Seattle Film Critics Society

The Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) is an organization of film critics based in the greater Seattle area and surrounding areas of Washington state. It is represented by 40 members who work in print, radio, television and online mediums. The society presents an annual awards announcement, honoring the best achievements in film, nominated and selected by all active members of the society.

In 2023, the category "Achievement in Pacific Northwest Filmmaking" was introduced to specifically honor Pacific Northwest filmmaking. The 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 2022 with strong connections to the region and selected five finalists. The winner was determined by a vote of the full membership and announced alongside the SFCS's other awards on January 17, 2023.

Board of Directors
, as listed on the organization's website:

• President – Kathy Fennessy

• Vice President – Chase Hutchinson

• Treasurer – Michael Clawson

• Secretary – Joan Amenn

• Awards Coordinator – Josh Bis

• Membership Coordinator – Mike Ward

• Communications Director – Thomas Stoneham-Judge

• Trustees – Taylor Baker, Ryan Bordow, and Steve Reeder

Categories
• Best Picture of the Year

• Best Director

• Best Actor in a Leading Role

• Best Actress in a Leading Role

• Best Actor in a Supporting Role

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role

• Best Ensemble Cast

• Best Action Choreography

• Best Screenplay

• Best Animated Feature

• Best Documentary Feature

• Best Film Not in the English Language

• Best Cinematography

• Best Costume Design

• Best Film Editing

• Best Original Score

• Best Production Design

• Best Visual Effects

• Best Youth Performance

• Villain of the Year

• Achievement in Pacific Northwest Filmmaking