Apr. 8–22, 2022

Welcome to Seattle Deaf Film Festival!

• Browse the Film Guide to see the films available for this virtual festival.

• Buy a pass if you want access to all the films.

• Visit the Watch Online page to buy tickets for individual films or programs.



Questions? Contact us at sdff@deafspotlight.org.

SDFF showcases the best Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing (D/DB/DD/HH) filmmaking in the world. We believe in cultivating a vibrant community of emerging and experienced Deaf filmmakers, actors, and producers.

Want more events like Seattle Deaf Film Festival that support D/DB/DD/HH artists? Consider a donation to Deaf Spotlight.

Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts.

Deaf Spotlight is a nationally recognized leader in Deaf arts. We emerged from the first Seattle Deaf Film Festival in 2012. Our programming has since expanded to include theater productions, an annual art camp for Deaf youth, curated visual art exhibitions, and workshops for Deaf artists.

Founded in Seattle in 1995 as an independent film and arts nonprofit, Northwest Film Forum incites public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences. As a comprehensive visual media organization, the Forum offers educational workshops and artist services for film and media makers at all stages of their development.