Seattle Film Society’s Open Screen event on May 27 will connect filmmakers of all levels by showing any film (ten minutes or less) on the big screen at Seattle Open Arts Place! This open mic for local filmmakers operates on a first-come first-screen basis. Tickets: https://www.seattlefilmsociety.com/store/p/open-screen-4
Tasveer's South Asian Producers Lab is a two-day intensive program designed to equip emerging producers with the skills, mentorship, and industry connections needed to bring authentic South Asian stories to life. This application is open to emerging producers in North America. Fellows will receive the opportunity to pitch at the Tasveer Film Market in October. […]
Curious how to break into television? Join Three Dollar Bill Cinema for an unfiltered conversation with working TV writers, producers, and directors. Find the Zoom link at https://threedollarbillcinema.org/tv-writing-event
Film submissions for Tasveer Film Festival (TFF) 2025 are OPEN! Submit your project to the world's first and only Oscar®-qualifying South Asian film festival at https://filmfreeway.com/TSAFF
Celebrate 20 years of spellbinding cinema at the Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF) this June at SIFF Cinema Uptown. For two decades, MoPOP and SIFF have put a spotlight on visionary filmmakers, showcasing innovative short films that transport audiences to brand-new worlds. Tickets: https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/sffsff-x37750
Yes, And... Laughter Lab (YALL) is a competitive incubation lab, pitch program and showcase that lifts up diverse writers and performers creating new comedy about topics that matter. Apply at yesandlaughterlab.com/apply by June 8, 2025.
One of the fastest growing independent film events in the Northwest, the Gig Harbor Film Festival will run the last full weekend every September. Located just south of Seattle on the South Puget Sound, Gig Harbor has rich heritage, culture and charm reflected in the warm and enthusiastic reception shown towards filmmakers and audiences. Submit […]
Join WE F.E.W. (Filmmakers of Eastern Washington) for their TWO YEAR anniversary filmmaker mixer at Studio A for an open house of the premier Inland Northwest film production facility!
Join a FREE live virtual Q&A on "Penelope" (a Washington Filmworks incentive project!). Hosted by Picturehouse 441, the Q&A with showrunner/director/co-writer Mel Eslyn, producer/co-writer Mark Duplass, and editor Celia Beasley will take place June 16 at 8PM ET/5PM PT with two encore livestreams. Sponsored by Duplass Brothers Productions. Get your ticket at https://www.picturehouse441.com/event/penelope
You are invited to celebrate the year-long accomplishments of the film students at OC Film School! Take part in a special event featuring a red carpet experience and a curated showcase of student films. This free, public event is open to all.
Join the Seattle Film Commission for a free panel on Post-Production as part of their INSIDE SCOOP monthly film talk series! Panelists: CELIA BEASLEY - Freelance Episodic & Film Editor ROGELIO SALINAS - VFX Artist/Supervisor TARA FORTH - Composer, Seattle Composers Alliance Moderated by Seattle Film Commissioner CHAMP ENSMINGER Get your free tickets here 5:00-7:00 […]
Join filmmaker and journalist vee hua for a screening of two of their narrative short films — ”Searching Skies” and “Reckless Spirits” — followed by a presentation about the fundamentals of independent filmmaking at varying budget levels. Bring your ideas and questions from your own projects to receive guidance on your own professional short-film journey […]
The 13th Annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival is back this June! Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready for a week of powerful storytelling. June 20, 2025 – Wing Luke Museum June 21, 2025 – Broadway Performance Hall June 22–26, 2025 – Virtual Screenings More information: https://seattleaaff.org/
Calling all Pacific Northwest filmmakers! Do you have a short film, feature, doc, music video, or other visual project to share? Then consider submitting to Local Sightings Film Festival! Now in its 28th year, this festival is an annual showcase of creative communities in the PNW. Last year’s festival featured live comedy, dance, and 50+ […]
Join the Meaningful Movies Project for a free screening of "Summer of Soul" plus live musical performances by Kim Archer (USA) and Ras Bernard Benzima (Uganda) and a panel discussion with both artists! The festivities will take place virtually on Sunday, June 22 at 11am. Register at https://meaningfulmovies.org/events/summer-of-soul/
Don't miss opening night of Seattle’s Live Underground Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Uptown! Tickets: https://www.lexscopefilms.com/event-details/scope-screenings-opening-night-june-24
Enjoy a screening of The Dark Crystal during Cinemancy, a monthly movie series with a focus on film analysis, anti-fascism, community building, and collective dreaming at The Rendezvous in Seattle. Tickets: https://isabella-von-ghoul.com/store/cinemancy-tickets
Meaningful Movies Tacoma is presenting a free screening of Small Budget Production Initiative documentary “Fish War” and post-film discussion on June 25 at the Center for Spiritual Living. More info: https://meaningfulmovies.org/events/fish-war-tacoma/
Join the Social Justice Film Institute for an Open House on June 26 from 3-6pm at their brand new home, the Pacific Tower! All of the Seattle and greater PNW community is welcome at this free event. Bring some friends and celebrate! Pacific Tower: 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (11th Floor - Suite […]
Locals Only is a recurring presentation of local short films presented by the Seattle Film Society. The June Locals Only event will feature four otherworldly shorts that are sure to leave you confused, laughing, and in awe - possibly all at the same time! Northwest Film Forum | Doors 6:30pm | Screenings 7-8:30pm Tickets - […]
This in-depth training course will thoroughly explore the wide range of responsibilities held by a professional script supervisor. A script supervisor is often referred to as the director’s “right arm and left brain,” assisting them throughout principal photography to ensure the script translates to the screen flawlessly. This essential crew member plays a key role in the success of principal photography for […]
Take part in a special night celebrating real stories from the North Sound. The North Sound Voices Film Festival kicks off on June 27 at the PUD Auditorium in Everett, featuring four powerful films made by local filmmakers and storytellers. Stay for a Q&A with the filmmakers and a cozy reception afterward — meet neighbors, […]
In partnership with Film Community Training Program (FCT), we’re spotlighting a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in filmmaking: the Intimacy Coordinator (I.T.C.). Though relatively new in comparison to the rich history of the film industry, the I.T.C. has quickly become essential for the seamless execution and success of any production. Panelists will delve into the […]
The Root Experience is a 3-night festival featuring BIPOC talent from various cultures. The festival celebrates regional filmmakers, artists, culture bearers, musicians, and the stories they weave through their art. BIPOC Pacific Northwest filmmakers can apply at https://filmfreeway.com/TheRootExperience through June 30, 2025.
Getting ready for the 2025 Seattle 48 Hour Film Project? Whether you’re flying solo and looking for a team, or already have a crew and need to fill some roles—this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and get a head start on the chaos! Monday, June 30, 20256:00 – 8:00 PM Find more details at […]
Seattle's Fuselage Dance Film Festival, presented in partnership with Propadata Films and Yaw Theater, is open to filmmakers of all ages, worldwide. Submit a short film with a focus on dance by July 5 at https://filmfreeway.com/FuselageDanceFilmFestival to meet the Regular Deadline.
Head to Seattle's SIFF Cinema Uptown July 6 for a showcase of films made by filmmakers with visible and non-visible disabilities. Programmed exclusively by disabled artists, Slamdance Unstoppable: On the Road aims to eliminate the prejudices and gate-keeping that have historically kept disabled filmmakers from being represented in the entertainment industry. Tickets - https://www.siff.net/cinema/in-theaters/slamdance-unstoppable-on-the-road