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Press Downloads

High-resolution film stills, press kits, and other information can be downloaded from press.siff.net (no username or password needed).

Press Accreditation

2009 Seattle International Film Festival Press Accreditation

SIFF is proud to present the 35th Seattle International Film Festival, and we welcome you to apply for credentials for this exciting event. The 25-day Festival takes place May 21 through June 14 with more than 400 feature, documentary, and short films, honored guests, special events, forums, panel discussions, and much more. SIFF has been cited by the New York Times, Variety, Film Comment, and USA Today as one of the top five festivals in North America and is widely considered one of the most popular audience festivals in the world.

If you would like to be accredited for SIFF 2009, download this application and follow the application instructions below. (Download PDF)

Please complete and return the form by mail or preferably email no later than Monday, April 20. With mailed applications include a 2"x2" passport style photograph. With email applications attach a 300 dpi JPEG photo to be used on your press pass. You may fax your completed application, but we cannot accept faxed photos. We will contact you with information about the status of your application, as well as instructions for picking up your credentials.

2009 Seattle International Film Festival Industry Accreditation

To apply for your 2009 SIFF Industry Pass, please submit the SIFF 2009 Accreditation Application. Fee for accreditation is $150 ($250 after May 15, 2009). All applications received after May 20th will take at least 24 hours to be processed and approved. Subject to approval and available to qualified industry representatives. (Download PDF)

2009 Seattle Filmmakers Initiative Accreditation

Seattle Filmmakers Initiative: SIFF offers Seattle filmmakers the opportunity to participate in Industry Events and Press Screenings. Download and return the application to purchase an SFI Pass. (Download PDF)