Seattle Film Society

05/26/2026

THIS THURSDAY!

This month’s event will feature four shorts that walk the line between dreams and nightmares. Whether achieving transcendence or facing your greatest fear, our May event is all about the unexpected moments that warp one’s perspective:

HUBBLE TENSION by Brandon Foy: A chronically distracted man undergoes an experimental eye treatment, only to face unexpected consequences that distort his reality in increasingly surreal ways. (13 min)

FESTIVAL CHILD by Kat Hennessey: A festivalist in a neon dress with a pocket full of K, soberly stumbles across transcendence before she can even step out her front door. (8 min)

CANNIBALS by Noah Campos & Hayden Ludt: After a life-changing hit, a part-time killer can finally escape the regimen of the abused working class - all that’s left is a driver to take him to his final destination. (13 Min)

THE MAN MILKER by Matthew Rush: A man must face his greatest fear. (2 Min)
Join us for a screening and Q&A with drinks to follow at Linda's Tavern!

Thursday May 28th at the Northwest Film Forum. Doors at 6:30, Films at 7. See ya at the movies!

Video Credit: Brent Winthrop

05/15/2026

Following community discussions and recalibration, we're updating and resharing this event ☺️

On June 16th, Three Dollar Bill Cinema, SWACE Health, & the Seattle Film Society are proud to partner for SEATTLE IS BURNING: A One-of-a-Kind Celebration of Q***r Cinema & Ballroom Culture!

Join us as we present the winner of Three Dollar Bill’s first-ever Q***r Cinema Fellowship, followed by a local short film and a screening of PARIS IS BURNING.

After the film, SWACE Health will lead a special ballroom presentation and community Q&A exploring the history, impact, and current state of ballroom culture in Seattle - an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the legacy and future of the scene.

Then we’ll keep the energy going with a late-night party to celebrate together into the night.

Tuesday, June 16th at Hidden Hall. 6pm – Late. See you there!

05/14/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our May Open Screen!

OPEN SCREEN is Seattle’s weirdest and wildest film screening that YOU CAN BE PART OF! Bring your film or video on a thumb drive- anything under 10 minutes goes up! It’s first come/first screen so be sure to arrive early to get on our list!

Tuesday May 26th at Seattle Open Arts Place. Doors at 7, Films at 7:30. See ya at the movies!

05/13/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our May Locals Only!

This month’s event will feature four shorts that walk the line between dreams and nightmares. Whether achieving transcendence or facing your greatest fear, our May event is all about the unexpected moments that warp one’s perspective:

-HUBBLE TENSION by Brandon Foy: A chronically distracted man undergoes an experimental eye treatment, only to face unexpected consequences that distort his reality in increasingly surreal ways. (13 min)

-FESTIVAL CHILD by Kat Hennessey: A festivalist in a neon dress with a pocket full of K, soberly stumbles across transcendence before she can even step out her front door. (8 min)

-CANNIBALS by Noah Campos & Hayden Ludt: After a life-changing hit, a part-time killer can finally escape the regimen of the abused working class - all that’s left is a driver to take him to his final destination. (13 Min)

-THE MAN MILKER by Matthew Rush, Morgan Hendrickson, and Lucas Chapel: A man must face his greatest fear. (2 Min)

Join us for a screening and Q&A with drinks to follow at Linda's Tavern!

Thursday May 28th at the Northwest Film Forum. Doors at 6:30, Films at 7. See ya at the movies!

03/26/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our April IN FOCUS Screening!

This event will highlight the work of renowned Seattle filmmaker SJ Chiro with a screening of her 2017 coming-of-age drama LANE 1974.

LANE 1974 (2017) is based on Clane Hayward's memoir about a 13-year-old girl living a nomadic life in 70’s Northern California communes alongside her rebellious mother and younger siblings. The film follows Lane (Sophia Mitri Schloss) as she yearns for stability and a "normal" life against the harsh realities of her mother’s off-the-grid existence. The film has been roundly praised for its authentic portrayal of childhood in a counter-culture setting, capturing the beauty and the danger of the era through a child's eye.

This film will be preceded by a screening of Chiro’s first short film LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (2006). A Q&A between Chiro and film journalist Chase Hutchinson will follow the film.

