Soundside Organizational restructuring at SIFF leads to layoffs... again
Jan 6, 2026
14:14
Being a movie buff in Seattle feels a little… unsettled right now.
That’s because there’s been a lot of changes at SIFF, the Seattle International Film Festival, which has been the vanguard when it comes to all things movies.
The organization announced Monday, it was undergoing an organizational restructuring, including some layoffs.
This follows a somewhat tumultuous year for SIFF. For more, we're joined by...
GUESTS:
- Chase Hutchinson, critic and freelance reporter, who often covers SIFF for the Seattle Times
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