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.
Read on to learn more about:
🤠 Filmmakers Parade includes you in a costume!
🎥 Films with Guests
💥 How to Fest: your guide to festival bliss
🤵🏻♀️ Get Opening Night Gala Dinner tickets now while you can
🕯️Danielle’s article in The Beacon
🏠 Let’s hear it for The Leader!
AND — In case you missed it…
🎤 Announcing “The Film That Blew My Mind” Podcast to feature Catherine Hardwicke
🖥️ The 2024 Festival Program Now Public!
🙋🏽 Big Need for Film Fest Volunteers
🎟️ Box Office now open – in-person!
GET YOUR COSTUME READY!
It’s time for the Filmmakers Parade! This happens on Friday of the Festival (9/20) at 5:30 PM, along Washington Street at Taylor Street. We’re telling you now, so you have time to prepare. Like last year, we invite you to dress as your favorite movie character for the Filmmakers Parade.
We’ll all dance to the beat of Chaotic Noise Marching Corps (last year they were a hoot!)
Classic cars and trucks will deliver our visiting filmmakers to the red carpet at Taylor Street. It’s a beloved PTFF tradition, and we’re glad to once again partner with Rakers Car Club and organizer Jim Arrabito.
FILMS WITH GUESTS
One of my favorite parts of attending any film festival (but especially ours), is being able to meet the filmmakers. In general, visiting filmmakers participate in a post-film talk back, so get your questions ready! This year, many of our films are slated to have filmmakers in attendance. We thought you might like to know – here’s the current list.
HOW TO FEST
The PTFF has a number of new, helpful pages (including the Schedule, the Film/Event Guide, Special Event highlights, etc.). Today, we direct your attention to our HOW TO FEST page. On it you will find:
Info about our digital ticketing system, Eventive
How to make ticket reservations (using your Pass)
Helpful info about venues and attending events
RESERVATION SYSTEM NOW OPEN FOR SOME PASSHOLDERS
Do you have a 6-Pass, Patron Pass or Festival Pass? The Festival’s reservation system is now open for you!
Ticket reservation access follow this schedule:
Patron Pass has first access to ticket reservation on August 22nd
Festival Pass has early access to ticket reservation on August 29th
6-Pass ticket reservation begins Sept 5th
3-Pass and Virtual ticket reservation begins Sept 12th
Standalone Ticket reservation begins Sept 16th
To begin making ticket reservations for Film screenings and Forum events login to your Eventive account at ptff2024.eventive.org/welcome. Find film screenings and Forum events you’d like to attend and click the “ORDER TICKETS” button.
Need some assistance? No prob, here are 3 ways to get help…
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making Ticket Reservations
Call us at 360-379-1333
Or, prior to Sept 19, visit the Box Office in-person: 211 Taylor Street, Suite 401A, Port Townsend. HOURS:
THURS & FRI, 2-6PM
SAT, 1-5PM
Article published in...
CITIZENS SCREEN: DO FILM FESTIVALS HAVE THE ANSWER?
By Danielle McClelland
Citizen Screen is a monthly column in The Jefferson County Beacon dedicated to film and film-related topics, sourced and curated by the Port Townsend Film Festival. This month’s column is by Danielle McClelland (they/them). Danni is the Executive Director of the Port Townsend Film Festival; founder of the PRIDE Film Festival, Bloomington, IN; and in their occasional spare time, a writer/director/performer with a penchant for large-scale puppetry.
OPENING NIGHT GALA DINNER TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
One of the hottest tickets in town – don’t miss your chance to greet this year’s Special Guests and visiting Filmmakers! Support PTFF by donning a “creative black tie” outfit, walking the red carpet, sipping craft cocktails, and relishing in a PNW feast at this, the annual fundraiser for all of PT FIlm’s year-round programming.
Filmmakers are in attendance and both special guests, Louie Schwartzberg and Catherine Hardwicke, will speak on their careers and how film festivals have been integral to their success.
Patron Passes include a ticket to the Gala, but you must still add the event to your Pass by making a ticket reservation. All others are invited to purchase their tickets as a stand-alone event.
Catering by Hills and Valley Catering. Open bar by Bar Car.
Tickets are limited, so please purchase early!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
It takes a village to make a film festival, and PTFF
would not be here without all our wonderful Sponsors.
The Film That Blew My Mind
LIVE PODCAST RECORDING TO FEATURE
SPECIAL GUEST CATHERINE HARDWICKE
“The Film That Blew My Mind” Podcast will visit PTFF 2024.
Host John Cooper, former Director of Sundance Film Festival,
asks Catherine Hardwicke “What is the film that blew your mind?”
Come hear her response and be part of the live audience recording!
Past podcast guests include Willem Defoe, Eva Longoria, and Ethan Hawke.
SEEKING A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS (MAYBE YOU!)
We're almost there!
Browse the remaining shifts!
Float Volunteer
Are you a person-of-all-trades who
can go with the flow? As a Float
Volunteer, you'll be our on-the-
ground hero, stepping in wherever
the Festival needs you most.
American Legion Lead
Spend the morning as a Venue Lead
at the American Legion, where you
and your fellow volunteers will
facilitate two feature-length film
screenings!
Forum Lead
Play a part in making two fantastic
forums come to life. Learn more
about intersectional agriculture and
the magic of special effects, all while
supporting PTFF.
Workshop Lead
Are you a budding filmmaker
contemplating volunteering?
Consider being a Workshop Lead,
where you'll hear all about pitching
a project and developing your
short film.
Volunteering Comes With Perks
Your contribution can earn you a pass to the Festival!
6-Pass - Volunteer for 8 hours and receive a pass for 6 in-person screenings
Festival Pass - Volunteer for 18 or more hours and receive a full Festival Pass with unlimited in-person and virtual screenings
Volunteer Training Begins Today!
Venue Leads, Scanners, and Float Volunteers
(Theaters, Forums, and Workshops)
Venue leads - attend two of the following six sessions~
Scanners and Floats - attend one of the following six sessions~
Thursday, September 5th, 1-3pm, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, September 10th, 1-3pm, 5:30-7:30pm
Thursday, September 12th, 1-3pm, 5:30-7:30pm
Projectionists
Wednesday, September 11th, 4-6pm @ The Boathouse
Party & Reception Leads
Thursday, September 12th, 3-5pm
Festival Lounge Leads & Workers
Saturday, September 14th, 11am-1pm
Hospitality Leads & Workers
Saturday, September 14th, 2-4pm
All trainings (except for Projectionists) will be hybrid.
An email with zoom links and additional info has been sent to all volunteers.
If you cannot attend your volunteer training,
please contact leah@ptfilm.org so we can make
arrangements to prepare you for the Festival.
THE PTFF BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN!
The PTFF Box office is now open to assist you in-person in Port Townsend! The current Box Office hours are:
Thursday 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Located at the PTFF Offices:
211 Taylor Street, Suite 401A, Port Townsend, WA
(Elevator to the 4th floor available!)
Have questions about Passes? Need help purchasing? Want assistance making ticket reservations? We’re here to help!
Thanks for reading. We’ll have more Festival news soon!
Festive regards,
Keith Hitchcock
Marketing & Development Director
Port Townsend Film Festival
211 Taylor Street, Suite 401A
Port Townsend, WA 98368
