In early October, film buffs around the region received some bittersweet news…

The historic Egyptian Theater in Capitol Hill – which had been closed for repairs – would not reopen as a public theater. The Seattle International Film Festival decided to end its lease, saying it was a difficult decision but that it just wasn’t financially feasible. 

This comes on the back of the closing of the Grand Illusion and AMC 10 theaters in the U-District. 

In an era of streaming services and movie studio consolidations… What DOES it take to keep the independent theater scene thriving?

GUESTS: 

• Beth Barrett - Artistic Director SIFF
• Kenny Alhadeff - Owner, Majestic Bay Theater
• Chase Hutchinson - Freelance Writer and Movie Critic

RELATED LINKS: 

• For SIFF, Seattle’s Cinerama was a marquee purchase. Has it paid off?
• SIFF lays off staff amid financial challenges
• Seattle movie theater update: SIFF will end lease at historic Egyptian

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