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 20 thru June 13, 2010
Now in its 36th year, the Festival is the longest running, largest and most highly attended film festivals in the United States
- 389 films
- 62 countries
- 89 World, North America & U.S. premieres
- Almost 600 scheduled programs
- 236 accredited media
- More than 142,520 attendees
- 987,000,000 media impressions
- 12 venues across Seattle
- More than 2,000 SIFF Supporters
SIFF 2009 statistics
| Average household income: |
48% over $75,000 |
| Female/Male: |
59%/41% |
| Age 25-54: |
67% |
| Married/Partnered: |
50% |
| College degree: |
79% |
| Purchased tickets on-line: |
68% |
83% get their SIFF information through the SIFF website
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.
- 30,000 patrons per year
- More than 180 days of screenings per year
- 30,000+ weekly e-news subscribers
