The Blue Door Theatre is partnering with the Spokane Film Project for Basic Filmmaking 101, a five-part workshop series designed to take you from idea to a production-ready 5–10 minute short film. Over five two-hour sessions, you’ll develop your story, understand performance, learn essential filmmaking tools, and create a clear plan to bring your script […]
Join Washington Filmworks for an unfiltered conversation with Diane Becker, Megan Griffiths, Zia Mohajerjasbi, and Daniel Torres – directors and producers working across documentary and narrative film, bringing perspectives from Washington, California, and New York. Limited seating. Registration is free, but required for entry. Register here.
Discover the best in independent films from around the globe at the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. Celebrate cinema at locations around Seattle and in Shoreline and experience the SIFF effect – it’s magnetic, it’s electrifying, and it’s all happening in person May 7–17, 2026. Find passes and tickets at siff.net
Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations presents Festivals for the Rest of Us--Navigating Film Festivals Like a Pro Don't be intimidated by the film festival circuit! With the Seattle International Film Festival taking place May 7–17, and the Tacoma Film Festival accepting submissions until June 20, now is the perfect time to demystify the process. Join the film […]
The Seattle Film Society & Seattle Documentary Association will be hosting a mixer on Wednesday, May 13! Connect with local filmmakers at Queen Anne Beer Hall following SIFF's local shorts block, Sound Visions.
We F.E.W. (Filmmakers of Eastern Washington) are hosting a filmmaker mixer at the Blue Door Theater on May 17 from 3-6pm! Whether you’re crafting your first script, shooting your next short, or just curious about the local film scene, this is your monthly chance to connect with your community! Meet directors, actors, writers, editors crew […]
Join Seattle Asian American Film Festival for a weekend of films, filmmakers, and community celebrating Asian American storytelling May 29–31, 2026. Tickets: https://www.seattleaaff.org/
Join Tasveer for a quarterly networking event at Tasveer Film Center in Seattle. These meetups are open to all filmmakers, writers, and industry pros in the Greater Seattle area. Bring your projects, questions, and business cards! RSVP for free at https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-networking-event-june-2026/
Join Filmmakers Green Room, Seattle Film Society, Film Trade, Mighty Tripod Acting Studio, Seattle 48 Hour Film Project, CREATE48 Media Network, and more for a joint networking session at Harbor Island Studios. Come meet people across the Seattle film community, build creative partnerships, and make connections before the next 48HFP weekend. Date: Wednesday, June 24 […]
This month, Seattle Film Society is partnering with Langston & the Seattle Black Film Festival for a special Juneteenth edition of Locals Only! From visual poetry to centuries-old conspiracies, this event will showcase the breadth of talent bubbling up in Seattle’s black film community. LOCALS ONLY is a recurring presentation of local short films presented […]
