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How to Vote for the Golden Space Needle Audience Awards
April 27, 2026
Voting for the Golden Space Needle Audience Awards this year will take place digitally on your own devices. After each screening, you'll have two hours to cast your vote via a QR code.
Festival, Industry
John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight Award presented to Sky Hopinka
April 24, 2026
The SFCS Board selected Powwow People director Sky Hopinka as the recipient of the 2025 John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight Award.
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.
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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!
Cinema
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.
Cinema
April 2026 at SIFF Cinemas
March 31, 2026
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this March at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
Film Notes: The Age of Innocence (1993)
March 31, 2026
The Age of Innocence (1993) 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.
SIFF 2026 Social Media Toolkit
March 27, 2026
Explore our festival social media toolkit to best capture the SIFF Effect for the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, May 7-17.
Festival First Look: First Six Film Experiences Revealed
March 26, 2026
In preparation for the 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival on May 7-17, six of the features scheduled to screen have been revealed. This first look includes: Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex; Nuisance Bear, which documents a polar bear’s place in a human landscape; the Basque- language folk horror tale Gaua; Sons of the Neon Night, a crime thriller packed with Hong Kong cinema legends, the Goya- Award winning Sundays; and Franz, an exploration of the enigmatic Czech writer Franz Kafka. For maximum cinelation, buy a Festival 6-Pack and get a ticket to each of these unique titles.
Cinema
Film Notes: GoodFellas
March 23, 2026
GoodFellas (1990) 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.
Cinema
Film Notes: The King of Comedy (1982)
March 18, 2026
The King of Comedy (1982) film notes by Greg Olson 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
Film Notes: Raging Bull (1980)
March 9, 2026
Raging Bull (1980) 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
Film Notes: Taxi Driver (1976)
March 2, 2026
Taxi Driver (1976) 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
March 2026 at SIFF Cinemas
March 2, 2026
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this March at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema, News
2026 Cinema Updates
February 23, 2026
Beginning Friday, March 6, SIFF will be making changes to our pricing and programming days and times in our cinemas. These changes will create more continuity across our venues and programs and create more consistency for our patrons.
Cinema
Film Notes: Mean Streets (1973)
February 23, 2026
Mean Streets (1973) 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, Video
Trailer: Martin Scorsese- Maestro of Cinema
February 19, 2026
Promotional trailer for our new series Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema, Ten films spanning the brilliant career of Martin Scorsese, one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history, with many presentations restored by Scorsese and long-time editor and collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker.
Cinema
February 2026 at SIFF Cinemas
January 30, 2026
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this February at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
January 2026 at SIFF Cinemas
December 29, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this January at SIFF Cinemas.
Impact Report 2024
December 10, 2025
Our 2024 Impact Report is a look back at an extraordinary year shaped by our supporters and a way for us to share how we your donations to work in our community. In 2024, we celebrated major milestones, including the 50th Seattle International Film Festival and our first full year at SIFF Cinema Downtown.
Trailer: The Pacific Northwestern
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.
Cinema
December 2025 at SIFF Cinemas
December 1, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this December at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
Film Notes: Inherent Vice
November 10, 2025
Inherent Vice (2014) film notes by John Trafton for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Cinema
Film Notes: Drive
November 3, 2025
Drive (2011) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Cinema
November 2025 at SIFF Cinemas
October 30, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this November at SIFF Cinemas.
Festival, Industry
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.
Film Notes: The Limey
October 28, 2025
The Limey (1999) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Film Notes: L.A. Confidential
October 20, 2025
L.A. Confidential (1997) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Film Notes: Heat
October 14, 2025
Heat (1995) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
SIFF in the Egyptian Over the Years
October 9, 2025
A look back at SIFF's time in the historic Egyptian Theatre, from its beginnings as a venue for the Seattle International Film Festival in 1976 through its years as a continued Festival venue, then location for year-round SIFF Cinema programming from 2014 to 2024.
Film Notes: The Two Jakes
October 7, 2025
The Two Jakes (1990) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
October 2025 at SIFF Cinemas
September 30, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this October at SIFF Cinemas.
Film Notes: Cutter's Way
September 29, 2025
Cutter's Way (1981) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs through November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Cinema
Film Notes: The Long Goodbye
September 22, 2025
The Long Goodbye (1973) film notes by Tova Gannana for the L.A. Noir: Shadows in Paradise series, presented by Greg Olson Productions. The series runs September to November 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.