The 2021 Seattle International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Australian director Robert Connelly’s new film The Dry starring Eric Bana.
Seattle International Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Seattle International Film Festival
SINCE: 1976
WHERE: Seattle, Washington
WEBSITE: www.siff.net
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Founded in 1976, SIFF is Seattle’s leading year-round film organization that brings the best in international and independent film to the Seattle area with the Seattle International Film Festival, SIFF Cinema, and SIFF Education.
Coronavirus Forces Film Festivals Cancellations and Postponements (LIST)
The coronavirus is having a devastating impact on film festivals. San Francisco and RiverRun International Film Festivals have canceled.
Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2019 Awards – TEL AVIV ON FIRE Wins Top Prize
The Seattle International Film Festival announced the 2019 Awards and the top prizes – Audience Award for Best Film went to Tel Aviv on Fire and We Are the Radical Monarchs won for Best Documentary.
PHOTOS: Actress Regina Hall Honored at Seattle International Film Festival
See photos of the Seattle International Film Festival honoring actress Regina Hall with the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema on Sunday, June 2nd.
Seattle International Film Festival 2019 to Celebrate Actress Regina Hall + Announces Lineup
The Seattle International Film Festival announced the complete 2019 lineup and will celebrate the work of Regina Hall by presenting her with the Seattle International Film Festival Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinema.
Seattle International Film Festival 2019 Adds Indigenous Focus + Films by Indigenous Directors
Seattle International Film Festival has added a comprehensive Indigenous focus to its 45th annual festival including a collection of narrative and documentary features all made by Indigenous directors.
Seattle International Film Festival Picks 4 Films for 2019 New Works-in-Progress Forum
The Seattle International Film Festival announced the 2019 Film Teams for the four feature films – two documentary and two narratives, and Industry Mentors for the New Works-in-Progress Forum.
Lulu Wang’s THE FAREWELL Starring Awkwafina to Close 45th Seattle International Film Festival
The 45th annual Seattle International Film Festival will feature Lulu Wang’s The Farewell starring Awkwafina, as its Closing Night film.
Lynn Shelton’s SWORD OF TRUST to Open 45th Seattle International Film Festival
Sword of Trust, the latest work by Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton, will be the Opening Night film of the 45th annual Seattle International Film Festival.
‘Eighth Grade’ ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Among Winners at 2018 Seattle International Film Festival
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) today announced the winners of the 2018 Golden Space Needle Audience and Competition Awards.
THE MOST DANGEROUS YEAR, Doc about Transgender Fight, to World Premiere at Seattle Int’l Film Festival [Trailer]
The Most Dangerous Year, a new documentary by Vlada Knowlton, about transgender fight in Washington state, will world premiere at the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival
4 Films Selected for Seattle International Film Festival’s 2018 New Works-in-Progress Forum
The Seattle International Film Festival announced the 2018 filmmakers chosen for their New Works-in-Progress Forum.
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.
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.
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, 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.