Film Talks
Film education for the movie-curious to the true cinema fanatics
Many of the films we screen at SIFF start a conversation, inspire an action, or pose a question. Our two-hour Film Talks span the world of cinema with expert instructors, covering everything from South Korean Cinema to the Safdie brothers' Uncut Gems and more. Want to dig even deeper into the films you love? Try one of our shot-by-shot Cinema Dissection events.
Korean Horror
October 8–30 | SIFF Film Center. This October, surrender to the terrifying realm of Korean horror with Film Talk instructor Hannah Baek.
Cinema Dissection: The Wicker Man
November 11, 2023
Join facilitator and SIFF Programmer Dan Doody in traveling to the remote Hebrides, where we’ll unveil the secrets of Summerisle and its mysterious Mayday festivities.
Folk Horror: A Primer
November 15, 2023
SIFF Programmer Dan Doody presents a concise introduction to the world of Folk Horror—its tropes, styles, settings, and themes—from the genre’s literary origins to the landmark “Unholy Trinity” to its recent revival as a box office draw and multimedia darling.
Cinema Dissection: Sunset Boulevard
December 9, 2023
Join facilitator and SIFF Programmer Dan Doody for a scene-by-scene breakdown of this film noir masterpiece from its opening pool shot to its iconic final close-up.