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Meet the Programmers 2025

Festival, Programmer Picks

Meet the Programmers 2025

April 23, 2025

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

Events, Festival, News

Interview: On a Cross-Faded Trip with DJ NicFit

April 29, 2025

A conversation with DJ NicFit on the inception of Cross-Faded Cinema, his creative process, and his expeditions through the Reel World.

Festival, News

Connecting Across Nā Mauna and Mountains: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and the 4th World Media Lab

April 16, 2025

Native Hawaiian filmmaker and 4th World Media Lab fellow Kekama Amona shares their experience as one of six Indigenous filmmakers at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula, Montana, 2025.

Festival, News

Festival First Look: Six Landmarks of the Reel World

March 26, 2025

The countdown has begun to the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, your destination for the most transporting of international and independent film. In anticipation of your escape to the Reel World, you’ve circled May 15 on your calendar, and it’s time to start planning your itinerary. Although our full film lineup won’t go live until April 23, here’s a first look at the first-rate amenities you’ll enjoy on this most enchanting getaway.

Festival, News

Festival Poster Reveal: Escape to the Reel World

March 6, 2025

See the poster art, as well as which local theaters are joining SIFF venues to host in-person screenings for the festival, screening May 15-25 across Seattle.

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Cinema, News

Changes to our Pricing as of February 28, 2025

February 6, 2025

Beginning Friday, February 28, SIFF will be making changes to our pricing across cinemas. Learn more about these changes including ticket pricing, SIFF Membership updates, new cinema passes & ticket bundles, and the best way to save.

News

David Lynch, 1946-2025: SIFFRAFF Reflections

January 16, 2025

SIFF staff reflect on the influence of visionary auteur David Lynch, who passed away this month at the age of 78.

Cinema, News

Update on SIFF Cinema Egyptian

November 7, 2024

The building where SIFF Cinema Egyptian is housed experienced a significant pipe leak on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. As a result, there is damage to multiple floors of the building and the theater will be closed for the foreseeable future.

Festival, Industry, News

SIFF 2024 Award Winners

May 19, 2024

A full list of the award-winning films from the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.

Festival, News

King County Proclamation of Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 is officially Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day in King County.

Festival, News

50th Seattle International Film Festival Merch is Here!

April 30, 2024

Our Festival Merch has hit the SIFF Shop! Celebrate in style with a fabulous and festive tee, hat, hoodie, and more. Order online, or get your merch in-person on Opening Night or at our Lounge or Downtown shop locations.

News

Impact Report 2023

April 22, 2024

We are thrilled to share SIFF’s 2023 Impact Report, reflecting some of the incredible work and diverse activities you helped us and our film community achieve.

Cinema, Festival, News

2024 cINeDIGENOUS Program Highlights

April 12, 2024

A sneak preview of some of the films featured in the cINeDIGENOUS program at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival.

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