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Year-round programs that celebrate film’s unique power to share original stories, diverse perspectives, and rich emotional journeys
From weeklong film festivals and youth camps to evening film talks and more, our programs bring film fans together to continue the conversation, inspire action, or pose a question.
Our 52nd Festival will take place May 7–17, 2026 at SIFF Cinemas and venues throughout the city. Submissions open now.
Noir City showcases the best in film noir. Entering its 18th year, Noir City Seattle returns to SIFF Cinema Downtown February 13-19, 2026.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)
The National Film Festival for Talented Youth has a new home at SIFF. Its 19th festival will take place March 26-29, 2026. Now accepting submissions!
A weeklong celebration of documentary films, the fifth annual SIFF DocFest took place October 16-23, 2025.
Martin Scorsese: Maestro of Cinema
Presented by SIFF, Festa Italiana and Greg Olson Productions. Series curated by Martin Scorsese and Greg Olson, written by Greg Olson.
Discover the diverse and lush landscapes of human experience in this series of seven films featuring sumptuous location photography in the PNW.
Week-long camps, single-day workshops, and opportunities for youth during the Festival.
Local luminaries present a movie of their choice with an extended introduction about its impact.
A monthly meet-up with fellow movie-lovers for classic flicks followed by lively discussion.
Calling all crafty cinephiles! Join SIFF and Stitch Cafe for our ongoing series of crafting at the movies.
The hunt for rare movies just got easier. SIFF is thrilled to partner with Scarecrow Video's cult film column Unstreamable to bring you movies that are too wild for algorithms.
Enjoy $6 tickets for all Monday showtimes* at the Uptown, Egyptian, and Film Center. *Excludes select screenings
All Tuesday showtimes and Sunday matinees are presented with open captions when available.
Sliding Scale Community Screenings
Tickets to this series are available on a sliding scale basis, starting at $5 for child tickets.
The best theatrical performances captured live in HD and presented on the big screen.
A cinematic immersion into visual art accompanied by insights from the world’s leading historians and arts critics.
A monthly screening of animated children’s films from across the globe. All ages welcome!
SIFF Grant for Courageous Documentary Filmmaking
Providing $400,000 in funding available for Washington State documentary filmmakers with projects rooted in moral courage.