Thursday April 16th at the Northwest Film Forum. Doors at 6:30, Film at 7. See you at the movies!

The Seattle Film Society’s In Focus series returns this April with a screening of renowned Seattle filmmaker SJ Chiro’s coming of age drama LANE 1974 .  LANE 1974 (2017) is based on Clane Hayward's memoir about a 13-year-old girl living a nomadic life in 70’s Northern California

01/28/2026

Collaboration is in the air this February! We’re partnering with our pals over at Offbeat Films for a platonic, FREE Freelancer Speed Dating event!

Need a Gaffer? A Producer? A new friend to make fun stuff with? This event is your perfect opportunity! Meet fellow industry professionals and find the collaborators of your dreams through a rotating series of four-minute "dates", followed by open mingling. Spots are limited, so RSVP quick!

Thursday, February 12th at Ballard Church. Doors at 6pm, "Dates" start at 6:45. See you there!

Collaboration is in the air this February! We’re partnering with our pals over at Offbeat Films for a platonic, FREE Freelancer Speed Dating event! Need a Gaffer? A Producer? A new friend to make fun stuff with? This event is your perfect opportunity! Meet fellow industry professionals and fin

09/28/2025

We’re seeking new volunteers for our Marketing and Programming teams! Please see the listings for available roles below:

- Graphic Designer: We’re looking for a Graphic Designer volunteer to help drive the visual identity of the organization. This role will provide a lot of freedom for creativity and to bring your own artistic sense to the work. Ideally, this person will be able to help solidify brand standards and graphics. We anticipate this role requiring about 5 hours per week.

- Programmers: Programmers are in charge of screening, seeking out, and selecting films and filmmakers for our LOCALS ONLY and IN FOCUS events. Responsibilities include: Attending monthly meetings to decide selections, regular review of film submissions, and semi-regular attendance of screening events. We anticipate this role requiring about 3 hours per week.

-Social Media Manager: The Social Media Manager will be in charge of growing and monitoring SFS’s Social Media Channels. Responsibilities include: Attending monthly marketing meetings, developing and implementing marketing strategies, and publishing content across our channels (Instagram/TikTok/Discord). We anticipate this role requiring about 3-5 hours per week.

To apply for these roles, please submit your information through the link in our bio 🙂 Thank you!

The Seattle Film Society (SFS) is currently seeking new Volunteers.No experience is required, though strongest candidates will have some background in similar roles. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experience. SFS is a fully volunteer-run organizatio...

08/05/2025

Crazy to say it but we’re coming up on our 2 year(!) anniversary this November. So as we look to the future, we wanna hear from you! What do you want to see from us? What sorts of events and things are you interested in SFS doing? Where would you like to see SFS go as an organization?

We’ve launched a short survey to capture all this information and more. Your feedback will have a direct, tangible impact on the projects and events SFS takes on in the years to come. If you’ve got a minute, we would sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts ❤️

As we reach the ~2 Year Anniversary (🎉) of Seattle Film Society we'd love to hear from our members! What do you think of Seattle Film Society? Where would you like to see us go?

07/09/2025

Tickets are now on sale for our July Locals Only! This month offers a hearty sampling of genres and perspectives from five of the Seattle-area’s most exciting new voices:

-Hold My Hair by Rachel Taggart
-Sticky Buns, Ravioli, and White Cake by Nicole Pouchet
-The Good Salami by Alex Gallo-Brown and Piotr Migula
-Air Traffic Control: The Cold Open by Blake Rizzo

All five filmmakers will be in attendance for the Screening and will take part in a Q&A! Grab a pal and come check out some of the best films our city has to offer!

Doors at 6:30PM, screening from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. Afters to follow. See ya there!

Locals Only is a monthly screening event put on by the Seattle Film Society.

06/29/2025

We’re looking for people passionate about supporting local film to join our board! Help us achieve our goal of creating a vibrant community where Seattle Filmmakers can thrive. Apply to join our Board at the link below!

The Seattle Film Society (SFS) is currently seeking new Board Members. We are looking to fill two roles that will help to build the future of SFS. We remain an all-volunteer staff as we pursue this next stage as an organization.Read on to learn more about SFS and the open positions: OverviewSFS is a...