VIDEO: Nancy Guppy Hits the SIFF Red Carpet
The Art Zone host chats with Northwest filmmakers and more about what to expect during the fest
By Seattle magazine staff May 25, 2016
We’re in the midst of the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival, wherein movie-lovers can take their pick from more than 400 films from 90 countries, all screening at theaters around town. Need help narrowing down your film list?
Funny gal Nancy Guppy, host of Art Zone on the Seattle Channel, chatted up Northwest filmmakers and other A-listers during SIFF’s opening night event (complete with a fancy red carpet). Watch all the antics below.
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