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As part of SFCS’s annual awards highlighting the best in film, the Seattle Film Critics Society presents the John Hartl Pacific Northwest Spotlight to honor the outstanding work of a person with local ties to the region. Named in honor of John Hartl, the late Seattle Times film critic whose legacy remains a beacon in…
The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) continues to seek to expand and diversify our membership and we are always excited to have new Seattle-area critics join our ranks. Our annual membership application period is now open; area critics are encouraged to apply for consideration by June 30th. Full details on joining SFCS are available on our…
Here at Seattle Film Critics Society, we already doled out our awards for the best in 2025 Film, but after the long parade of critics prizes and guild awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will close out the year in cinema by bestowing Oscars this weekend. Ahead of the ceremony, airing Sunday…