Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF)
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Grant Type
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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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
Partnership: Created in collaboration with Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
What Experience Learning Community actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $10K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA.
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