Northwest Film Forum

See them at Local Sightings before they get famous! Our documentary shorts program showcases great new work from Seattle-based filmmakers.

Part of our Local Sightings Film Festival 2012 - see the festival website for full program details.  Full festival passes are available.

PROGRAM

Four Students by Tommy Yacoe and Andrew Mitrak (Seattle, WA)
This documentary follows the lives of four University of Washington students; each offers a unique perspective on the value of higher education.

Typecast Dragon by Cassidy Dimon (Seattle, WA)
Seattle cult icon Goddess King wrestles with her public access fame as she transitions to a new cycle of her life.

Lanie Riley’s Big Adventure by Cassidy Dimon (Seattle, WA)
After a series of challenging life events, Lanie must go on an adventure to find herself again.

A Light in the Booth by Alistair McMeekin (Seattle, WA)
A Scottish cinema projectionist and his 60 years in the business.

Honor the Treaties by Eric Becker (Seattle, WA)
A short documentary that explores photographer Aaron Huey’s advocacy work for Native American rights on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Decoding Murray Fisher by Nathan Lessler (Seattle, WA)
On his 82nd birthday, WWII veteran Murray Fisher’s family starts to realize Murray has been keeping a huge secret for over 50 years.