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The 2009 Festival is September 24 - 27

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2009 Festival Details

Independent, Foreign, Classic, and Art-house narrative and documentary films, plus special programs like:

• Reel World Flix screens students' documentary films
• Formative Films features a special guest curator, to discuss a personally influential film
  
• talkmovies@theupstage venue has filmmakers' panel discussions
• Drop-in Theatre is a free continuous-run screening room. No passes or ticket required!
• And, of course, the film camp for kids is back because it was such a success

You can mingle with stars, converse with filmmakers during Q&A discussions, or just relax on straw bales for the free family-friendly Taylor Street outdoor movies under the stars.

How to Fest

Welcome to the 10th annual Port Townsend Film Festival!  The next couple of pages are for you to better understand the process and procedures of our festival.

Pass & Ticket Options

The festival employs several pass & ticketing options.  Each pass comes with specific opportunities.  Some tickets also have special privileges. If it appears that someone is “cutting the line”, check the pass they are wearing!

Passes can be purchased in our online store now, or at the Hospitality Center in the EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center, 830 Water Street, beginning September 23 at 12 noon. You can also obtain programs, ask questions, learn about PTFF membership, and meet friends!

Pass & Tickets

Regular Pass (Red)  
Provides access to all film screenings and Q&A sessions on a first-come, first-seated basis (see The Q). Once assigned a Q, red pass holders should be back at the venue 30 minutes prior to screening

Preferred Pass (Blue)  
This pass allows the bearer to skip the Q and be admitted directly to the venues beginning 30 minutes before the film begins. Blue pass holders should be at the venue 15 minutes before screening to assure this privilege.

Guaranteed Pass (Green) 
This pass holder may also skip the Q and be admitted directly to the venues beginning 30 minutes before the film begins. Green pass holders are guaranteed seating until the lights go down.

Filmmakers Pass 
These are issued to all of our filmmakers and special guests.

Volunteer Pass (Yellow)
Volunteers who contribute more than 25 hours to putting on the festival receive passes that allow them to attend films after all others are seated.

Student Pass (Red)
Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap County students attending high school or college.  Valid student ID and photo ID must be presented.

Advance Tickets 
PTFF members: $10 per ticket, $20 for A Very Special Evening & Opening Night Gala
General public: $12 per ticket, $25 for A Very Special Evening & Opening Night Gala
Advance tickets are available for a limited number of seats in each venue. During the festival, any available advance tickets are for sale only at the Hospitality Box Office.
You can buy individual screening tickets for the Uptown, Rose Bud, Rose and Pope Marine Theatres. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis starting September 8 for PTFF members and September 15 for the general public. Availability is limited.
Purchase advance tickets at the PTFF office, or by calling our box office at 360-379-0198 You will get a fax machine if you call before Sept 8. Note that advance tickets are available for screenings at all Theatre venues.  Online ticket sales begin Tuesday, Sept 15th. The box office is open between the hours of 9am – 5pm at the PTFF office. Ticket sales at the PTFF office as well as online will close at 5pm on Tuesday Sept 22.  Sales will resume at the EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center (830 Water St) 12noon-6pm on Wednesday 9/23 and Thursday 9/24, 9am-12noon on Friday 9/25, 8am-12noon on Saturday 9/26 and 8am-12noon on Sunday 9/27.

Will Call
Advance tickets can be picked up at the EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center Box Office beginning Wednesday, September 23 at 12 pm.

Rush Tickets - $8
Rush tickets are sold in the Yellow Q 15 minutes before the movie begins until the lights go down.

Other Tickets
Each year the festival features at least a couple of special programs.  A more comprehensive explanation of each event is listed elsewhere in this program.  Please pay special attention to these ticketing details.

Film class with Bruce Hattendorf, “Shaping Reality: An Introduction to the Documentary,” tickets are available at the talkmovies@theupstage door for $5. Passholders are admitted for free.

Free! (although we request a donation):

A festival favorite (weather permitting) is the Taylor Street Outdoor Theatre. 

The Drop-In Theatre is located at the Port Townsend Community Center, uptown at Lawrence and Tyler Streets.

Questions?
Any festival volunteer wearing a Yellow hat or venue manager wearing a Red hat are ready to answer your questions or are able to get someone who can. 
In addition, we offer:

Taylor Street Information Kiosk
Next to the Haller Fountain
Fri   9/25   11 am – 7 pm
Sat  9/26  9 am – 6 pm
Sun  9/27  9 am – 4 pm
Bus stop

Polk Street Information Kiosk
Court yard at Sweet Laurette Café & Bistro
Fri   4 pm – 7 pm
Sat  9 am – 6 pm
Sun  9 am – 4 pm
Bus stop

EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center
Hours are:
Wed  9/23 12 pm – 6 pm
Thur  9/24 12 pm – 6 pm
Fri    9/25  9 am – 6 pm
Sat  9/26   8 am –  6 pm
Sun  9/27  8 am –  5 pm

What is a PTFF Q?

