Port Townsend Film Festival

Program > Special Events Schedule

"Last Saturday, after dark but with a gentle warmth still in the air, you could stand at the top of the historic outdoor staircase above downtown, look down at a massive movie screen on Taylor Street, and see the flawless upturned faces of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in "Roman Holiday," as high as a building and as clear as the star-flecked sky. If movie moments come any better than this – well, bring them on."

- Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times,
September 30, 2003

Special Events

Screening and Party- For volunteers & sponsors only
Every year we celebrate and honor the exceptional work and dedication of our volunteers by inviting them to an exclusive preview screening on the Thursday before the Festival. This year the screening will take place at 7 PM on Thursday, September 25.

Immediately following the screening all volunteers are welcomed to a volunteer-only party, at approximately 9:00 PM. At the party we'll offer lots of fun finger food (with vegetarian options), live music, and a no-host bar with the Festival providing non-alcoholic drinks.  It is a lot of fun for us to have a chance to be together before the Festival, to socialize, and to dance!

Friday Night Dinner- For Pass-holders
The Friday Night Dinner on Taylor Street is a Festival tradition. The Executive Director opens the festival at 4:30 PM by overseeing a ribbon cutting with the help of our VIP guests.  Then pass-holders get in line for scrumptious food provided by the Silverwater Café.  With the atmosphere set, the movies can begin.

Filmmakers' Reception- For PTFF patron level members and by invitationMonica
Each Friday evening there is an intimate gathering of PTFF Board Members, Patrons and Filmmakers.  It is a chance to welcome filmmakers to the Festival – for we couldn't exist without them. We celebrate their art and achievements in style.

VIP Reception- For PTFF producer and patron level members and by invitation
Saturday evening the Festival stages a reception to honor our VIP Guest.  Tuxedo-clad volunteers serve appetizers and champagne to guests who socialize with the stars, under the stars.

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