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Selling Quickly
May 10, 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!
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Film Notes: The Irishman (2019)
April 28, 2026
The Irishman (2019) 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
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.
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.