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Cinema

August at SIFF Cinemas

July 30, 2026

With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this August at SIFF Cinemas.

Cinema, Industry, SIFF Suggests

SIFF at Il Cinema Ritrovato

July 14, 2026

NFFTY Managing Director Ryan Saunders lets us in on his experiences at Il Cinema RItrovato in Italy.

Cinema

July at SIFF Cinemas

June 30, 2026

With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this July at SIFF Cinemas.

Cinema, Video

Cold War Summer Trailer

June 16, 2026

Spies! Conspiracy! Defectors! East Berlin! Embark on this secret mission to discover what makes the Cold War and spy films so alluring and capture our imagination. Watch the trailer now edited by NFFTY Managing Director Ryan Saunders

Cinema

June 2026 at SIFF Cinemas

June 11, 2026

With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this June at SIFF Cinemas.

Festival, News

SIFF 2026 Award Winners

May 17, 2026

A full list of the award-winning films from the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival.

Festival

Selling Quickly

May 17, 2026

A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival—happening in person May 7–17, 2026.

Festival, Video

SIFFtv - Local Filmmaker Panel

May 9, 2026

Festival Programming Manager Megan Leonard moderates a conversation between local filmmakers: Chezik Tsunoda, Director of UNDER A MILLION STARS, JJ Gerber, Director of THE LIFE WE LEAVE, and Zach Weintraub, Writer/Director/Producer/Actor/Editor of ASSETS & LIABILITIES.

FEST26 Meetups

May 6, 2026

Join your fellow cinephiles for a gathering in between screenings during the 52nd SIFF!

Festival

Immerse Yourself in Cinema with SIFF 2026 Festival Merch!

May 4, 2026

Check out the 2026 Festival Merch!