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Los Lobos In Concert
Los Lobos in Concert
Monday, Sept 28, 7pm
at McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden.
Quite simply, they are one of the tightest, one of the best, one of the most prolific bands ever. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin.”
2026 PTFF Virtual Film Festival
Port Townsend Film Festival extends your opportunity to watch many of this year’s films at your leisure.
Beginning Monday September 28 through October 4, you may watch as many of this year’s available films at home. Gather your friends and family.
Free Outdoor Movie - Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver
The Free, Outdoor Movie on Taylor St. Sunday evening is Stand and Deliver.
Bring the family, blankets and cushions and find a seat in front of our giant outdoor screen on Taylor St.
We begin the film at 7:30PM.
See you there!
A math teacher in a Hispanic neighborhood is convinced that his students have potential. His unconventional teaching methods help gang members and no-hopers pass the rigorous calculus Advanced Placement exam.
The Intermission
Every day of the festival, The Intermission on Taylor Street provides a chance for everyone at the festival, and the community as a whole, to gather together and talk about the films they’ve seen and the films to come. Music, food, drink, and an openness to striking up a conversation make these early evening breaks some of our favorite moments of the whole weekend.
Sunday Activity - DJ David Bonobo - PT’s own LA-transplant, featuring Rare Groove, Pan-African, and Latin-Electronica beats .
Los Lobos Native Sons Documentary Film Screening
Los Lobos Native Sons
PTFF has the privilege of bringing the Pacific Northwest Premiere of Los Lobos Native Sons to the 2026 Port Townsend Film Festival.
Los Lobos and Filmmakers Doug Blush and Piero F. Giunti will be joining us for a special post-screening Q&A.
See you there!
Spanning the band's 50-year journey from East LA backyard weddings and quinceañeras to the White House and global stages, this documentary tells the inside story of how Chicano tradition and innovation reshaped American music.
Free Outdoor Movie - Coco
Coco
The Free, Outdoor Movie on Taylor St. Saturday evening is Coco.
Bring the family, blankets and cushions and find a seat in front of our giant outdoor screen on Taylor St.
We begin the film at 7:30PM. See you there!
A boy dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors.
The Intermission
Angel Garcia
Every day of the festival, The Intermission on Taylor Street provides a chance for everyone at the festival, and the community as a whole, to gather together and talk about the films they’ve seen and the films to come. Music, food, drink, and an openness to striking up a conversation make these early evening breaks some of our favorite moments of the whole weekend.
Saturday Activity - SpiderMonkey Beats - Featuring CA-based Latin Electronica artist Angel Garcia.
FORUM - A Conversation with Gregory Nava
Join acclaimed filmmaker Gregory Nava for a conversation about the stories that have shaped his career, the experiences and communities that inspire his work, and his journey bringing those stories to the screen.
Gregory Nava is an Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy nominated American writer, director and producer. An acclaimed filmmaker, his cinema has captured the American Latino experience and is considered to be one of the most influential and important Latin filmmakers today. Three of his films (”EL NORTE,” “SELENA,” “MY FAMILY”) have been selected by the U.S. Library of Congress National Registry for Culturally Significant “American Classics.” His debut feature film “EL NORTE” received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay and was an official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Critic Roger Ebert lauded “EL NORTE” as a milestone in American Independent cinema, with 4 stars and famously called it the “Grapes of Wrath” of our time.
Nava has received lifetime achievement awards from the Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center, the Alma Awards, the Imagen Foundation and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.
Through his company, El Norte Productions, Nava continues to develop films and television projects. Currently Nava is writing and directing a dramatic feature film about the iconic civil rights and labor leader DOLORES HUERTA.
Free Outdoor Movie - La Bamba
La Bamba
The Free, Outdoor Movie on Taylor St. Friday evening is La Bamba.
Bring the family, blankets and cushions and find a seat in front of our giant outdoor screen on Taylor St.
We begin the film at 7:30PM.
See you there!
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958. As his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
El Norte
Join Us For A Special Screening of El Norte
Friday, September 25, 2026 7PM @ The Starlight Room
Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life. El Norte (1984) was restored in 2017 by the Academy Film Archive, supported in part by the Getty Foundation.
Director: Gregory Nava
Screenwriter: Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
Produder: Anna Thomas
Cast:: Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Cinematographer: James Glennon
Editor: Betsy Blankett Milicevic
Composer: Malecio Martinez, Emil Richards
Sound Design: Michael C. Moore
Filmmakers Parade
Filmmakers Parade - Friday
Dress as your favorite movie character and dance to the beat of the marching band, as we welcome visiting filmmakers and special guests to PTFF!
