⚰️I MUST KNOW EVERYTHING...⚰️ What pairs better with German Expressionism than doom metal and shoegaze? Sleepbomb comes to Seattle to live-score THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI this September. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/sl33pbmb
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Happy Birthday Lynn! Today we celebrate the birthday of beloved filmmaker Lynn Shelton by announcing that we are launching this year's "Of A Certain Age" grant, a project-based award that provides $25,000 to a female identifying filmmaker, age 39 or older. bit.ly/4zG2hpd
With 10 feature films and 55 shorts screening over the course of 10 days including North American and World Premieres, Local Sightings Film Fest will show you what life in the upper left is all about. September 18th-27th, in person only. Program: localsightings.org Passes: bit.ly/4zCubCg
A coming of age classic, WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE wowed indie film fans in the 90’s and still speaks to the universally awkward experience of middle school. By winning the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, this film paved the way for later quirky but brutally honest indie classics. bit.ly/wienerdoll
Long unseen and hard to find, Gregg Araki’s debut feature film THREE BEWILDERED PEOPLE IN THE NIGHT is a stunning example of low/no budget DIY filmmaking at its best. A queer love triangle could be just the thing to teach us how to love in this brave new world… right? bit.ly/onegregg
Unearth dark secrets buried in the past in the newly remastered Gregg Araki classic MYSTERIOUS SKIN. Author Scott Heim will be joining us in person after the 7pm shows on August 29th and 30th for conversations about the book and it's adaptation! More info at bit.ly/4kcereal
An unstreamable treasure of Japanese animation that must be seen, TEKKONKINKREET is the story of two orphans, one conniving and one naive, who take on the yakuza to save their neighborhood from being developed into a theme park. Tickets on sale now! More info at bit.ly/tekknw
Kelly Reichardt once again trains her perceptive and patient eye on the PNW, this time evoking the early 19th century way of life. An antisocial cook and Chinese immigrant seek to make their fortunes in the West by starting a business that’s reliant upon a rich neighbor's cow. bit.ly/sfcscow
Save the date--Local Sightings is back! We have a great selection of films this year, we are excited to share our full lineup on August 18th!
🌀MEMBERS ONLY🌀 Next Wednesday Northwest Film Forum Members are invited to watch an early screening of one of our upcoming features! What films on our calendar would you want a sneak peek of? Check out our calendar to take a guess at what it might be! bit.ly/4wYvJ89
When Donna retires from sex work to raise her foster son, she tries to build a better future for him by volunteering for a mayoral candidate. She learns that a morally corrupt former John is working for the opposition, and uses her sexual wiles as part of a gambit to take him down. bit.ly/wtftiara
In this unsettling dreamlike stop motion film, a young woman finds refuge in the home of a group of religiously fanatic pigs. As this surreal fairytale unfolds, animals become people, and an ill intentioned human can be more terrifying than a hungry wolf. Sun Aug 16: 12.00pm PDT bit.ly/adwolf
At the end of an era of openness, a bisexual love triangle unravels due to the rise of fascism that will be the death of the Weimar Republic. A fully diegetic musical featuring a career defining performance from Liza Minnelli, CABARET deserves the love it still receives years later. bit.ly/luvliza
A fantastic lineup for August! I'm excited about the Araki screenings: Mysterious Skin in 4K and his debut, Three Bewildered People in the Night. @seattlecritics.bsky.social will also be presenting the second film in our SFCS at 10 series: First Cow on Aug 20 with a video message from John Magaro.
SFCS at 10: First Cow - Northwest Film Forum
Kelly Reichardt again trains her patient eye on the Pacific Northwest, this time evoking an authentically hardscrabble early nineteenth century way of life
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Northwest Film Forum@nwfilmforum.bsky.social · 3w agoThis August, we've got a lineup of films showcasing the myriad of difficulties of life. From the endless cringe (and nightmares) of middle school, to confronting the most problematic parts of your most personal relationships, and even dealing with the ever-haunting specter of fascism. bit.ly/4brJBiA
Ross McElwee’s story does not end with SHERMAN’S MARCH roll, when his most famous doc is slated for a narrative remake, his life is struck by tragedy. The passing of his son leads to a new kind of documentary, using footage collected by both him and his son over the years. bit.ly/nwffrmk
This August, we've got a lineup of films showcasing the myriad of difficulties of life. From the endless cringe (and nightmares) of middle school, to confronting the most problematic parts of your most personal relationships, and even dealing with the ever-haunting specter of fascism. bit.ly/4brJBiA
While filming a documentary about an important moment in the Civil War, Ross McElwee gets dumped and finds himself making a different doc, one about the women he has met on his journey, from romantic interests to wizened sages of love. Tickets on sale now! More info at bit.ly/truthmarch
Terrific film, and I'll be moderating the Q&A afterward.
