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.
The Kids Aren’t Alright: Troubled Teens on Screen
February 12 - March 13, 2024
After a popular run this fall, our The Kids Aren’t Alright: Troubled Teens on Screen Film Talk series is back. Join local filmmaker Jeremy Cropf as he explores one of the most enduring genres of the past few decades—the teen movie.
Cinema Dissection: Let The Right One In
February 24, 2024
Join facilitator and SIFF Programmer Dan Doody for a scene-by-scene examination of this modern masterpiece of horror cinema.
Cinema Dissection: Nope
March 16, 2024
Embark on a captivating academic journey with our class dedicated to the exploration of Jordan Peele's 2022 film Nope.
Cinema Dissection: Creature from the Black Lagoon
March 23, 2024
Join facilitator and SIFF Programmer Dan Doody as he takes you on a scene-by-scene excursion into uncharted reaches of the upper Amazon, diving beneath its surface in search of the elusive gill man.
Cinema Dissection: Chinatown
April 13, 2024
Join facilitator and SIFF Programmer Dan Doody on a scene-by-scene investigation into dames, bribery, corruption, and murder, all leading to one of cinema’s most iconic final lines, “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.”
Film Talk - Mad Max: The Anti Hero's Journey
May 1, 2024
On the eve of the next installment in the saga, Furiosa, Seattle International Film Festival Programmer Dan Doody examines the evolution of Max Rockatansky from highway patrol officer to post-apocalyptic paladin, and why George Miller’s cinematic universe continues to captivate audiences worldwide.