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Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF)

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Overview

Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF)

Overview: An annual festival created in collaboration with the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) celebrating new and innovative additions to the science fiction and fantasy cinematic arts. SFFSFF showcases animated and live-action shorts from daring filmmakers around the globe.

Geographic Scope: International (accepts submissions from filmmakers globally)

Focus Areas:

  • Science fiction short films

  • Fantasy short films

  • Animated shorts

  • Live-action shorts
  • What They Celebrate:

  • Creative freedom of short-form storytelling

  • Visionary films that bend genres and challenge expectations

  • Films that transport audiences to new worlds
  • Recognition:

  • Previous selections have earned international distribution

  • Academy Award nominations

  • Museum exhibitions

  • Other major recognition
  • 2026 Festival Details:

  • April 18: Main Track (2:30 PM doors, 3:00 PM show start)

  • April 19: Next Generation Filmmakers (12:30 PM doors, 1:00 PM show start)

  • Venue: SIFF Cinema Uptown
  • Programming:

  • Multiple screening blocks

  • Filmmaker Q&As

  • Audience-selected awards ceremony

  • Juror-selected awards ceremony
  • Contact: N/A

    Partnership: Created in collaboration with Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)

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    Fields of Work

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