Events

Save the date! The 6th Seattle Arab Film Festival will take place from August 15 to 17 at Northwest Film Forum. More details coming soon!

Open Screen is the Seattle Film Society's open mic night for Washington filmmakers! Bring your film/video on a thumb drive, anything under 10 minutes goes up! Need feedback on your latest cinematic masterpiece? Want to share some embarrassing home videos from your youth? Searching for a place where strangers will watch videos of your dog […]

FREE INTRO NIGHT - Breaking into the Film Business ONLINE featuring Nick Laurant — Director for YouTube’s Corridor Crew and The Girl in the Backseat. Ever wondered how people get their start in the film business? From behind-the-scenes magic to center stage roles, there are countless paths into the world of movie making—and just as […]

Join Olympia Film Collective for a FREE presentation with Jared Potter, founder of Part One Media in Yelm, WA. Friday, August 22  |  6pm  |  The Olympia Center (222 Columbia St NW Rm# 100)

Ever wonder what the pros really carry on set? Join Spokane Film Project on August 23 for a Panel where seasoned professionals from Props, Costumes, Hair & Makeup, and Assistant Directing open up their kits and share the essential tools they never leave home without. From the practical to the peculiar, find out what helps […]

Join Seattle Film Society for Locals Only #20 at Northwest Film Forum on August 28! Each month, SFS curates an intimate lineup of high-quality films from local independent filmmakers and showcases them for a community of filmmakers and film lovers. Screenings include in-depth Q&A’s with the filmmakers, as well as the opportunity to engage with the […]

Submissions for the 2026 Social Justice Film Festival in Seattle are now open! The Social Justice Film Festival showcases film aimed at fostering positive global change. The festival aims to present works that challenge societal structures on both macro and micro levels worldwide. The Earlybird Deadline is August 31, 2025. Submit on FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/SocialJusticeFilmFestival

Calling all world builders, time travelers, and fantasy fanatics: Early Entry for MOPOP + SIFF's Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival 2026 is open! Submit your short film at https://filmfreeway.com/SFFSFFseattle by August 31 for the lowest entry fee.

Save the date, Seattle! Nordic cinema is BACK Sept 5–7 in Ballard. The annual SEA-Nordic Film Festival draws audiences from around the region to enjoy the latest and greatest films from the Nordic region. Festival passes are available at https://nordicmuseum.org/events/seattle-nordic-film-festival

Whether you have a completed screenplay, previous work, or a script in progress, this is a chance to connect, collaborate, and share your passion for screenwriting. Write the next chapter of Spokane’s film scene, one script at a time! Where: The Hive (2904 E. Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99202) When: September 13th, 12P - 2P