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Festival, Video
52nd Seattle International Film Festival Trailer
April 24, 2026
The official trailer for the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, returning May 7–17, 2026.
Festival
Experiment with Cinema with the Festival Passport
April 23, 2026
From seasoned cinephiles who love to log their findings to those who are just discovering SIFF for the first time, SIFF’s Festival Passport is for you.Whatever your level of experience, the Passport will enhance your time at the cinema with a place to log the screenings you attend and Filmic Formulas brimming with curated combinations.
Cinema
Film Notes: Silence (2016)
April 21, 2026
Silence (2016) 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.
Festival
Achieve Optimal Cinelation with 13 Golden Tickets
April 20, 2026
To make it easier to immerse yourself in the world of independent film, the Seattle International Film Festival has partnered with 13 local businesses and organizations to hide a coveted Golden Ticket in locations all around Seattle!
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Film Notes: The Wolf of Wall Street
April 15, 2026
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) 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.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the Programmers 2026
April 15, 2026
Meet our programmers who watch films year-round to pluck the best of the best for the Seattle International Film Festival.
Cinema
Film Notes: Casino (1995)
April 8, 2026
Casino (1995) 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
On Ani-Marathon
April 3, 2026
Tony Ochoa's notes on Ani-Marathon curation and its cultural importance.