Mayor Durkan Announces Nesib "CB" Shamah as the 2019 Mayor's Film Award Winner

Congratulations to 2019 Mayor's Film Award recipient, Nesib "CB" Shamah! CB is an Emmy-nominated producer and director best known for the music documentary, Welcome to Doe Bay, SJ Chiro’s Lane 1974, and the science fiction short film Haskell. He has contributed to the Seattle film and music landscape for years, from his work on community advisory boards to financing and executive producing many local film projects. As a current board member of both the Satterberg Foundation and the Northwest Film Forum, CB is a leader in the local fight for social justice by telling unique stories supporting colleagues and artists in bringing their visions to life on screens both big and small. Mayor Durkan will present the award to CB at the SIFF Opening Night Gala on May 16 at McCaw Hall. Learn more about the Mayor's Film Award

SIFF begins May 16! This year is the 45th Seattle International Film Festival, showcasing more than 400 films from nearly 90 countries to 140,000+ attendees over 25 days (May 16 - June 9, 2019). Also, don't miss the New Works-in-Progress Forum, which brings four global film teams, six industry mentors, and a select SIFF audience into the filmic creative process, just before the picture is locked. Together, they watch the films in-progress and engage in critical feedback for a valuable creative experience. Tickets are on sale now!