This Seattle-style red carpet situation at the Paramount Theater opened the 2009

This Seattle-style red carpet situation at the Paramount Theater opened the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival on Thursday, May 21. The event was attended by members of the cast and crew of SIFF features including In the Loop and Hump Day. All photos by Garrett Mukai. For all our coverage of the festival, visit SeattleWeekly.com/SIFF.Published on May 22, 2009

Tom Skerrit, Emmyaward-winning actor, SIFF Board member and Seattlite is proud to be a part of SIFF: aEœItaE™s the best film festival in the nation.aE

Tom Skerrit, Emmyaward-winning actor, SIFF Board member and Seattlite is proud to be a part of SIFF: aEœItaE™s the best film festival in the nation.aE

Anna Chlumsky, star from In The Loop wearing Diane Von FurstenbergaE¦ aEœThataE™s how I roll!aE

Anna Chlumsky, star from In The Loop wearing Diane Von FurstenbergaE¦ aEœThataE™s how I roll!aE

Mimi Kennedy, also starring in In The Loop with the guys.

Mimi Kennedy, also starring in In The Loop with the guys.

The In The Loop cast awaits their film debut.

The In The Loop cast awaits their film debut.

Lynn Shelton, director and producer of Hump Day, which premiered at Sundance 2009.

Lynn Shelton, director and producer of Hump Day, which premiered at Sundance 2009.

Deborah Person, SIFF Managing Director took some time to work the red carpet.

Deborah Person, SIFF Managing Director took some time to work the red carpet.

The Rat City Rollergirls were on hand regulating wristband distribution and entrance to the gala.

The Rat City Rollergirls were on hand regulating wristband distribution and entrance to the gala.

Inside, attendees were treated to a DJ set before In the Loop.

Inside, attendees were treated to a DJ set before In the Loop.

Just one more stop before the flick.

Just one more stop before the flick.