Pass and Voucher Exclusions
SIFF Cinema vouchers (including Member, Volunteer, and other complimentary screening vouchers) are valid for most regular priced shows.
The information on this page reflects the films and classes for which SIFF Cinema vouchers are NOT valid. Please see the specific film page for restrictions or updates. Seattle International Film Festival vouchers are not valid for SIFF Cinema programming. Vouchers may be exchanged in person at the SIFF Cinema box office for admission.
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VOUCHER TIME CONVERSION
1 hour → 3 hrs 59 mins = 1 voucher
4 hours → 7 hrs 59 mins = 2 vouchers
8 hours → 11 hrs 59 mins = 3 vouchers
Screenings and classes NOT accepting vouchers:
Seattle 48 Hour Film Project Awards Show
USA | 2026 | 180 min.
August 20, 2026
This is the night! The night we screen a selection of the best 48 Hour Films produced in the Seattle 2026 event. Then we hand out the awards!
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
United Kingdom | 2026 | 180 min. | Marianne Elliott
August 23 - 25, 2026
Lesley Manville joins Aidan Turner in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton ’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, directed by Marianne Elliott.
She/Her Fest
September 19, 2026
She/Her Fest is a non-profit organization created to empower, recognize, and promote art created by women identifying filmmakers.
PULP: What Do You Do for an Encore?
United Kingdom | 2026 | 106 min. | Garth Jennings
September 24, 2026
PULP: What Do You Do for an Encore? captures PULP during their 2025 tour, combining footage from their ingenious live show with four decades of never-before-seen archival material. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
Don't Play With Fire
Hong Kong | 1980 | 96 min. | Tsui Hark
Opens September 29, 2026
Long difficult to find, Tsui Hark's DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE (aka DANGEROUS ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIRST KIND) is one of the most controversial and violent crime films from the Hong Kong New Wave of the 1980s. Now newly restored! Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
The Cuckoo Clock
USA | 2026 | 91 min. | Lisa Jay
October 2, 2026
The Seattle premiere of the locally shot horror film from acclaimed writer / director Lisa Jay
From Beyond
USA | 1986 | 85 min. | Stuart Gordon
October 3, 2026
40th anniversary of Stuart Gordon's crazy, gory, and gooey sci-fi body horror classic, starring Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
NT Live: The Misanthrope
United Kingdom | 2026 | 150 min. | Indhu Rubasingham
Opens October 3, 2026
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.
Society
USA | 1989 | 100 min. | Brian Yuzna
October 3, 2026
In remembrance of special effects and makeup artist legend Screaming Mad George, a screening of one of the ickiest, most original body horror shockers of all time. Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
Session 9 (with Climax Golden Twins!)
USA | 2001 | 100 min. | Brad Anderson
October 4, 2026
25th anniversary screening of one of the more haunting movies of the 21st century. With the composers of the film's score, local experimental music legends Climax Golden Twins, scheduled to join for a live intro and Q&A! Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
Videodrome (Director's Cut)
Canada | 1983 | 89 min. | David Cronenberg
October 6, 2026
Annual William Kennedy Memorial Screening of the David Cronenberg classic! Presented by Grand Illusion Cinema.
The Blue Rose: Part II
USA | 2026 | 60 min. | James Grixoni
October 10, 2026
Enter the town of Twin Peaks, where something very strange is going on. Something is coming out of the forest right outside of town and its up to you to uncover the mystery of the woods.
Watsky x Infinity Anniversary Screening Tour
USA | 2016 | 90 min. | Multiple
October 12, 2026
In 2016, Watsky, a genre-bending rapper and poet known for verbal gymnastics, capped his creatively ambitious record x Infinity with a visual album comprised of 18 interconnected music videos. To celebrate the project's tenth anniversary, Watsky performs the album in its entirely alongside a synchronized projection of the accompanying film.
Matchstick Productions Presents, "The Way Out" 2026 Ski Film
USA | 2026 | 60 min.
October 20, 2026
Matchstick Productions returns with their 34th annual ski film, The Way Out, a raw tribute to the timeless culture and lifestyle of skiing.
Glen Canyon Institute's What the River Knows
USA | 2025 | 34 min. (105 min. full event) | Will Buckley and Diego Riley
October 22, 2026
Presented by Glen Canyon Institute this Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary explores the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir.
Land of the Dead: it's for the gays
USA | 2026 | film: 16 min.; event: 120 min. | Hana Hahn
October 30, 2026
A dark, campy, horror comedy that explores gender identity, addiction, trauma, and Queerness. When a weekend getaway with their friends goes awry, Mel is forced to confront a literal demon from their past.
Beware! The Devil’s Wrath - Special Screening + Q&A
USA | 2026 | 92 min. | Craig Meinhart
November 24, 2026
The good people of Blackwood Falls believe in Faith, Family, and Community. But all will be tested when hell is unleashed.
Mountains on Stage - Winter Edition 2026
France | 2026 | 195 min. (including 10 min intermission)
December 9, 2026
An international mountain film festival featuring inspiring documentaries about climbing, skiing, mountaineering, adventure, and the outdoors.