SEA-Nordic Film Festival

Celebrating queer Nordic cinema in the Pacific Northwest!

The 2026 SEA-Nordic Film Festival showcases LGBTQ+ stories from across the Nordic region. Trace the history of queer representation in Nordic cinema in this week-long festival highlighting queer love, gender exploration, and cultural identity. This festival includes one of the first overt representations of gay relationships in cinema alongside contemporary films that showcase the diversity of LGBTQ+ experiences.

The Nordic landscape sets the stage for beautiful cinematography and memorable stories you will want to revisit.

Purchase a Festival Pass

Early Bird pricing on our Full Festival Passes is available through August 15! ✨

Purchase your Festival Pass today so you don't miss a minute of the Festival.

A week's worth of cinema in the heart of Ballard 🎬

Held from September 15-19, you can expect evening screenings from Tuesday to Friday and a full-day experience to cap off the Festival on Saturday.

1. Tuesday 9/15 - Friday 9/18

   Screenings beginning at 6PM
   

2. Saturday 9/19:

   11AM - 9:30PM

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