Fly Filmmaking Challenge 2014: Seattle, I Love You
2014 Β· 60m Β· Drama Β· Documentary Β· Comedy Β· Romance
This year, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) challenged five local production companies to create a love letter to Seattle in a compilation affectionately titled, 'Seattle, I Love You'. The five shorts within this omnibus production are: Sea Folk, Fresh Pair, Open Mouth, Hannah & Otto, Secret.
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