SEATTLE – The fiftieth Seattle Worldwide Movie Pageant (SIFF) is ready to dazzle audiences with a lineup of 261 movies representing 84 nations/areas.
The competition, scheduled Could 9-19 at numerous venues throughout Seattle, guarantees an thrilling array of cinematic experiences, together with 92 options, 47 documentaries, 5 archival options, two particular tributes, two secret screenings and 115 brief movies.
One of many highlights of this milestone competition is the presentation of The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award to Seattle native and acclaimed actress Jean Good. The award acknowledges Good’s exceptional contributions to storytelling throughout movie, tv and the stage. The occasion will characteristic a particular screening of an episode from the brand new season of the Max Unique comedy collection “Hacks,” adopted by the Trailblazer trophy presentation and a dialog between Good and THR Contributing Editor Stacey Wilson Hunt.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 13: (L-R) Amanda Brugel, Jake Weber, Balthazar Getty, Arden Myrin, Sabrina Haskett, Lexi Simonsen, Sarah Jeffery, Eliza Flug, and Megan Griffiths communicate onstage after the world premiere of the movie “Yr of the Fox” throughout th (Mat Hayward/Getty Pictures)
The competition will kick off with Josh Margolin’s motion comedy “Thelma” from Magnolia Footage, screening at The Paramount Theatre on Could 9 for Opening Night time. The movie can be adopted by a Q&A session with author and director Josh Margolin, lead actress June Squibb and producers Zoë Value and Chris Kaye. An after-party will comply with on stage and outdoors on Ninth Ave.
June Squibb can even be honored on the competition with the 2024 Golden House Needle Award for Excellent Contribution to Cinema. The Oscar-nominated actress and star of “Thelma” can be acknowledged for her memorable work all through her illustrious profession. The award presentation will happen on Could 11 at SIFF Cinema Downtown, accompanied by a dialog moderated by Selection’s Jenelle Riley. Previous to the occasion, an Honoree Brunch can be held with Squibb at Palace Kitchen.
Closing the competition on Could 18 at SIFF Cinema Downtown can be Greg Kwedar’s “Sing Sing” from A24. Greg Kwedar, director and co-writer, can be current for a Q&A session after the screening, together with members of the movie’s ensemble solid, who will obtain a Golden House Needle Award for excellence in Ensemble Performing. A Closing Night time get together will comply with on the Museum of Historical past and Business (MOHAI).
Among the many lineup of movies are a number of notable highlights, together with Focus Options’ Sundance award-winner “Dìdi,” Neon’s “Babes” written by and starring Ilana Glazer, IFC’s “Ghostlight” and Concord Korine’s newest work “AGGRO DR1FT.” Moreover, a brand new 4K restoration of Wim Wenders’ iconic “Wings of Need” can be proven in celebration of the seventieth anniversary of German Movies.
The competition will happen at numerous venues, together with SIFF’s newly opened SIFF Cinema Downtown, SIFF Cinema Uptown, SIFF Cinema Egyptian, SIFF Movie Middle, AMC Pacific Place 11, The Paramount Theatre, Majestic Bay Theatres, and Shoreline Neighborhood School Theater. Following the competition, a collection of movies will stream on the SIFF Channel Could 20-27.
Tickets for particular person screenings went on sale to SIFF members on Wednesday; normal tickets go on sale to the general public on April 18. Costs are $18 in particular person and $17.50 on-line ($15 in particular person and $14.50 on-line for SIFF members). Varied movie and occasion passes are additionally obtainable for buy.
Filmmakers, sponsors, passholders and business professionals could have entry to the SIFF Lounge offered by Delta Air Traces all through the competition, situated at 627 Queen Anne Ave. N. Day passes can be found for buy by the general public for $30 ($25 for SIFF members), topic to capability limits.
For extra data on tickets and packages, go to siff.internet/competition.
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