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SIFF 2026 Social Media Toolkit
March 27, 2026
Explore our festival social media toolkit to best capture the SIFF Effect for the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, May 7-17.
Festival First Look: First Six Film Experiences Revealed
March 26, 2026
In preparation for the 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival on May 7-17, six of the features scheduled to screen have been revealed. This first look includes: Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex; Nuisance Bear, which documents a polar bear’s place in a human landscape; the Basque- language folk horror tale Gaua; Sons of the Neon Night, a crime thriller packed with Hong Kong cinema legends, the Goya- Award winning Sundays; and Franz, an exploration of the enigmatic Czech writer Franz Kafka. For maximum cinelation, buy a Festival 6-Pack and get a ticket to each of these unique titles.
Film Notes: GoodFellas
March 23, 2026
GoodFellas (1990) film notes by John Trafton for the Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema series, presented by SIFF, Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions. Series curated by Martin Scorsese and Greg Olson, written by Greg Olson. The series runs through April 2026 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Film Notes: The King of Comedy (1982)
March 18, 2026
The King of Comedy (1982) film notes by Greg Olson for the Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema series, presented by SIFF, Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions. Series curated by Martin Scorsese and Greg Olson, written by Greg Olson. The series runs through April 2026 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
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Film Notes: Raging Bull (1980)
March 9, 2026
Raging Bull (1980) film notes by Tova Gannana for the Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema series, presented by SIFF, Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions. Series curated by Martin Scorsese and Greg Olson, written by Greg Olson. The series runs through April 2026 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Film Notes: Taxi Driver (1976)
March 2, 2026
Taxi Driver (1976) film notes by Tova Gannana for the Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema series, presented by SIFF, Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions. Series curated by Martin Scorsese and Greg Olson, written by Greg Olson. The series runs through April 2026 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Cinema
March 2026 at SIFF Cinemas
March 2, 2026
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this March at SIFF Cinemas.
2026 Cinema Updates
February 23, 2026
Beginning Friday, March 6, SIFF will be making changes to our pricing and programming days and times in our cinemas. These changes will create more continuity across our venues and programs and create more consistency for our patrons.
Film Notes: Mean Streets (1973)
February 23, 2026
Mean Streets (1973) film notes by Tova Gannana for the Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema series, presented by SIFF, Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions. Series curated by Martin Scorsese and Greg Olson, written by Greg Olson. The series runs through April 2026 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Trailer: Martin Scorsese- Maestro of Cinema
February 19, 2026
Promotional trailer for our new series Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema, Ten films spanning the brilliant career of Martin Scorsese, one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history, with many presentations restored by Scorsese and long-time editor and collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker.
Cinema
February 2026 at SIFF Cinemas
January 30, 2026
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this February at SIFF Cinemas.