Tokyo Drifter - Northwest Film Forum's Seijun Suzuki Retrospective

Recently, I had a chance to see Seijun Suzuki's classic stylized thriller Tokyo Drifter at Seattle's Northwest Film Forum as they prepared to show this and other films directed by Mr. Suzuki as part of a Seijun Suzuki Retrospective film series. You can see Tokyo Drifter at the Northwest Film Form's Capitol Hill theaters on Wednesday May 4th at 7:30pm.

2015 Local Sightings Film Festival Recap.

This was my first year covering the Northwest Film Forum's "Local Sightings" Film Festival and I have to say, the Pacific Northwest has no shortage of up and coming film makers. Below, you will find links to my reviews for the films I was able to watch during the festival as well as an announcement of the "TwoOhSix Festival Favorite".

Drawing the Tiger (LSFF 2015) - Documentary Review

Drawing the Tiger, directed by Amy Benson and Scott Squire, is an official selection of the 2015 Local Sightings Film Festival which is produced by Seattle's Northwest Film Forum. This documentary feature follows a family in Nepal over the course of several years as they try to build a better life yet find themselves constantly struggling just to survive.

TwoOhSix Picks: 2015 "Local Sightings" Film Festival

Local Sightings is the only festival dedicated to showcasing the best in Northwest regional films. Taking place Sept. 24-Oct.3 at Northwest Film Forum, the lineup will include the premieres of 15 feature films and over 50 shorts from up-and-coming directors from Alaska to Oregon. The full schedule was recently released and I have chosen the films you do not want to miss.

NW Film Forum: "Local Sightings" 2014 Film Festival

Northwest Film Forum's annual showcase of Northwest film making returns with Seattle premieres, parties, and the best in local emerging film talent from Sept 25 – Oct 4.

NW Film Forum: "Local Sightings" 2013 Film Festival

Northwest Film Forum's annual showcase of Northwest filmmaking returns with Seattle premieres, parties, and the best in local emerging film talent from Sept 27 – Oct 3.

If you are not familiar with the Northwest Film Forum, then you should take some time to get to know this very important piece of Seattle's movie culture. Below is the official press release for their annual festival.

2013 Children's Film Festival Seattle

NORTHWEST FILM FORUM ANNOUNCES

CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE 2013

Beloved annual festival for Seattle children and families returns with more than 120 international films for all ages.

Northwest Film Forum Announces LSFF 2012 Schedule

 

Northwest Film Forum's annual showcase of Northwest filmmaking returns with Seattle premieres, parties, and the best in local emerging film talent from Sept 28 – Oct 4.