Mission
SIFF creates experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed aware and alive.
SIFF is a 501 c) 3 non-profit arts organization
SIFF - Seattle International Film Festival
May 21 thru June 14, 2009
Now in its 35th year, the Festival is the longest running, largest and most highly attended film festivals in the United States
- 445 films
- 69 countries
- 100 World, N. America & U.S. premieres
- Almost 600 scheduled programs
- 213 accredited media
- Over 140,000 attendees
- 987,000,000 media impressions
- 9 venues across Seattle
- 2,500 SIFF Supporters
SIFF 2008 statistics
| Average household income: |
31% over $100,000 |
| Female/Male: |
58%/42% |
| Age 25/54: |
65% |
| Married/Partnered: |
49% |
| College degree: |
80% |
SIFF Cinema
This is SIFF’s year-round screening venue in the heart of Seattle Center’s Theater District at McCaw Hall which opened in 2007 and is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art projection and sound technologies. SIFF Cinema also serves as the Festival’s flagship venue.
- 50,000 patrons
- Over 300 days of screenings per year
- 400,000 calendars per year distributed quarterly
- 30,000 weekly e-news subscribers
