The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is coming back to the Kirkland Performance Center on May 31 through June 10.

During the Kirkland opening night gala at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, SIFF will present “Starbuck,” a comedy, coming-of-age film at the KPC. The past returns with a vengeance for prolific sperm donor Starbuck. Twenty years after making his many “deposits,” 142 of his children want to meet their dad. This film was an Audience Award winner at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

The Kirkland Performance Center is located at 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. Film times vary. For the complete SIFF schedule, visit www.siff.net.

Founded in 1976, SIFF creates experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world through the Seattle International Film Festival, SIFF Cinema and FutureWave Education.

Recognized as one of the top film festivals in North America, the Seattle International Film Festival is the largest, most highly-attended film festival in the United States reaching more than 150,000 annually. The 25-day festival is renowned for its wide-ranging and eclectic programming presenting over 250 features and 150 short films from over 70 countries each year.