The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS), founded by Matt Oakes, is represented by over 40 members in print, radio, television and online mediums who live and work in the greater

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area. Established in 2016, the society is dedicated to supporting local productions and festivals, enhancing public education, awareness, and appreciation of cinema, and strengthening the bonds of critical dialogue as it pertains to the cinematic arts. They seek to highlight the best films produced each year–both by the major studios and independent filmmakers–and share their love of cinema with Seattle-area residents. The SFCS formalizes an already robust network of

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and reviewers in Seattle and surrounding areas of

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. The society also presents an annual awards announcement, honoring the best achievements in film, nominated and selected by all active members of the society. In 2022, the category "Excellence in Pacific Northwest Filmmaking" was introduced to specifically honor

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. This award is meant to celebrate the many talented filmmakers who call the region home and who produce work there. A nominating committee carefully considered a wide variety of feature films released during

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with strong connections to the region and selected five finalists. The winner will be determined by a vote of the full membership and announced alongside the SFCS's other awards on January 17, 2023.

Members

;Board of Directors * President – Matt Oakes * Vice President – (Vacant) * Treasurer – Steve Reeder * Secretary – Sara Michelle Fetters * Awards Coordinator – Josh Bis * Membership Coordinator – Mike Ward * Communications Director – Marc Morin * Trustees – Kathy Fennessy ;Our Members * Aaron White * Adam Gehrke * Allen Almachar * Brent McKnight * Brian Taibl ("Brian the Movie Guy") * Calvin Kemph * Candice McMillan * Chase Hutchinson * Collier Jennings * David Chen * Erik Samdahl * Jas Keimig * Joe Hammerschmidt * That Guy Named John * Josh Bis * Justin Moore * Kathy Fennessy * Linda Gwilym * Marc Morin * Matt Lynch * Matt Oakes * Michael Clawson *

Michael Medved Michael Saul Medved (born October 3, 1948) is an American radio show host, author, political commentator, and film critic. His talk show, ''The Michael Medved Show'', is syndicated from his home station KTTH in Seattle. It is syndicated via G ...

* Mike Ward * Morgen Schuler * Paul Carlson * Rene Sanchez * Ryan Bordow * Ryan Oliver * Sara Michelle Fetters * Sean Gilman * Silas Lindenstein * Steve Reeder * Taylor Baker * Thomas Stoneham-Judge * Tim Hall * Vaughn Swearingen * Warren Cantrell ;Emeritus Members * Moira Macdonald * Tom Tangney