ROPE (1948)

This April, our film discussion group will be covering five feature films that use every nook and cranny of a single space to tell carefully crafted tales.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Rope is available for rental on Amazon, Google or Apple TV.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

What

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring presentation of local short films presented by the Seattle Film Society. 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 broader Seattle filmmaking community. We’re proud to partner with Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union) as our screening venue for this event!

Where

Seattle Open Arts Place

1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122

When

Thursday, March 27th / 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Doors open at 7:00pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased soon at seattleopenartsplace.org

Films

Afters 🍻

After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at Seattle Open Arts Place to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.

FRANCES HA (2012)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Frances Ha is available to stream on Kanopy, Mubi, Criterion, and AMC+, and for rental on Amazon, Google or Apple TV.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS (2008)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Tyler James

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Nights and Weekends is available to stream on AMC+ and for rental on Amazon, Google or Apple TV.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

What

An open mic night for Washington filmmakers!

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 on the big screen? Come on out!

Seattle Open Screen is connecting filmmakers of all levels by showing any film (ten minutes or less) on the big screen here at Seattle Open Arts Place! Films screen on a first-come first-screen basis, so get here early!

Doors at 7PM and screening from 7:30PM to 9PM. 

Head over to the pub afterward to socialize with other filmmakers!

Where

Seattle Open Arts Place

1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122

When

Monday, March 17th / 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Doors open at 7:00pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased here.

Additional Details

Please bring videos on a standard Windows or Mac-compatible thumb drive.

Preferred format: MP4 or MOV files, compressed H.264

Ideal video specs:

Resolution: 1080p or 720p 

Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 29.97, 30, 59.94, or 60

Subtitles (optional): Superimposed on the video

We will try to accommodate all types of video formats, but if we are unable to play the video we will skip it.

Afters 🍻

After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union) to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.

YEAST (2008)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Yeast is only available to stream on The Internet Archive.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS (2007)

This March, our Film Discussion Group is focusing on Greta Gerwig: Actor to Director.

• Moderator: Alan Ren

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Hannah Takes the Stairs is available to stream on AMC+ or for rental on Amazon, Google, and Apple TV+ .

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

What

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring presentation of local short films presented by the Seattle Film Society. 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 broader Seattle filmmaking community. We’re proud to partner with Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union) as our screening venue for this event!

Where

Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th and Union)

1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122

When

Thursday, February 27th / 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Doors open at 7:00pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at seattleopenartsplace.org

Films

Afters 🍻

After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at Seattle Open Arts Place to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.

PALM SPRINGS (2020)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Palm Springs is only available to stream on Hulu.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

EDGE OF TOMORROW (2014)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Edge of Tomorrow is available to stream on Prime Video and Plex. It is also available for rent on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/W5yZBgEYUR)

Experience the work of Seattle director, June Zandona through three of her films.

IN FOCUS is a quarterly filmmaker showcase hosted by the Seattle Film Society. This event highlights the work of a local filmmaker or filmmaking team who we feel is an important part of our community. Screenings include a combination of their films followed by a moderated conversation about their work and career. We’re proud to partner with the Northwest Film Forum as our host for this event.

Our February event will center on the work of veteran Director and Camera Op June Zandona, whose mix of kineticism and penetrating character study merge into a form both powerfully emotive and entirely singular. In addition to her directing work, June has worked on projects such as PENELOPE, SWORD OF TRUST, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, YEAR OF THE FOX, and more. Our post-screening conversation will be moderated by Meg Valliant.

About the Director

SOURCE CODE (2011)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Marcus Baker

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/qvRpRwQs)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Source Code is available for streaming on Peacock. It is also available for rent on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

What

An open mic night for Washington filmmakers!

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 on the big screen? Come on out!

Seattle Open Screen is connecting filmmakers of all levels by showing any film (ten minutes or less) on the big screen here at Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union)! Films screen on a first-come first-screen basis, so get here early!

Doors at 7PM and screening from 7:30PM to 9PM. 

Head over to the pub afterward to socialize with other filmmakers!

Where

Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union)

1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122

When

Monday, February 10th / 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Doors open at 7:00pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased here.

Additional Details

Please bring videos on a standard Windows or Mac-compatible thumb drive.

Preferred format: MP4 or MOV files, compressed H.264

Ideal video specs:

Resolution: 1080p or 720p 

Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 29.97, 30, 59.94, or 60

Subtitles (optional): Superimposed on the video

We will try to accommodate all types of video formats, but if we are unable to play the video we will skip it.

Afters 🍻

After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union) to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.

GROUNDHOG DAY (1993)

This February, our Film Discussion Group is exploring Time Loops in movies.

• Moderator: Alexis Thornton

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/qvRpRwQs)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Groundhog Day is available for streaming on Philo. It is also available for rent on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

SOLD OUT!

What

LOCALS ONLY is a recurring presentation of local short films presented by the Seattle Film Society. 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 broader Seattle filmmaking community. We’re proud to partner with Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th & Union) as our screening venue for this event!

Where

Seattle Open Arts Place (formerly 18th and Union)

1406 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122

When

Thursday, January 30th / 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Doors open at 7:00pm

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at seattleopenartsplace.org (SOLD OUT!)

Films

Afters 🍻

After the screenings, SFS and the filmmakers will stay at Seattle Open Arts Place to talk and have drinks! Around 9:30PM - 10PM we’ll head over to Neighbor Lady Public House (1133 24th Ave Unit Q, Seattle, WA 98122) to hang some more.

FIRST REFORMED (2017)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: First Reformed is available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS (1985)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is available to stream on Criterion Channel and is available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

AMERICAN GIGOLO (1980)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: American Gigolo is available to stream on Paramount+ and is available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

BLUE COLLAR (1978)

This January, our Film Discussion Group is exploring four films from Paul Schrader, in a series titled: PAUL SCHRADER presents THE END OF THE WORLD.

• Moderator: Tommy Meisel

• Meeting Time: 7:00pm 

• Place: SFS Discord (https://discord.gg/aFVVvcG8Tq)

  • Discord is an online messaging and voice/video call platform. Communication takes place within virtual communities called "servers". Servers are typically made up of a collection of various chat rooms and voice channels. Initial entrance to a server is facilitated via an "invite link".

    Due to the scheduling issues this month, all discussions will take place on the Seattle Film Society Discord server. We will return to in-person discussions in February.

• Where to Watch: Blue Collar is available for rental on Amazon, Apple, and Google.

As always, we encourage all of you to come prepared with notes, questions, and thoughts about the film. If something strikes you or grabs you, jot it down and let's talk about it! We're all here to improve our understanding of film so don't be afraid to chime in.

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)

Join the Discussion on Discord

(https://discord.gg/KqJt9khb)