Introducing… The Intermission
Angel Garcia
The best part of the festival is always the conversations we have about the films. With over 75 filmmakers scheduled to attend, the Q&As after each screening will be rich and rewarding.
But that’s just the beginning.
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.
5:30pm - 7:30pm each day - FREE and open to the public
Fri - Filmmaker Parade - Celebrate these visiting artists with the wonderful wackiness that is PT!
Sat - SpiderMonkey Beats - Featuring CA-based Latin Electronica artist Angel Garcia
Sun - DJ David Bonobo - PT’s own LA-transplant, featuring Rare Groove, Pan-African, and Latin-Electronica beats
Your chance to support the Festival!
Loretta Atkins and Martha Trolin
Long-time supporters of the Festival, Loretta Atkins and Martha Trolin, have issued a challenge to all who love this special Port Townsend experience. Donate before the end of August, and they will match your donation up to $5,000!
Their reasons for supporting PTFF are simple and clear, and shared by so many:
"It's our favorite festival of the year. Each time, we leave the experience changed. We learned something new. We understand something more deeply. We feel something more keenly."
From the films themselves, to the filmmakers’ descriptions of their motivations, to the connections built when you walk out of the movie talking about it with the former strangers who sat next to you, we know the experience of PTFF makes a lasting impact.
Won’t you become a part of the community?
Your support:
Keeps our passes and tickets affordable
Makes free passes available to those with limited income
Presents free movies on Taylor Street every year
Puts copies of PTFF films in our public library
Collaborates with local nonprofits to amplify their missions through film
Supports local filmmakers
Encourages and coordinates film production in Port Townsend
Every donation matters, and you can double your support by giving today!
Spotlight on Films
Shorts Program - Characters with Character
Climbers, skaters, racers and changemakers, these individuals' courage, determination, and compassion are reshaping the world around them.
Click below for more information about the films in this program.
A Texan ‘black sheep’ who found her calling as a mountain guide at 25, heads to Yosemite Valley to tackle her first free climbing project, Dream Team.
Imillaskate: The Cholita Skaters of Bolivia
In Bolivia, a fearless crew of Indigenous women skaters is reclaiming their roots and the streets - one bold move at a time.
The Second Life of Freddie Nole
Driving to meet a man walking out of prison, Freddie's not just offering a ride, he’s offering hope, dignity, and a path to permanent freedom.
Talliyah Timentwa (Colville Confederated Tribe) is a two-time world champion Indian relay racer, racing at the North Central Washington Fair.
La Tierra del Valor (The Home of the Brave)
During a summer of grief and fear brought on by immigration raids in Los Angeles, one small act of bravery gives a community hope.
Characters with Character Showings –
Fri, Sep 25th, 10:00 AM @ Rose Theatre
Sponsor Spotlight
Jenn Wells
Jenn Wells
Soulful Abundance
Why do you support the Port Townsend Film Festival?
PTFF weekend is my favorite weekend of the year in Port Townsend. I moved to town the year Tony Curtis was the festival’s special guest, and I remember thinking, “I love this town already”. But my favorite PTFF memory is the year Peter Fonda was here, the same weekend as a Harley convention at the Fairgrounds. It was blazing hot, the sound of Harleys carried across town, and Fonda actually walked out to greet the bikers. The whole town felt electric and magical that weekend, that’s the kind of energy this festival brings, and why I support it.
What movie had a big impact on you? Why?
As a lifelong movie buff, so many films have touched me over the years. But my favorite always comes back to Armageddon. It has everything a movie should have - Bruce Willis saving the world, an asteroid looming to destroy the earth, space travel, a love story, and a killer Aerosmith song. It’s funny, it’s sad, and it ends with the earth being saved. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Have you purchased your Pass?
Ticket reservations for Film and Forum events begin as follows:
Patron Pass is Aug. 17.
Festival Pass is Aug 31.
6 Pass and 3 Pass is Sept 8.
Virtual Pass is Sept 8.
Pass sales end on Sept 20.
Standalone tickets go on sale Sept 21.
Standalone ticket price is $15.
Many film screenings and forum events sell out before standalone tickets are available.
Volunteer spots are filling up fast! If you’ve been thinking about volunteering at the Festival but haven’t claimed your spot yet, now’s the time. The role you have your eye on may not be available for much longer.
To everyone who has already signed up to volunteer with us: thank you! We’re heading into the Festival with a strong foundation, and we’re so grateful for your support.