Red Carpet Celebration

May 7, 2026

5 PM - 6:30 PM

Washington Athletic Club

Join us for an elegant evening as we celebrate the opening of the 52nd Annual Seattle International Film Festival. Begin your festival experience surrounded by fellow film enthusiasts, visionary filmmakers, and the programmers who curate the stories that move us.

This is SIFF’s largest fundraising event of the Seattle International Film Festival and your support not only supports this beloved Festival but also SIFF’s year-round cinema operations.

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Your Exclusive Evening Includes:

5:00 PM | Cocktail Reception at the Washington Athletic Club

Savor artfully prepared bites and premium beverages while mingling with the creative minds behind this year's festival lineup

7:00 PM | Opening Night Screening at the Paramount Theatre

Catch Boots Riley's audacious I LOVE BOOSTERS on the big screen at the legendary Paramount Theatre 

Following the Film | After Party at Cannonball Arts

Continue the celebration with fellow cinephiles, filmmakers, and SIFF insiders

Special Perks for Our Guests:

• Complimentary parking at the Washington Athletic Club
• Expedited entry and reserved seating at the screening
• Rideshare credits for transportation between venues

Exclusive access to special SIFF overnight rate of $229 at the WAC (make a night of it!)

Tickets: $500 per person

Festive attire encouraged. Cinematic enthusiasm required.

Celebrate the art of cinema while supporting SIFF's mission to bring transformative film experiences to our community year-round. A portion of your ticket price ($350) is a tax-deductible donation.

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