Pass and Voucher Exclusions
SIFF Cinema vouchers (including Member, Volunteer, and other complimentary screening vouchers) are valid for most regular priced shows.
The information on this page reflects the films and classes for which SIFF Cinema vouchers are NOT valid. Please see the specific film page for restrictions or updates. Seattle International Film Festival vouchers are not valid for SIFF Cinema programming. Vouchers may be exchanged in person at the SIFF Cinema box office for admission.
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Screenings and classes NOT accepting vouchers:
Opening Night: Rita & Endless Cookie
102 min.
February 27, 2026
Kick off the festival with RITA, an ode to a beloved snail of a grandmother, and the Seattle premiere of ENDLESS COOKIE, a vibey and psychedelic memoir/conversation/brotherly hangout from Canadian filmmakers Seth and Peter Scriver.
Retrospective Spotlight: Dédé (Ancestor) & Son of the White Mare
93 min.
February 28, 2026
Delve into the Ivory Coast’s feminine cosmology through DÉDÉ (ANCESTOR) before flying off into the psychedelic folklore of SON OF THE WHITE MARE—one of the greatest animated films of all time (4K restoration).
Shorts I: Emotional Support Buddies
76 min.
February 28, 2026
Stay silly, charming, and relatable in the face of this harsh life.
Shorts II: Big Bizarro
74 min.
February 28, 2026
Give in to these dark, wild, and supremely kooky fantasies.
Furious Finale: No Room + ????
109 min.
March 1, 2026
An epic showdown to end it all: one short, one secret feature.
Shorts III: Animation Altar
81 min.
March 1, 2026
Be transformed. Be transfixed. Behold the power of animation.
Loving Karma Film Screening + Q&A
India | 2025 | 120 min. | Johnny Burke, Andrew Hinton
March 3, 2026
In the remote Indian Himalayas, former monk Lobsang Phuntsok builds a refuge for abandoned children, hoping to discover whether suffering and trauma can be transformed by the quiet power of community, love, and kindness.
Tender Mercies
USA | 1983 | 92 min. | Bruce Beresford
March 7, 2026
In remembrance of Robert Duvall, his Academy Award-winning performance. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema
The Ugly Stepsister (35mm)
Norway | 2025 | 109 min. | Emilie Blichfeldt
Opens March 11, 2026
One of the very best horror movies of 2025 and a wicked (and well-deserved) Academy Award nominee for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at this year's Oscars. Presented in glorious 35mm by Grand Illusion Cinema!
Origins: Our Thousand Days Film Screening and Director Q&A (Presented by Cascade PBS)
USA | 2026 | 75 min. | Andrew Inaba
March 12, 2026
Join Cascade PBS for a preview screening of Origins Season 4, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Andrew Inaba and special guests. This new short-form docuseries explores the story of Japanese American imprisonment following the attack on Pearl Harbor, told through the unique lens of Pacific Northwest communities.
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
2025 | 100 min. | Finn den Hertog
Opens March 14, 2026
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden ("Slow Horses," Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, "The Responder") in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
Redux Redux
USA | 2026 | 109 min. | Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
March 17, 2026
Irene Kelly (Michaela McManus) travels through parallel universes, repeatedly killing her daughter's murderer. As she becomes consumed by vengeance, her humanity hangs in the balance. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
The Chronology of Water
2025 | 127 min. | Kristen Stewart
March 18, 2026
Kristen Stewart's feature-length directorial debut, shot in glorious 16mm. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
The Cutoff Presented by Aravaipa Running
USA | 2026 | 60 min. | Dylan Harris
Opens March 21, 2026
Doors open at 12:00 pm - time to visit our merch table and grab a beverage. Show starts at 1:00 pm, we will have two short films until 1:30pm. Feature film from 1:30-2:30pm Quick Q&A 2:30pm - 2:50pm. Event ends 3:00 pm
Post Alley Film Festival
2025 | 448 min.
March 21, 2026
A day of woman-centric & eccentric short films from around the block & around the world. Creative, diverse film stories by women for everyone.
1st Seattle Taiwanese Eco Film Festival (STEFF)
Taiwan | 2025 | 81 min. | Chun-Hsiu Hung
April 18, 2026
Celebrate the historic launch of the 1st Seattle Taiwanese Eco Film Festival (STEFF), hosted by GreenShower. For the first time, we are bringing a curated selection of award-winning Taiwanese environmental cinema to the United States. This double-feature event explores our delicate bond with nature: from the investigative journey of Birds and Us to the poignant cultural struggle on Orchid Island in Island of People (Pongso no Tao). These films unveil the hidden environmental and social challenges facing Taiwan’s ecosystems and Indigenous traditions. Join us for this landmark cultural exchange, featuring an exclusive live remote Q&A session.
Mountains on Stage - Summer Edition 2026
France | 2025 | 190 min.
April 29, 2026
Mountains on Stage brings the mountains to the city.An inspiring selection of the best mountain sports documentaries, celebrating adventure, passion and the beauty of high-altitude life.