Seattle Film Institute

06/15/2026

Interbay International Film Festival returns!
Seattle Film Institute is proud to be the PRESENTING SPONSOR of the INTERBAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL join us December 11-13, 2026!

All SFI programs feature a hands-on education and practical experience that provide the groundwork for professional careers.  Students learn real-world skills from a faculty anchored by film industry professionals.  And every SFI student benefits from our commitment to career services and coaching...

11/04/2025

Today is ! Let your voice be heard! Voting is your right, a privilege and your duty! So if you can, VOTE!

08/29/2025

SFI is here at PAX!!! Come say hi!

01/20/2025

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle”

Today is MLK Day. In observance of the holiday, SFI and its Administration office is closed, but will be open again on Tuesday (1/20). To celebrate, here’s some behind the scenes shots from Selma (2014).

Fun Fact: the program director for worked on the music preparation for this film!

01/15/2024

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle”

Today is MLK Day. In observance of the holiday, SFI and its Administration office is closed, but will be open again on Tuesday (1/15). To celebrate, here’s some behind the scenes shots from Selma (2014).

12/08/2023

Happy Holidays from our Seattle Film Institute family to yours! We’re so thankful for our wonderful students, faculty, staff and alumni. As a reminder SFI Administrative offices will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. See you in 2024 SFI Students!

11/28/2023

Last Saturday was our Masters programs annual residency! Each student practiced pitching by pitching a film adaptation of a popular media franchise and received feedback from a panel of SFI Staff and Filmmakers.
Learn how to hone your pitching craft here at SFI!

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10/04/2023

Alumni Film is now streaming on Tubi!

This feature film was written, directed and produced by two Seattle Film Institute Alumni!
You can watch it by scanning the image QR code or by heading to the link featured in ’s bio.

08/24/2023

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we’re throwing back to student short film “Everlong”.

08/15/2023

This past weekend on the 12th we held our 2nd graduation of 2023! Congratulations graduates!!