Originally installed in 2003 as a “temporary” solution for Northwest Film Forum’s façade, the awning that hangs outside has seen hundreds of amazing filmmakers and audiences come and go. On Tuesday morning, May 22nd, 2018, having reliably performed its sheltering duty to denizens of 12th Avenue for a decade and a half, the awning will finally ride off into the sunset. In June, a new awning design by local firm Olson Kundig will take its place.

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Every once in a while, an opportunity comes along to be a part of something wonderful. To create something beautiful and joy-inspiring as a collective unit.

Being a board member at Northwest Film Forum and actively participating as the organization has revitalized and so fully embodied its mission has been one such opportunity.

Courtney Sheehan’s vision and implementation of creative ideas has brought new life to the Northwest Film Forum. It has imbued the board, staff, volunteers and ou…

We’re excited to welcome a new member to our team this Spring!

CHIMAERA is a multidisciplinary conceptual artist, curator, producer, community organizer and educator from Tacoma, WA. They are most excited about getting to know the NWFF community and engaging filmmakers throughout the Northwest that have been historically marginalized in the film industry as creators, curators, mentors and educators. They look forward to supporting the work of a new wave of creative visionaries with the insigh…

Attention PNW filmmakers!

Through June 15th, we will be accepting entries for the 21st Local Sightings Film Festival (September 21–29, 2018).

Every year, Local Sightings showcases the films and filmmakers of the Pacific Northwest. All types of moving image media are eligible; projects must be finished within the last 18 months, and the filmmaker(s) must be based in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, or the Yukon Territories. The 21st edition will feature specia…

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $20,000 to Northwest Film Forum for curated film exhibition and artist programs. The Art Works category is the NEA’s largest funding category and supports projects that focus on the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with d…

Reading press reviews for Bob Byington’s latest film, Infinity Baby, is a bit of a head-scratcher in-and-of-itself. Can one say it is a good thing for a film to be called “caustic” and “funny” in the same breath? How about “gleefully sardonic” or “skillfully obtuse”? It seems everything complimentary about this film is also tongue-in-cheek and contradictory, but that’s exactly the charm of the film’s unconventional and irreverent humor. After all, due to abortion being made illegal and …