Groups, nonprofits, institutions, and agencies that make up Seattle’s film community.
A nonprofit arts organization carrying on the legacy of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, presenting Black arts and culture across disciplines — including the annual Seattle Black Film Festival.
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An artist-run cinema and media arts center on Capitol Hill, screening independent and international film alongside classes, artist services, and production support for local filmmakers.
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See venue info →A nonprofit film archive and video store in the U District holding one of the largest publicly accessible film collections in the country, after transitioning from a for-profit rental shop to a nonprofit in 2014.
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A creative workforce development initiative connecting artists, technologists, and makers — including in film and media — through hands-on workshops, studio field trips, and mentorship programs.
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An all-volunteer organization offering year-round programming, events, and community for nonfiction storytellers across the Pacific Northwest.
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A city advisory body that shapes Seattle policy and programs to grow the local film industry, with a focus on equity and inclusive career pathways.
No dedicated social accounts — the Commission shares the city's general Office of Film + Music channels, which aren't Commission-specific, so none are linked here.
A filmmaker-run, all-volunteer organization that puts on screenings, educational events, and community initiatives supporting Greater Seattle’s filmmaking scene.
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Presents the annual Seattle International Film Festival and runs year-round programming at its own cinemas, alongside education and filmmaker support programs.
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See venue info →A South Asian arts nonprofit presenting the annual Tasveer South Asian Film Festival and running Tasveer Film Center, its own year-round cinema in Columbia City.
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See venue info →A nonprofit behind the annual Seattle Queer Film Festival, presenting queer film programming, educational experiences, and community dialogue year-round.
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Statewide nonprofit that administers Washington’s film-production incentive and operates the statewide Film Office, alongside workforce development and industry-support programs.
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