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Gala Tickets Now Available | “The Film that Blew My Mind” Podcast to Visit PTFF
Happy Labor Day weekend! At last – now you have time to buy your Film Festival pass and start making Film and Forum reservations. 😀 It’s not a moment too soon with less than 3 weeks to go time!
The 2024 Film Festival Line-up Unveiled! | Big Need for Volunteers
Can you believe it? We’re only four weeks away from the 2024 Film Festival kick off (Sept 19th). Woohoo! This is getting real.
Surprise! PTFF Announces Special Guests…
With just six weeks before PTFF 2024 kicks off, we are thrilled to announce this year’s special guests. Drum roll please… Let’s also start the conversation about what films are in the 2024 line-up.
Glampire Shoot in PT | Have a Past Photo of PTFF? | Want to Host a Filmmaker?
Have you ever been in the upper floors of the Hastings Building in downtown Port Townsend? Two weeks ago, I got the chance when I visited the set of Glampire. Read on to hear more about what I saw, along with other news of the week:
Share Your PTFF Stories | Be a Host for a Filmmaker | Whale Rider Coming Soon
Now that it’s truly summer, the countdown to the Film Festival begins. We’re just 2 months away! Let's have some fun in the meantime. We’d love to see a photo or know your story of a past PT Film Festival memory you have.
Deep Discount for Festival Passes | Announcing Free Outdoor Summer Movies
Christy, Leah, and I have been finalizing the fall festival line-up, inviting films and filmmakers, and doing back up support for our Glampire director and producer, Amy Hesketh and Aaron Drane.
Brace Yourself for PTFF’s News Buffet
Grab a bib and have a seat. This is a veritable PTFF news buffet. I hope you’re ready to feast! Pace yourself, drink water, and take breaks as needed. Here’s the quick take…
Dancing with the Dead returns to Port Townsend and other PTFF updates
We hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend. Now we’re looking forward to June! PTFF is happy to be co-presenter of Ward Serrill’s recent film – coming soon! Also, learn more about our recent fundraising successes and current job openings.
Allow us to introduce PTFF’s newest staff member…
Lights, camera, action! We've got a full slate of news this month. First up, we're rolling out the red carpet for our new Community Relations Manager. Next, we have temp jobs and an internship available for those aspiring movie moguls out there. Do you know a famous film star? (we want to know!) And get ready for our Spring fundraising premiere coming soon!
May Events: NFFTY Short Films | Woman-directed Sci-fi Film Ingress
The month of May brings two, special one-night-only film events. Our Focus Film series continues, and a Bainbridge Island filmmaker brings their sci-fi film to Port Townsend. Be sure to buy tickets in advance to ensure yourself a seat.
Special Event: Ingress | Celebrating Volunteers | Fundraiser for Film: Chronically UnderTouched
Abundance. That’s what April has brought us! We have several upcoming film-related events to share with you. Read to the end for your goat-related reward.
Coming soon: Promising Young Woman | $40K for documentary filmmakers | New film by local filmmakers
It's official — spring has sprung! Have you been loving all the daffodils and plum blossoms? (I have!) What’s blooming in your life? Here’s what’s sprouting at PTFF…
Short Screenplays | Filmmaker in Residence | Seeking Popcorn Fiend
Happy Birthday to me! In honor of another turn around the sun, Keith handed me the mic, so strap in for Danni-style diatribe.
Have you ever seen The Wizard of Oz on the big screen?
As we inch closer and closer to spring, we share exciting news about Women & Film.
PTHS Media Lab Short Film Showcase coming soon!
Good news: on February 2nd Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring for us this year.
PTFF Seeking Local Films and Screenplays
Here in Port Townsend, we have survived the January Ice-and-snopocalypse. Now, on with our lives!
Call for Film Submissions + Short Screenplay Contest
We hope your 2024 is off to a great start. Our 25th annual season is already beginning to take shape, and we have exciting news to share.
IN THE MEDIA
The Jefferson County Beacon, Citizen Screen: A Fresh Perspective on Community at the heart of Port Townsend Film Festival, by Ricardo Gomez, Oct 7, 2024, Port Townsend, WA.
Photo by Keith Hitchcock.
The Leader, PTFF attendance surpasses ‘23, pre-COVID numbers, by Kirk Boxleitner, September 25, 2024, Port Townsend, WA.
The Leader, PT Film Fest bringing ‘Twilight’ director Hardwicke this fall, by Kirk Boxleitner, August 18, 2024, Issue 33/Vol. 135, Article on page 5, Port Townsend, WA.
The Leader, ‘Glampire’ wraps shooting in whirlwind weekend at Hastings building, by Kirk Boxleitner, July 17, 2024, Issue 29/Vol. 135, Cover photo, Article on page 16, Port Townsend, WA.
The Leader, Pop-up screening feature short films, food, conversation, by Kirk Boxleitner, January 29, 2025, Port Townsend, WA.