Northwest Film Forum@nwfilmforum.bsky.social · 4w agoThis documentary follows Mary Phillips, a 63 year old divorce, on her journey of sexual awakening. Aging doesn’t have to be the end of one’s sexual growth, & Mary shows that through exploration one can discover autonomy and take control of their own pleasure. Tix and more info: bit.ly/flmg
This documentary follows Mary Phillips, a 63 year old divorce, on her journey of sexual awakening. Aging doesn’t have to be the end of one’s sexual growth, & Mary shows that through exploration one can discover autonomy and take control of their own pleasure. Tix and more info: bit.ly/flmg
Join us on a magical quest with Lady Amalthea as she searches for more of her kind, surely she can’t be THE LAST UNICORN. With a cast featuring voice acting from Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee, this gem of animation will find a place in your heart by the end of the journey.
STARGAZER 07.30.26 @nwfilmforum.bsky.social Seattle Film Society - Locals Only 30 #horror #shortfilm #horrorsky #cosmichorror
Join filmmaker Olivé for an exclusive opportunity to see a WIP doc melding slice of life with a colorful inner world explored through animation. After watching the rough cut of the film you will have an opportunity to provide feedback! Check out the workshops page on our website for more details.
On July 16, @seattlecritics.bsky.social launched a 10th anniversary series at @nwfilmforum.bsky.social at which we're celebrating a decade of favorites. Thanks to @awest505.bsky.social and @cinejourneys.bsky.social, we're giving away The A24 New Wave at one of the screenings! Tix link in alt text.
#Seattle friends — new 4K restoration of #TEKKON will be shown as part of the #UNSTREAMABLE series at the Northwest Film Forum 🎶 Fri Aug 21 7.00pm PDT Sat Aug 22 4.00pm PDT 7.00pm PDT Rated U - UNSTREAMABLE! ☢️ nwfilmforum.org/films/unstre... #鉄コン #anime #animation @nwfilmforum.bsky.social
Unstreamable - Tekkonkinkreet (4K Restoration) - Northwest Film Forum
When a megacorporation threatens to tear down their town to build an amusement park, Black and White engage in the fight of their life.
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NEXT WEEKEND! A staff favorite from SIFF 2026, DRUNKEN NODDLES, comes to Northwest Film Forum! Director Lucio Castro has managed to create one of the most understated, yet sneakingly profound, films of the year that will catch you off guard with its seductive and languid energy. bit.ly/nwnoods
💪I PREFER TO KNOW MY OWN STRENGTH💪 Lezztalkaboutit brings another modern classic of sapphic love to Northwest Film Forum! Join us for LOVE LIES BLEEDING, a timeless tale of love, revenge, and muscles. Tickets at bit.ly/lou-jackie
Hot off of its world premiere, Northwest Film Forum, @seattletransfilmfest, and @threedollarbillcinema present BEACON OF FLESH, a trans rock opera shot on the people’s format: Super 8mm. Director & lead in-attendance! More info at bit.ly/nwflesh
Join us for a talk with Director Joey Clift & Producer Goldie Chan as they walk through the festival journey of their Emmy-nominated short POW! We will be covering creating for kids vs adults, indie vs industry distribution , live-action vs animation, & the importance of personal branding.
⛓️💥ONE MUST EDUCATE ONESELF⛓️💥 The people have spoken, PERSEPOLIS was voted into the semifinals of our ANIMATION DOMINATION bracket. Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events of the Iranian Revolution of 1979, and must grow up and find a way to be true to herself. You can find tickets at: bit.ly/anidom-p
