Seattle International Film Festival 2023 Opening Night Event

May 11, 2023 at the Paramount Theatre

Guests on the red carpet at Opening Night of the 2022 Seattle International Film Festival

The 49th Seattle International Film Festival will open with A24's Past Lives, followed by our famous after-party.

Get down and party with the SIFF crew on opening night. Enjoy Past Lives then take to the Paramount’s stage or right outside on 9th Avenue for a night of dancing, drinks, and bites–all complimentary with your ticket. Groove to C89.5 DJs, strike a pose in the 360 photo booth, and dig into Tutta Bella, Where Ya At Matt, Wood Shop BBQ, and Full Tilt Ice Cream.

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ABOUT THE FILM
Korean-Canadian playwright Celine Song (“Endlings”) makes her directorial debut with this beautiful and delicate romance about the depth of love and connection, as two childhood best friends reunite years after an untimely separation. Writer/Director Celine Song will be in attendance for a Q&A.

Thursday, May 11, 2023 | Paramount Theatre
Screening: 7:00 PM | Party: 9:30 PM

Film & Party* Tickets: $85 ($75 SIFF Members)
Red Carpet Experience Upgrade: $350
Tickets on sale now. Full Festival lineup will be released on April 26, 2023.

Lobby of the Paramount Theatre

SIFF Artistic Director Beth Barrett introducing SIFF 2023 Opening Night from the Paramount Theatre stage

Guests pose in front of a photo op with a SIFF neon sign and colorful flowers

Note: SIFF parties are strictly 21+. Please bring valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.).
Photos by Amy Kowalenko and Elizabeth Crook.

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