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The Pacific Northwest's Seattle-based fully accredited, hands-on film school. Low Residency programs Start shooting your first week in class.
We are the only fully accredited film-focused school in the Northwest providing you with the hands-on education that will yield you a job in the film industry. From directors to actors, from camera op to grips. Check out what we have to offer and why we've just been named one of the top 10 schools worldwide for some of our programs, including Film Composition. BA, graduate, certificate, continuing education and teen programs -- we've got you covered.
06/15/2026
Interbay International Film Festival returns!
Seattle Film Institute is proud to be the PRESENTING SPONSOR of the INTERBAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL join us December 11-13, 2026!
Home | Interbay International Film Festival All SFI programs feature a hands-on education and practical experience that provide the groundwork for professional careers. Students learn real-world skills from a faculty anchored by film industry professionals. And every SFI student benefits from our commitment to career services and coaching...
11/04/2025
Today is ! Let your voice be heard! Voting is your right, a privilege and your duty! So if you can, VOTE!
08/29/2025
SFI is here at PAX!!! Come say hi!
01/20/2025
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle”
Today is MLK Day. In observance of the holiday, SFI and its Administration office is closed, but will be open again on Tuesday (1/20). To celebrate, here’s some behind the scenes shots from Selma (2014).
Fun Fact: the program director for worked on the music preparation for this film!
01/15/2024
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle”
Today is MLK Day. In observance of the holiday, SFI and its Administration office is closed, but will be open again on Tuesday (1/15). To celebrate, here’s some behind the scenes shots from Selma (2014).
12/08/2023
Happy Holidays from our Seattle Film Institute family to yours! We’re so thankful for our wonderful students, faculty, staff and alumni. As a reminder SFI Administrative offices will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. See you in 2024 SFI Students!
11/28/2023
Last Saturday was our Masters programs annual residency! Each student practiced pitching by pitching a film adaptation of a popular media franchise and received feedback from a panel of SFI Staff and Filmmakers.
Learn how to hone your pitching craft here at SFI!
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10/04/2023
Alumni Film is now streaming on Tubi!
This feature film was written, directed and produced by two Seattle Film Institute Alumni!
You can watch it by scanning the image QR code or by heading to the link featured in ’s bio.
08/24/2023
Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we’re throwing back to student short film “Everlong”.
08/15/2023
This past weekend on the 12th we held our 2nd graduation of 2023! Congratulations graduates!!
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3210 16th Avenue W
Seattle, WA
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| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |