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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.
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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.
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.
Cinema
Film Notes: Point Blank
September 15, 2025
Point Blank (1967) 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.
Cinema
Film Notes: Kiss Me Deadly
September 9, 2025
Kiss Me Deadly (1955) 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.
Festival, Video
DocFest 2025 Trailer
September 8, 2025
Promotional trailer for our fifth annual SIFF DocFest, bringing you the best documentaries from around the world. October 16- 23, 2025 at SIFF Cinema Uptown (with a special Spotlight Screening at SIFF Cinema Downtown on October 19.
Cinema
September 2025 at SIFF Cinemas
August 29, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this September at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema
Upcoming Q&As and Special Guests - Fall 2025
August 25, 2025
Throughout the year, we’re pleased to offer chances to hear directly from filmmakers, performances and panel discussions, and more unique experiences around movies. Secure your tickets now for these events featuring filmmakers and other special guests over the next couple of months.
Cinema
August 2025 at SIFF Cinemas
August 1, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this August at SIFF Cinemas.
Cinema, Video
Akira Kurosawa Retrospective Trailer
July 23, 2025
Join us July 25-August 14, 2025 at SIFF Cinema Downtown for Akira Kurosawa: A Retrospective - new 2K and 4K restorations courtesy of Janus Films.
Cinema, Video
SIFF Movie Club Summer/Fall 2025 Trailer
June 27, 2025
Watch our first-ever SIFF Movie Club trailer, cut for the upcoming summer/fall season lineup.
Cinema
July 2025 at SIFF Cinemas
June 26, 2025
With the new month we welcome a new lineup of films, events, and more. See what's happening this July at SIFF Cinemas.
Festival, News
SIFF 2025 Award Winners
May 25, 2025
A full list of the award-winning films from the 51st Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival
Selling Quickly
May 25, 2025
A list updated daily of films and events selling quickly at the 51st annual Seattle International Film Festival (in person May 15–25, 2025, followed by a week of select films streaming May 26–June 1).
Festival, Photo Gallery
Moments from the Reel World: 51st Seattle International Film Festival Photo Gallery
May 25, 2025
Photo highlights from the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, held from May 15–25, 2025 at venues across the city.
Festival
Streaming Selections at SIFF 2025
May 21, 2025
Extend your Reel World vacation with select encores streaming on the SIFF Channel May 26–June 1.
Festival, Video
51st Seattle International Film Festival Opening Night Montage
May 16, 2025
The opening night montage for the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, happening May 15-25, 2025.
Festival, Industry
Special Guests for SIFF 2025
April 25, 2025
A list of guests scheduled to attend the 51st Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, Programmer Picks
Meet the Programmers 2025
April 23, 2025
Meet our programmers who watch films year-round to pluck the best of the best for the Seattle International Film Festival.
Festival, News
Connecting Across Nā Mauna and Mountains: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and the 4th World Media Lab
April 16, 2025
Native Hawaiian filmmaker and 4th World Media Lab fellow Kekama Amona shares their experience as one of six Indigenous filmmakers at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula, Montana, 2025.
Events, Festival
Closing Night 2025: Your Reel World Sendoff Soiree
April 15, 2025
The 51st Seattle International Film Festival will close with Eva Victor's tender debut Sorry, Baby—a thoughtful and moving cap to your whirlwind Reel World tour.
Events, Festival
Opening Night 2025: Welcome to the Reel World
April 8, 2025
The 51st Seattle International Film Festival will open with the heartwarming Irish film Four Mothers, a comedy that really delivers on the tenderness, depth, and, of course, humor—a perfect way to kick off your journey through the Reel World.
Festival
SIFF 2025 Social Media Toolkit
March 17, 2025
Explore our festival social media toolkit to best escape to the reel world for the 51st Seattle International Film Festival, May 15-25.
Cinema, News
Changes to our Pricing as of February 28, 2025
February 6, 2025
Beginning Friday, February 28, SIFF will be making changes to our pricing across cinemas. Learn more about these changes including ticket pricing, SIFF Membership updates, new cinema passes & ticket bundles, and the best way to save.
News
David Lynch, 1946-2025: SIFFRAFF Reflections
January 16, 2025
SIFF staff reflect on the influence of visionary auteur David Lynch, who passed away this month at the age of 78.