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In the New York Times last week, they wrote, "Festivals aren't just created by the filmmakers who create the work and programmers who select it, but also by the audience, which keeps that work alive — and cinema going — with its curiosity, passion and talk." PTFF audiences rock!
Port Townsend Film Festival 2010 was a remarkable success, and continues to inspire the work that we do.
Tom Shadyac and Tyrus Wilcox Photo by Donald Hampton Chimacum High School student
Here's the last bit of straw from Taylor St and your own piece of film to remind you about 2011. Filling 5,436 seats in our indoor venues was an incredible achievement. Anyone who joined the standing-room-only crowds at the Peter Simpson Free Cinema can tell you, PTFF is reaching new audiences. We can continue to do that with your help. The truth is that our signature events- outdoor movies on Taylor and PS Free Cinema are free to the community, but not free to produce. We are raising $20,000 to keep the camera rolling.
Keeping the Cameras Rolling!
Your donation, along with others will:
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Increase PTFF year-round youth programming, bringing film professionals like Tom Shadyac into our local schools.
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· Sustain the Peter Simpson Free Cinema as a resource for ALL community members. This wonderful venue was full beyond capacity for the entire weekend, bringing independent film to new audiences.
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Bring documentary film to life by making it possible to host artists like Bunky Echo Hawk. The painting that he created while pass holders danced to live music on Saturday evening at the Awards Gala will be on display for sale in a silent auction beginning November13, 2010- thanks to Artisans On Taylor, right here in Port Townsend.
To help us keep these community doors open, here is what we want you to do:
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Make a multi year commitment to fund our remarkable film experience for all, by giving generously over a 3 year promised contribution. We can make this a simple payment from your credit card- quarterly, monthly or annually. These tax deductible donations makes it possible for us to build financial stability and apply for additional grants based on your year round support. Please give us a call at (360) 379-1333.
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Give the gift of film education for the holiday season to all of your friends who believe in the power of independent film.
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Start a monthly payment plan for a really fancy pass for 2011 here!
We want to fill your imagination with inventive film, deeper investigations of classic cinema and associations with cutting edge regional film programs. You can make this happen by making a year end donation.
Don't let this opportunity slip by. You can make a difference! And, thanks for making the future come alive for everyone! All the best,
Janette Force
Executive Director
Port Townsend Film Institute
