You’re Invited!

Red Carpet Celebration

Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Washington Athletic Club

Join us for an elegant evening as we celebrate the opening of the 52nd Annual Seattle International Film Festival. Begin your festival experience surrounded by fellow film enthusiasts, visionary filmmakers, and the programmers who curate the stories that move us.

Boots Riley, writer and director of this year's Opening Night film, I Love Boosters, is scheduled to make a brief appearance at Red Carpet Celebration!

Your Exclusive Evening Includes:

5:00 PM | Cocktail Reception at the Washington Athletic Club
Savor artfully prepared bites and premium beverages while mingling with the creative minds behind this year's festival lineup. Don't miss Boots Riley's cameo appearance before he heads to the Paramount Theatre.

7:00 PM | Opening Night Screening at the Paramount Theatre
Catch Boots Riley's audacious I LOVE BOOSTERS on the big screen at the legendary Paramount Theatre 

Following the Film | After Party at Cannonball Arts
Continue the celebration with fellow cinephiles, filmmakers, and SIFF insiders

Special Perks for Our Guests:

• Satisfaction knowing you are supporting SIFF! Your ticket is partially tax-deductible.
• Complimentary parking at the Washington Athletic Club
• Expedited entry and reserved seating at the screening
• Rideshare credits for transportation between venues

Exclusive access to special SIFF overnight rate of $229 at the WAC (make a night of it!)

Tickets: $500 per person
 

Festive attire encouraged. Cinematic enthusiasm required.

Celebrate the art of cinema while supporting SIFF's mission to bring transformative film experiences to our community year-round. A portion of your ticket price ($350) is a tax-deductible donation.

Questions?
Please email giving@siff.net