Seattle International Film Festival

The Seattle International Film Festival is the largest film festival in the United States, with nearly 140,000 people attending each year. The 25-day event held each May is renowned for presenting over 400 features, short films, and documentaries gathered from more than 85 countries. We receive over 4,000 independent film submissions annually, and screen debut discoveries alongside established master filmmakers and arthouse cinema hits. More than 70% of the films screened at Festival will not return to theaters, making SIFF an amazing place to discover and celebrate new work from around the world.

From April 8 to 18, 2021, the Seattle International Film Festival will be going virtual! More than 100 films and programs will be screened through the Virtual SIFF platform, available on the SIFF Roku channel or any internet-connected device, with most films available across the country to avid film lovers. The Virtual Seattle International Film Festival will present the international and independent films SIFF lovers expect. All you need is an internet connection and a comfy place to sit.