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!
Read on to learn more about:
‼️ Some Events Sold Out
🎶 Announcing our Live Music acts
😋 Announcing Picnic Meal options
⛱️ TWO Festival Lounges: Indoor/Outdoor
🤵🏽 A few Gala tickets left
💪🏽 Volunteers needed
🙏 Sponsor call-outs
AND - In case you missed it…
🤠 Filmmakers Parade includes you in a costume!
🎥 Films with Guests
💥 How to Fest: your guide to festival bliss
🕯️ Danielle’s article in The Beacon
🎤 Announcing “The Film That Blew My Mind” Podcast to feature Catherine Hardwicke
🎟️ Box Office now open – in-person!
SOME EVENTS SOLD OUT!
One of the benefits of the new ticketing system that PTFF uses (Eventive), is the ability to reserve tickets to screenings and Forum events ahead of time. Many attendees have been busy mapping out their 4-day Festival journey, and several events are now sold out.
But don’t worry! There are seats available at many other events. If there are screenings or Forum events that you’re particularly interested in, we encourage you to make ticket reservations ahead of time.
To make 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.
As of today (Sept 12), all Pass holders (of any type) now have access to the ticket reservation system in Eventive. Ticket reservations for standalone tickets begins Sept 16th.
Need some assistance? 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
LIVE MUSIC ACTS ANNOUNCED — TO PERFORM FOR DAILY DINNER BREAKS
For the Festival’s Daily Dinner Breaks, Friday through Sunday, PTFF is proud to announce our live music acts. Were you hoping for variety? Well, you’ll certainly get that! Grab a picnic meal (see below), find a seat in the Outdoor Festival Lounge or get up and dance – as the moment moves you.
Friday 5:30PM - Chaotic Noise - Over the top marching band from Seattle! They will play during the Filmmakers Parade and the Daily Dinner Break.
Saturday 5:30PM - AVE - a rapper, singer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Washington State. Their music is hip hop blended with other genres such as Filipino Harana–or traditional serenade music.
Sunday 5:30PM - Harbor Jazz Ensemble - For more than 15 years, HJE has provided sophisticated jazz bands for cocktails and dining, dancing, romancing and just great listening.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS PROVIDE PICNIC MEALS DURING THE FEST!
There’s that time – when leaving one film, and there’s that other Forum event you need to get to… and you’re hungry! Local restaurants to the rescue. The following six providers have you covered. Here’s what they’ll have and where to find them…
La Cocina Port Townsend: 221 Taylor St
Chips & Salsa, & (2 Tacos Plate or Burritos)
The Old Whiskey Mill: 1038 Water St
Smoked Burnt End Cheesesteak with salad, or
OWM signature Chicken Pot Pie with salad
Getables: 810 Water
A sophisticated picnic box including cheese and/or smoked salmon, crackers, fancy snack mixes, and a cold drink of your choice.
Alchemy Steak & Seafood: 842 Washington St
Dungeness Crab & Bacon Alfredo, Mixed Greens, Dessert or Vegan Lasagna (Gluten Free)
Lily’s Chinese Dumplings & Dim Sum: 842 Washington St (at Alchemy)
Authentic Chinese Dim Sum, Steamed Buns, Egg Tart, Potstickers
Dogs-A-Foot: 630 1/2 Water St
2 all beef dogs with the works plus Chips and a Drink
A big thank you to all our food providers. Yum!
(By the way, it may go without saying, but The Rose Theatre will have fresh popcorn any time you might want it. Thank goodness.)
TWO FESTIVAL LOUNGES THIS YEAR! — INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
Whether your Festival-going style is watching one film per day or four, eventually you need to rest. Am I right? This year you have two great options, The Indoor Festival Lounge and the Outdoor Festival Lounge.
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL LOUNGE
Regular PTFF-ers will be familiar with hanging out on Taylor Street, which is closed to cars during Festival time. If the weather cooperates, you’ll want to lounge in a chair, grab a beverage from Bar Car, and in the evening enjoy the Daily Dinner Break live music, prior to the outdoor movie.
Bar Car
Fri-Sat-Sun, 3PM - 9PM.
Bar Car offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic concoctions
INDOOR FESTIVAL LOUNGE
Would you like a quieter spot to sit down and review your schedule? Come to the Cotton Building. Grab a cup of coffee, meet a friend, make a friend, and check out the PTFF's 2024 merch! The Cotton Building is located at 607 Water Street.
OPENING NIGHT GALA DINNER TICKETS GOING FAST
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!
VOLUNTEERS FOR SET UP AND STRIKE!
Got some muscle or just enjoy seeing things come together?
Help us build the festival from the ground up and
pack it all away once the fun is over!
We're looking for a handful of volunteers to help us
the day before and after the Festival.
Here’s when we need help:
Wednesday, September 18th from 12-5pm and
Monday, September 23rd from 9am-1pm.
Please email leah@ptfilm.org if you’re interested in helping!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
It takes a village to make a film festival, and PTFF
would not be here without all our wonderful Sponsors.
Let’s please hear it for
Rose Theatre, Fort Worden Hospitality, and Northwind Art!
We’re grateful to have their support.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
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
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.
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
