Chase Hutchinson, Author at The Stranger

News

SIFF Cinema Workers Union Walk Out of SIFF Downtown Ahead of 70mm ‘The Odyssey’ Screening

The Union Says SIFF Engaged in “Bad Faith Bargaining” and Has Authorized All Forms of Collective Action, Including a Potential Strike

by Chase Hutchinson July 17, 2026 2:37 pmJuly 18, 2026 12:02 pm

Film

Harbor Island Studios Has New Operators

It’s Open for Now, But Could Close Next Year

by Chase Hutchinson July 7, 2026 10:19 amJuly 7, 2026 10:20 am

News

Harbor Island Studios Is Set to Get Another Reprieve. What Comes Next?

Work is underway to give the production facility another extension, but questions remain.

by Chase Hutchinson June 17, 2026 10:00 amJune 17, 2026 2:07 pm

News

The Boeing IMAX Is Officially Dead

“We weren’t looking to operate a theater,” says theater owner.

by Chase Hutchinson May 20, 2026 6:05 pmMay 20, 2026 6:05 pm

What’s the State of SIFF in 2026?

The festival has been through its worst year in recent memory, and they have a smaller festival to show for it. But looking forward, staff are cautiously optimistic.

by Chase Hutchinson May 7, 2026 8:00 amMay 13, 2026 3:34 pm

SIFF Cinema Workers Union Still Want a Fair Contract

Cinema staff are calling for public support just as the annual festival gets underway.

by Chase Hutchinson May 6, 2026 12:00 pmMay 6, 2026 1:10 pm

Arts

SIFF Unveils Full 2026 Lineup That’s Shining With Local Gems

You’ll Kick Yourself if You Miss These

by Chase Hutchinson April 15, 2026 10:00 amApril 15, 2026 10:01 am

News

Seattle Central College’s Wood Technology Center May Be on the Chopping Block

Students and Staff Are Concerned That Critical Programs Could Soon Be Cut

Chase HutchinsonMarch 24, 2026 4:39 pmMarch 30, 2026 4:50 pm

Slugs Not Slop

Seattle’s Sea Slug Animation Festival Says No AI Allowed

Chase HutchinsonFebruary 25, 2026 3:30 pmMarch 19, 2026 11:00 am

Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater to Be Sold to Space Needle

Where are we going to see The Odyssey?

Chase HutchinsonFebruary 10, 2026 3:45 pmMarch 4, 2026 12:00 pm

Arts

Jill Busby Is the Northwest Film Forum’s New Executive Director

Busby Shared Her Vision for Its Future with The Stranger

Chase HutchinsonFebruary 5, 2026 3:00 pmFebruary 27, 2026 12:04 pm

Stranger Suggests

Stranger Suggests: A Ball Fit for a (Drag) King, a Singer-Guitarist Inspired by Horror Movies, and Artwork You’ll Want to Touch (But Don’t You Dare!)

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Julianne Bell, Chase Hutchinson, Shannon Lubetich, Amanda Manitach, Dave Segal, Nico Swenson, and Audrey VannSeptember 22, 2025 1:42 pmOctober 14, 2025 11:00 am