The 9th annual Seattle Film Festival

Join us June 26-June 30th for the Seattle Film Festival, featuring screenings in three iconic Seattle neighborhoods: the University District, Queen Anne and Ballard. With 74 films, including 17 features, screened in theaters, the festival celebrates a new era of independent cinema, providing indie and local filmmakers an opportunity to reach a broader audience. Festival Highlights: The festival proudly announces its opening and closing highlights in partnership with Aegis Living, the Bruce Lee Foundation, and eoFlix. The event will commence on June 26th, with Cassian Elwes' gripping docu-drama "Passenger C." Elwes, known for producing critically acclaimed films like the "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Lee Daniels' The Butler," makes his directorial debut with a film exploring the aftermath of a tense incident on a flight from JFK to LAX. Following the screening, a Q&A session will be held on with actor Jon Jacobs, who won the Seymour Cassell award for his portrayal of Elwes. The festival concludes with Brandt Andersen’s "The Stranger's Case.” Andersen, known for producing "Lone Survivor" and "American Made," makes his directorial debut with a poignant look at the struggles of several Syrian refugee families. The film, starring Omar Sy from "Luther," will be followed by a Q&A session with Andersen, who recently won at Berlinale with “The Stranger’s Case.” Highlighted Films from Specific Film Programs: Reimagining the Future: "Paint Her Red": Directed by Bella Thorne, this narrative explores women's journeys through transformative storytelling, woven with melancholic prose and poetry. Exploring Personal and Cultural Identities: "Death of the Sheik": Isabella Rossellini, Franco Nero, Sherilyn Fenn, and Paul Rodriguez star in this world premiere feature about silent star Rudolph Valentino, directed by Vladislav Kozlov. A Q&A with director Kozlov will follow. "Carole and Grey": Jon Bass, Mary Wiseman, and Steve Buscemi star in this festival world premiere, a hilarious comedic feature set in NYC, marking Jon Bass’ directorial debut. A Q&A with Bass will follow. "In Fidelity": Chris Parnell, Cara Buono, Dennis Haysbert, Eve Austin and Illeana Douglas star in this feature about an uncharted romantic scenario, directed by Rob Margolies. A Q&A with Austin, who was also a producer on the film, will follow. "King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones": Quincy Jones and Debbie Allen produced this documentary feature, directed by Harriet Marin Jones, exploring the legacy of her grandfather. A virtual Q&A with Jones will follow. "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story": An intimate documentary by Jennifer Takaki that honors the pioneering work of Chinese American photographer Corky Lee. A Q&A with executive producer George Hirose and producer Linda Lew Woo will follow. Community Across Generations: "Wiffle Ball": Former ESPN reporter Kenny Mayne, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ken Burns star in this nostalgic Seattle-based documentary short. World Premiere. A Q&A with director Mayne will follow. "Go For Grandma": "Succession" star Justine Lupe and Academy Award nominee Amy Madigan star as a flawed mother-daughter duo in this imaginative short film directed by Sabrina Doyle. A Q&A with the writer, high school student Lucian Nakazato-Patterson, will follow. "The Italians": Abigail Breslin, Matthew Daddario, Rob Estes, Michelle Danner, and Perrey Reeves star in this feature film, a family dramedy directed by Michelle Danner. A Q&A with director Danner will follow. Animated Visions: "Insects in the City": Mark Polish’s animated comedy series pilot offers a humorous look at urban life through the eyes of insects. A Q&A with Polish will follow. Noteworthy Short Films: “The Sugarman": Seattle's free-spirited Olympic Gold Medalist, Sugar Ray Seales, loses his eyesight and boxing career before finding one last shot in this documentary directed by Michael Husain. A Q&A with Sugar Ray Seales and producer Bryan Boyd will follow. "Talking In Your Sleep": John Leguizamo stars in this short music video directed by Ashley Monet and Juancho Rodriguez. A Q&A with directors Monet and Rodriguez will follow. The 9th annual Seattle Film Festival Award Show will take place on June 30 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, celebrating this year’s achievements in filmmaking. For a complete list of films, location and screening times, theater tickets, special events, and panel discussions, please visit www.theseattlefilmfestival.com. For movie theater tickets: https://www.theseattlefilmfestival.com/2024-film-schedule Media Contact: Lesley Diana | [email protected] | 604-726-5575 Media is invited to attend any screening with prior notice by emailing [email protected] Tickets for the awards show gala at the Edmonds Center for the Arts purchased here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35655/performance/11457930?performanceId=11457930

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