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Day 4 - Port Townsend Film Festival 2024
Welcome to Day 4 of PTFF 2024! This is the last day of the downtown portion of the Festival. But no tears yet – there’s a whole week of Virtual Festival to look forward to! (more info below). We’re pleased to announce our Jury Awards! Enjoy the final downtown Festival day!
Day 3 - Port Townsend Film Festival 2024
Welcome to Day 3 of PTFF 2024! Are we having fun yet? Can you recommend a good film or two? Lots more fun to come today, including a live podcast recording (with Catherine Hardwicke), the musician AVE for our Dinner Break, and... drumroll... the Jury Award winning films will be announced tonight. Enjoy your Saturday!
Day 2 - Port Townsend Film Festival 2024
Welcome to Day 2 of PTFF 2024! Thanks to everyone who helped kick things off yesterday. We had a fabulous and heartfelt time with you at the Gala, and Fish War was a wonderful inaugural screening. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Friday is a big day!
Day 1 - Port Townsend Film Festival 2024
Our 25th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival begins today! This is the day to ease into the Fest. If you can, grab your pass from the Box Office & Hospitality today, in order to avoid waiting in longer lines on Friday or Saturday.
PTFF Begins Tomorrow! | Screening Added By Demand: Local Shorts!
Our 25th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival begins tomorrow! Have you sketched out your Festival plan yet? If not, check out the 2024 schedule, see what grabs you, then – importantly – make some ticket reservations. And remember – check for updates.
Only TWO Days to Film Fest Launch! | 6 Films to Check Out
It’s just TWO DAYS until the 25th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival arrives! Yesterday, we talked about the Festival Forum. Today, let’s talk more about films. We have over 60 films in our line-up this year, but let’s take a look at six of them.
Forum Events at the Heart of PTFF 2024
Our 25th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival begins in THREE DAYS! Be sure to make one or more Forum events part of your 2024 Festival experience. Today, we’ll shine a light one of the parts that makes PTFF special: the Festival Forum.
Some Events Sold Out | Festival Begins in ONE Week! | Live Music Acts Announced
The 25th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival begins next Thursday, Sept 19th! We have several new announcements and bits of info for you to know, as you prepare for the big event next week. And heads up — some events are starting to get sold out!
Film Fest in 2 Weeks! | Get Your Costume Ready | Here’s How to Fest
September is here! Now, we encourage you to check out the Wooden Boat Festival (this weekend in PT), but save some energy for the Film Festival – happening in just 2 weeks! Films, workshops, panel discussions, the Gala, the parade, live music, picnics… so much fun coming soon.
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.
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.