The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is an Oscar-qualifying film festival held annually in Seattle, Washington, United States, since 1976. It is recognized as one of the largest and most highly-attended film festivals in the United States, known for its eclectic programming of over 450 features, short films, and documentaries from more than 80 countries annually. SIFF aims to create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world, promoting cross-cultural communication and understanding through cinema.