PNB Dance Film Festival

Dance on Film en plein air: Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Dance Film Festival, born from an unprecedented explosion of creativity during pandemic lockdowns, has grown steadily since its creation in 2021. The 2023 lineup features a dozen exciting new works from established and emerging dance and film artists. This year, audiences can enjoy the full program of the winning films onscreen under the stars and moon!

A Liminal Space
Henry Wurtz, Seattle Dance Collective
Running time: 14:45

I Don’t Need a Reason
Luke Willis, Attic Box Productions
Running time: 3:03

Dear Roots; An Interview
Darian Kane, Artists Climate Collective
Running time: 12:01

The Pointe
Morgan Dukes
Running time: 9:01

Vanishing Act
Seattle Dance Collective
Running time: 11:15

One Last Ride
Anastasia Babenko
Running time: 7:35

The Choreography of CRISPR
Gabrielle Lamb, Pigeonwing Dance
Running time: 12:45

Office
Sonhador Filmes
Running time: 9:11

With Time We Go
Emma Rubinowitz
Running time: 15:13

Authentically Me
Gabriel Speiller, The University of Arizona
Running time: 2:39

The Conversation
Hayden Rivas
Running time: 3:15

An Open Window
Mairead Averill, Spectrum Dance Theater
Running time: 3:19

How do I get seats at the Mural?
Seating is first-come, first-served, limited to the capacity of the Mural Amphitheatre lawn.

What Covid-19 Safety requirements will be in place?
All attendees will be asked to practice common sense measures, including distancing and masking if they desire. Anyone currently positive for or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 is asked not to attend.

What are the seating arrangements?
We recommend low back chairs, blankets or bean bags. Seating is first-come, first-served, and you may be directed toward the back of the Mural Amphitheatre lawn if you bring high backed chairs.

What if it rains?
For cancellation information/updates, call Seattle Center Customer Service at 684-7200 or go to seattlecenter.com after 2 PM on day of event.

When will the movie start?
Movies start at dusk (about 9 PM).

What accessibility features do you have?
As a policy, we always include captions at all of our screenings. Assisted listening devices are also available upon request.

Can I bring my pet?
Due to the limited number of seats and the abundance of food in the seating area, we would prefer that movie-goers leave pets at home (except for legal guidance animals).

What is not allowed?
No giant coolers/ice chests, open flames/cooking, umbrellas, video or audio recorders. Like any theater, during the movie we ask people to TURN OFF their cellphones and pagers.

Will food & beverages be available?
Food and beverages are available in the Seattle Center Armory and at food carts on grounds prior to start of movie.

Is alcohol available?
Alcohol is not for sale at the Mural, but is available at select locations in the Armory. However, alcohol must be consumed at place of purchase.