SIFF is Now Open!

Today is opening day of the Seattle International Film Festival. The opening night event is an exclusive screening of a film about the 1999 WTO riots, Battle in Seattle. There was a red carpet and some key players are in town, and I was next to the rope to get a glimpse. I kind of decided last minute to go – it’s pretty much on my way home – so I only had my cameraphone with me. My first “celebrity” sighting was John Curley. He was in the pool of cameras, so I couldn’t get a close shot. Eventually those associated with the film showed up – André Benjamin, Michelle Rodriguez, director Stuart Townsend, and star Charlize Theron. Here’s my snaps: