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Selling Quickly

May 12, 2026

A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival—happening in person May 7–17, 2026.

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SIFFtv - Local Filmmaker Panel

May 9, 2026

Festival Programming Manager Megan Leonard moderates a conversation between local filmmakers: Chezik Tsunoda, Director of UNDER A MILLION STARS, JJ Gerber, Director of THE LIFE WE LEAVE, and Zach Weintraub, Writer/Director/Producer/Actor/Editor of ASSETS & LIABILITIES.

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Immerse Yourself in Cinema with SIFF 2026 Festival Merch!

May 4, 2026

Check out the 2026 Festival Merch!

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How to Vote for the Golden Space Needle Audience Awards

April 27, 2026

Voting for the Golden Space Needle Audience Awards this year will take place digitally on your own devices. After each screening, you'll have two hours to cast your vote via a QR code.

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John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight Award presented to Sky Hopinka

April 24, 2026

The SFCS Board selected Powwow People director Sky Hopinka as the recipient of the 2025 John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight Award.

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52nd Seattle International Film Festival Trailer

April 24, 2026

The official trailer for the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, returning May 7–17, 2026.

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Experiment with Cinema with the Festival Passport

April 23, 2026

From seasoned cinephiles who love to log their findings to those who are just discovering SIFF for the first time, SIFF’s Festival Passport is for you.Whatever your level of experience, the Passport will enhance your time at the cinema with a place to log the screenings you attend and Filmic Formulas brimming with curated combinations.

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Achieve Optimal Cinelation with 13 Golden Tickets

April 20, 2026

To make it easier to immerse yourself in the world of independent film, the Seattle International Film Festival has partnered with 13 local businesses and organizations to hide a coveted Golden Ticket in locations all around Seattle!

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Meet the Programmers 2026

April 15, 2026

Meet our programmers who watch films year-round to pluck the best of the best for the Seattle International Film Festival.

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My 4th World Media Lab Journey

October 28, 2025

A Diné and Salvadorian Two Spirit writer, producer, photographer, and storyteller from L.A., Steph Viera writes about their experience as a 4th World Media Lab fellow. The program is a year-long fellowship for emerging and mid-career Indigenous filmmakers, providing opportunities to develop filmmaking skills and networks through festival participation, hands-on training, masterclasses, workshopping projects in development, pitch activities, and meetings with funders and other industry decision-makers.

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DocFest 2025 Trailer

September 8, 2025

Promotional trailer for our fifth annual SIFF DocFest, bringing you the best documentaries from around the world. October 16- 23, 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown (with a special Spotlight Screening at SIFF Cinema Downtown on October 19.

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SIFF 2025 Award Winners

May 25, 2025

A full list of the award-winning films from the 51st Seattle International Film Festival.

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Selling Quickly

May 25, 2025

A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 51st annual Seattle International Film Festival (in person May 15–25, 2025, followed by a week of select films streaming May 26–June 1).

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Moments from the Reel World: 51st Seattle International Film Festival Photo Gallery

May 25, 2025

Photo highlights from the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, held from May 15–25, 2025 at venues across the city.

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Streaming Selections at SIFF 2025

May 21, 2025

Extend your Reel World vacation with select encores streaming on the SIFF Channel May 26–June 1.

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SIFFtv: Local Filmmaker Panel

May 17, 2025

SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett moderates a conversation between local filmmakers Peggy Case, Executive Producer of Baby Doe; Jason Reid, Producer of Suburban Fury; and Justin Robert Vinall, Writer/Director/Producer of Stargazer.