Seattle Times
Hundreds of tales will be told at the Seattle International Film Festival some of which are true, and a few of which are from our own backyard. The Northwest Connections program this year features five documentaries, four of which are about the Northwest arts scene. Wheedle’s Groove and Amplified Seattle focus on local music of the past and present; Ginny Ruffner — A Not-So-Still Life and Chihuly Fire & Light are portraits of local visual artists. “Seattle has such a rich arts scene, it provides perfect fodder for some interesting stories,” said SIFF artistic director Carl Spence. He noted that the documentary section of the festival has grown dramatically, estimating that the number of nonfiction films submitted has tripled in the past decade. This year, he said, 467 were submitted; not counting the numerous films that were viewed and considered from other festivals. Ultimately, 54 feature-length documentaries will screen, including the five from the Northwest. Read the full round-up at the above link.