Seattle Film Critics Society
The official home for Seattle’s critics.
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Obsession wins SIFF 2026 Seattle Critics Award
“Obsession” wins SIFF 2026 Seattle Critics Award The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS), in partnership with SIFF, polled accredited media members for their favorite new release feature films screened during the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. 75 different films appeared on submitted ballots, but there was widespread consensus at the top of the list. The…
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Sky Hopinka to be Honored by SFCS with Hartl Spotlight Award at SIFF Alongside “An Evening with Sky Hopinka” at NWFF
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…
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SFCS accepting new member applications
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…