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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.
Festival, Video
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.
Festival, News
SIFF 2025 Award Winners
May 25, 2025
A full list of the award-winning films from the 51st Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival
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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Festival, Photo Gallery
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.
Festival
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.
Festival, Video
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.
Festival, Video
51st Seattle International Film Festival Opening Night Montage
May 16, 2025
The opening night montage for the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, happening May 15-25, 2025.
Festival
6-Packs for Every Traveler
May 2, 2025
Five tour packages for all types of adventurous moviegoers.
Festival
Escape to the Reel World with Your Festival Passport
April 30, 2025
Keep track of each film and shorts program you see on the Reel World Guided Tour with your Festival Passport and get a chance to win SIFF souvenirs.
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, Industry
Special Guests for SIFF 2025
April 25, 2025
A list of guests scheduled to attend the 51st Seattle International Film Festival.