinema Italian Style

Annual festival featuring the finest of modern Italian cinema. November 7-14, 2024 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

Grant Programs

SIFF Grant for Courageous Documentary Filmmaking

Providing $400,000 in funding available for Washington State documentary filmmakers with projects rooted in moral courage.

FILM SERIES

Holiday Favorites

Celebrate the season with beloved films that the whole family will enjoy, including The Muppet Christmas Carol* (Dec 5, 7, 8), plus our Fiddler on the Roof Sing-along (Dec 25) and Moulin Rouge! New Year’s Eve Sing-along (Dec 31).

*$5 tickets for children 2-12, free for under 2.

Unstreamable

The hunt for rare movies just got easier. SIFF is thrilled to partner with Scarecrow Video's cult film column Unstreamable to bring you movies that are too wild for algorithms.

The Art of Studio Ghibli

Welcome to The Art of Studio Ghibli, a film series celebrating the unparalleled artistry of one of the most influential animation studios in history.

FILM EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Youth Education

Weeklong summer filmmaking camps for youth ages 9–15. Registration open now.

Adult Education

Cinema education, discussions, and workshops for the public.

At the Festival

Week-long camps, single-day workshops, and opportunities for youth during the Festival.

CINEMA PROGRAMS

SIFF Cinema

An ever-rotating selection of movies—in theaters and streaming—to enjoy year-round.

Talking Pictures

Local luminaries present a movie of their choice with an extended introduction about its impact.

Movie Club

A monthly meet-up with fellow movie-lovers for classic flicks followed by lively discussion.

$6 Movie Mondays

Enjoy $6 tickets for all Monday showtimes* at the Uptown, Egyptian, and Film Center. *Excludes select screenings

Open Caption Screenings

All Tuesday showtimes and Sunday matinees are presented with open captions when available.

Stage to Screen

The best theatrical performances captured live in HD and presented on the big screen.

Exhibition on Screen

A cinematic immersion into visual art accompanied by insights from the world’s leading historians and arts critics.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

A monthly screening of animated children’s films from across the globe. All ages welcome!