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December 10, 2025
Promotional trailer for our new series The Pacific Northwestern, seven films screening at the SIFF Film Center this winter that feature sumptuous location photography in the diverse wilderness of Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, British Columbia, and Washington State.
Archives, Festival
For the 25th anniversary of the Seattle International Film Festival in 1999, Fool Serious member Doug Ing recorded several oral histories with other FOOLs on Hi-8 video. He recently took the tapes to Victory Studios to have them digitized, and we’ve now made them available on our YouTube.
Festival
Each year, the Seattle International Film Festival is proud to host films from across the globe as they celebrate their U.S., North American, and world premieres. So here’s an extra-special SIFFTY toast to each of the films making their world premieres at our 50th anniversary Festival!
Festival, News
May 9, 2024 is officially Seattle International Film Festival 50th Anniversary Day in King County.
Events, Festival
It’s been 40 years since The NeverEnding Story first transported kids and adults alike to its fantasy realm of cutting-edge practical effects, and the Seattle International Film Festival is partnering with Cross-Faded Cinema again this year to bring you a special presentation of the beloved classic.
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Festival
A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 49th annual Seattle International Film Festival (in person May 11-21, 2023, followed by a week of select films streaming May 22–28).