Seattle International Film Festival

NAME OF FESTIVAL: Seattle International Film Festival

SINCE: 1976

WHERE: Seattle, Washington

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

SIFF hosts the annual Seattle International Film Festival— traditionally attracting nearly 150,000 attendees to celebrate films from more than 80 countries and regions around the world. Many of the features, short films, and documentaries we screen will not have a return to US cinemas, making it an amazing event to discover new and underrepresented voices and stories.

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Seattle International Film Festival

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2018 Lineup of Over 400 Films

This year’s 44th edition of the Seattle International Film Festival revealed today the complete lineup of 433 films, plus guests and events for the 25-day Festival that runs May 17 to June 10, 2018.

Isabel Coixet’s THE BOOKSHOP to Kick off 2018 Seattle International Film Festival

Isabel Coixet’s The Bookshop will kick off the 44th annual Seattle International Film Festival on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Seattle International Film Festival to Feature 10 Films from Mainland China in 2018 China Stars Showcase

The Seattle International Film Festival continues to feature the diverse artistic visions and cultural richness in Chinese cinema by showcasing 10 feature films from Mainland China in the third China Stars showcase.

Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson appear in Sorry to Bother You by Boots Riley

Films by Boots Riley and Gus Van Sant Selected as Closing Night and Centerpiece Films of Seattle International Film Festival

Sorry to Bother You, the new film from debut director and musician Boots Riley that pulls no punches in its portrayal of racial dynamics in the workplace, has been selected as the Centerpiece film of the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.

2018 SIFF Fly Filmmakers are (l-r) Jeff Barehand (Olympia), Graham Bourque (Ellensburg), Myisa Plancq-Graham (Seattle), Elliat Graney-Saucke (Seattle), Kendra Ann Sherrill (Spokane), Masahiro Sugano (Tacoma)

6 Indie Filmmakers to Compete in Seattle International Film Festival’s 2018 Fly Filmmaking Challenge

The Fly Filmmaking Challenge organized in partnership with Washington Filmworks, returns to the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) after a three year hiatus.

Beth Barrett Named Seattle International Film Festival’s First Female Artistic Director

Congratulations, Beth Barrett, former Director of Programming, has been named Seattle International Film Festival’s new Artistic Director. With her advancement, Barrett becomes SIFF’s first female Artistic Director

AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL, directed by Rodrigo Grande

AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL, SAMI BLOOD, and LANE 1974 Win Top Awards at Seattle International Film Festival

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) today announced the winners of the 2017 Golden Space Needle Audience and Competition Awards.

WE WHO REMAIN Wins Seattle International Film Festival’s First 360/VR Award

The Seattle International Film Festival has presented the first SIFF 360/VR Award, recognizing excellence in virtual reality filmmaking to We Who Remain by Trevor Snapp and Sam Wolson.

WOMEN & WINE, REFUGEE and PUSSY Win Seattle International Film Festival ShortsFest Jury Awards

ShortsFest Weekend, Seattle International Film Festival’s celebration of short films, that takes place every year over Memorial Day Weekend, announced this year’s Jury Award winners.

2017 Seattle International Film Festival Announces Lineup of 400 Films, Closes with THE YOUNG KARL MARX

The 43rd Seattle International Film Festival taking place May 18 to June 11, 2017, today unveiled a lineup of 400 films representing 80 countries.

Anjelica Huston to Receive Award + World Premiere TROUBLE at Seattle International Film Festival

Anjelica Huston will be honored at this year’s 43rd Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) along with the world premiere of her newest film, Trouble, written and directed by Theresa Rebeck.

2nd China Stars Showcase Series Returns to 2017 Seattle International Film Festival

The China Stars Showcase series returned to the 43rd annual Seattle International Film Festival for the second year, presenting twelve feature films along with five short films from students of the Beijing Film Academy.

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