The Intermission
Every day of the festival, The Intermission on Taylor Street provides a chance for everyone at the festival, and the community as a whole, to gather together and talk about the films they’ve seen and the films to come. Music, food, drink, and an openness to striking up a conversation make these early evening breaks some of our favorite moments of the whole weekend.
Friday Activity- Filmmaker Parade - Celebrate these visiting artists with the wonderful wackiness that is PT!
Los Lobos Native Sons Documentary Film Screening
Los Lobos Native Sons
PTFF has the privilege of bringing the Pacific Northwest Premiere of Los Lobos Native Sons to the 2026 Port Townsend Film Festival.
You are invited to attend our opening night Feature Documentary- Los Lobos Native Sons at the American Legion.
See you there!
Spanning the band's 50-year journey from East LA backyard weddings and quinceañeras to the White House and global stages, this documentary tells the inside story of how Chicano tradition and innovation reshaped American music.
2026 Port Townsend Film Festival
Welcome to the 27th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival
You are invited to experience over 70 feature length and short, narrative and documentary films.
Many of the films will be accompanied by their filmmakers for post-screening, interactive Q&As further enhancing the experience. See what you think.
Remember-
Different Passes provide different dates for access to reserving the films you would like to see.
Patron Pass - Ticket reservation beginning Aug 17
Festival Pass - Ticket reservation beginning Aug 31
6 Pass, 3 Pass, and Virtual Pass - Ticket reservations begin Sept 8
Festival Season Kickoff Celebration with 2026 Filmmaker In Residence H. Nelson Tracey
Free Event! Seating is limited. Reserve your spot now.
Join PTFF June 12, 6-8PM at our Balcony Theatre as we celebrate 2026 Filmmaker In Residence H. Nelson Tracey and kick off the Festival season.
Learn about Nelson’s innovative approach to residency and plans for the film he’s writing to be produced in Port Townsend.
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
Tickets $10. Available now! Seating is limited.
Join PTFF and representatives from the whole variety of organizations and activist groups working to improve housing in our area for a film screening, discussion, and information about the current projects in progress.
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Fushigi and the Broken Planet - Fundraiser
The Production Alliance and PTFF invite you to a presentation and fundraiser for an exciting new film project being born here in Port Townsend.
不思議 (Fushigi) – mysterious, strange, enchanting in a way that invites curiosity.
From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá)
Join Jefferson County Immigration Rights Advocates (JCIRA) and PTFF as we explore one aspect of the ongoing challenges facing U.S. immigrants through a film screening and discussion at the PTFF Balcony Theatre.
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Art As Rehearsal For Change
Free Event!
A talk and conversation led by Danielle McClelland, Executive Director, Port Townsend Film Festival.
PTFF Focus: Soul Surfer
Free Event!
At The Rose Theater
SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again.
Film Pop-Up Shorts Film Program by PTFF @ Soundcheck, Fort Worden Building 305, Classroom
Soundcheck Art & Music Festival Fort Worden Building 305, Classroom.
NEXT GEN Film Festival
A weekend celebration of films for and by young people including award-winning films from the latest edition of New York International Children’s Film Festival, National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), Port Townsend High School Media Lab, Outside the Frame, Prodigy Camp and our feature documentary If You Build It from Crossroads Entertainment.
Film Pop-Up Shorts Film Program by PTFF @ Finnriver Farm & Cidery
A free, fun evening of film, food, cider and community brought to you by PTFF and Finnriver Farm & Cidery.
26th Annual Film Festival
Join Us As We Celebrate Our 26th Annual Film Festival in multiple venues throughout historic downtown Port Townsend, WA.
Films with Pride
PTFF is proud to collaborate with The Production Alliance and Port Townsend Pride to present “Films with Pride”, the addition of queer film to Port Townsend’s beloved LGBTQIA2S+ community event. Sponsored by Key City Public Theatre and Kristin Manwaring Insurance, the films will expand the Pride programming into a three-day event.
Meet PTFF Filmmaker in Residence: Zach Carver
We’re thrilled to welcome Zach Carver as PTFF’s May 2025 Filmmaker in Residence!
Mamma Mia!
Enjoy the ABBA inspired musical at the beautiful Rose Theatre. Sing along, if you like!
Black Film in the PNW
A three-day mini-film festival celebrating and exploring films by and about Black people in the Pacific Northwest.
Film Pop-up by PTFF @ Finnriver
A free, fun evening of film, food, cider and community brought to you by PTFF and Finnriver Farm & Cidery.