Call for Entries
Submissions for the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival are now closed.
In 2025, the Seattle International Film Festival will be celebrating 51 years of presenting the best in international and independent films from around the globe.
Running in-person May 15-25 at SIFF Cinemas and other Cinemas throughout the region, the 2025 Festival will spotlight new voices alongside established directors, films from more than 80 countries, sensational hit independents, and films that have yet to break through to the US audiences.
DEADLINES & ENTRY FEES
| EARLY | REGULAR | LATE | |
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Features
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Oct 3 - $70 (Gold Fee - $63) |
Dec 19 - $90 (Gold Fee - $81) |
Jan 9 - $100 (Gold Fee - $90) |
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Shorts
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Oct 3 - $50 (Gold Fee - $45) |
Dec 19 - $70 (Gold Fee - $63) |
Jan 9 - $90 (Gold Fee - $81) |
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FutureWave Shorts
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x | Jan 23 - $30 (Gold Fee - $27) |
x |
Submissions must be uploaded by January 9, 2025. No exceptions.
SUBMISSIONS FAQ
Questions about the submissions process? Download the SIFF 2025 Submissions FAQ Sheet.
Please contact entries@siff.net if you have any questions about the festival. We look forward to hearing from you.