Films & Events
This year for the first time, the Seattle International Film Festival Group is curating the 1 Reel Film Festival as part of Bumbershoot, Seattle’s Music and Arts Festival. With 119 films from 13 countries (including Argentina, Australia, Ireland, Finland, Germany, the UK and Spain), SIFF is proud to reflect the international flavor of Bumbershoot at the 1 Reel Film Festival.
Twenty-seven different hour-long programs will entertain and delight Bumbershoot audiences. The eclectic, wide-ranging and diverse packages of short films include thematic programs such as Seasons of Love, War and Peace, Fly Films, Questionable Parenting, Dark Night, Films4Families and Perilous Situations. There is something for everyone!
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SIFFter is an easy-to-use visual search tool that will help you sift through the more than 400 films and narrow down choices based on your preferences including genre, country, time of day, and other filters. The SIFFter is also available on iSIFF, our fantastic iPhone app..
Films by Program
Life a little slow lately? These shorts will jumpstart anyone's batteries!
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A short program that celebrates the discovery, pursuit, and commitment that makes the heart take flight.
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The animal kingdom struts its stuff in these fantastical shorts that highlight creatures with varyng degrees of intelligence.
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Far from being a singular view, these shorts reflect the breadth of experiences of being Asian.
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Audience voted favorites from the 2006 Seattle International Film Festival.
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Jury Prize winners from the 2006 Seattle International Film Festival.
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The gay male experience is explored in these provocative, superbly crafted and very original stories unified in love, longing, laughter and pride. Co-presented by Three Dollar Bill Cinema.
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What’s a Wholphin? Well, the offspring of a whale dolphin of course…and the DVD magazine of unseen films from our friends at McSweeneys. Join Wholphin curator Brent Hoff for a handful of new Wholphin shorts and a discussion about films, seen and unseen.
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Lay the first night of Bumbershoot to a turbulent rest while exploring the dark corners of this cinematic alleyway.
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A marvelous mixture of animation and live action, these comical and thought-provoking shorts are perfect for the whole family.
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Six short portraits unveil illuminating facets of the female mind.
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Exploring the more bizarre carnal desires of the human mind, these very sexual shorts will solicit audience laughter and contemplation.
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Some people have a lot to learn, and then there are these folks. Join these vengeful, bubble-enclosed, and altogether special individuals for their stories.
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Life is always better when you add a tango, a twirl, or a DJ's magic mix.
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Bringing a fresh creativity to the genre, these music videos feature animation, elaborate make-up, DJ techniques, and even hallucinatory puppetry.
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Showcasing dangerous women and twisting plots, the american film noir enjoys several unique interpretations.
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Featuring an unnerving DVD, possible assassinations, and a former 90210 star, this program toes the narrow line between life and death.
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What is art? What are the challenges of being a writer? How can you empathize with a thief? These four shorts have ideas worth contemplating.
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This quartet of films navigate the trials of discovering oneself, ignoring that annoying little sister, and surviving the loaded social inquisitions of middle school.
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From advocating favoritism to trading babies, these screen families make any parent confident in their skills.
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Cultivate your musical experience with two portraits of exceptional musicians from beyond our countries' borders.
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Tasveer will present the latest and best short films from Seattle's 3rd Independent South Asian Film Festival scheduled to take place September 27 - October 1st.
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Because love is more than just the first months of bliss. These shorts examine challenging times throughout the course of relationships.
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Given 5 days to shoot, 5 days to edit, and a handful of creative limitations, 4 local directors crafted these shorts for SIFF 2006.
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We've invited our 1 Reel filmmakers to SIFFcast their short films, where we feature short films, SIFF trailers, and interviews with filmmakers. Participating films will be available on SIFFcast through September 30th.
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Know what to do with that guy hovering around the water cooler, an evil boss, or a competing job candidate? Apply within.
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A darkened theater is the perfect place to enjoy this sometimes grisly, sometimes funny, mostly spine-chilling selection of international horror.
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Examining the necessity of going to war, this trio of short films place armed conflict in their crosshairs.
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