• Shorthand for “Queue”
• A numbered piece of paper
• Placeholder in line for one screening
• A line for a screening

Volunteers: Pass out Qs no earlier than 60 minutes prior to a screening

How to Q

• Join the Q for the film you want to see
• B&W Q – Advance Ticket Holders
• Red Q – Red Passes/Vouchers, Beige and Gray Passes
• Yellow Q – Yellow Passes/Vouchers & Rush Tickets
• Starting no earlier than 60 minutes before your film, pick up your numbered Q
• Leave or hang out
• No less than 30 minutes before your film, return to your Q
• B&W Q – Advance Ticket Holders are seated until screening time
• Red Q will be admitted in numerical order. Late? Go to the end of the open Q
• At 15 minutes, once the Red Q line is emptied, it will be closed and Rush tickets will be sold and admitted. Once Rush ticket buyers are admitted, Yellow Q admits in numerical order

Who Can Skip the Q?

Only Green Passes, Vouchers and Blue Seating Passes may skip the Q line. They may wait in the lobby, beginning 60 minutes prior to screening, and may be seated beginning 30 minutes prior to screening; ahead of the Red Q. Reserved seats are held until the Introduction begins.

Where Do They Go?

The Fine Print

• Programs are subject to change. Check the daily newsletter (at Hospitality & venues) for updates.
• Turn off all cell phones, pagers, & beepers during all programs.
• Foods, other than what is sold at the theatre is discouraged.  Like cell phones, food odors can be very distracting.
• Recording devices of any kind are prohibited.
• Seat-saving is prohibited.
• Children younger than 6 are permitted only at the Outdoor Movies. (See Child Care/Film Camp)
• Most of the films are not rated. We will try to alert you if there is graphic violence, strong language, nudity, etc. Parental discretion is advised.
• Check program timing! Run-times do not include Q&A sessions nor introductions.  We have staggered the film start times to help you see as many films as possible.
• Out of kindness to the people who sit on the straw bales, no dogs on Taylor Street please.

Theatre Venues (see map)

Uptown Theatre (Lawrence & Polk)
You can take the Festival bus or take a walk uptown to our largest venue. (350 seats)

Drop-In Theatre (714 Washington St.) 
This is our free, continuous-run screening room in the Community Center. Films run from 10 am - 6 pm Saturday and Sunday.  No passes or tickets required. (30 seats)

Pope Marine Theatre (Water & Madison)  (75 seats)

Rose Theatre (235 Taylor). (150 seats)

Rosebud Cinema (235 Taylor). (78 seats)

Taylor Street Outdoor Cinema.
Sit on straw bales and watch family-friendly movies under the stars. Bring blankets and extra seating.

talkmovies@the upstage (Upstage Theatre and Restaurant, 923 Washington, behind the Rose Theatre).
This is the site for the Friday afternoon short course. (125 seats)

EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center (830 Water St)
The Hospitality Center is the place where you can: 

• Pick up or purchase Red, Blue, & Green passes
• Pick up and purchase advance tickets
• Become a PTFF member
• Pick up Festival programs
• Obtain general festival information
• Drop off or pick up items from Lost and Found
• Purchase Festival merchandise

Libations
As homage to the early days of film, the duly named Magic Lantern wine & beer garden on Taylor Street will feature refreshing beverages from PT Brewery & the Wine Seller. Check the Festival’s daily newsletter for a schedule of filmmakers’ appearances at the Magic Lantern. Sip a brew with a director and get their autograph.

Daily Newsletter
Each day of the festival a newsletter will be available.  These newsletters will have the breaking news, highlights and last minute schedule changes.  The first one comes out on Friday at 4pm, followed by the weekend editions at noon and are available at all venues.

Foul Weather Contingency
In the advent of severe weather conditions, be aware that seating at all venues will begin as soon as possible.

Getting Around (see map)
Parking downtown can be difficult to find and is often inconvenient.  Here are some solutions:

• Park at Jefferson Transit’s Park and Ride (turn off Sims Way between McDonalds and Safeway) and take the number 11 shuttle to Water and Adams downtown. Walk one block to the Festival on Taylor Street.

• Festival bus service provided by All Points Charters and Tours will stop at the Taylor Street Information Kiosk next to the Haller Fountain on Washington Street, the Uptown Theatre, the Pope Marine Theatre, the EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center and by request to the Jefferson Transit’s Park and Ride. Sponsored by All Points Charters and Tours.

Schedules are available at the EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center for both Jefferson Transit and the festival shuttle.

Cancellations
If a program is cancelled, rush ticket holders should see the Theatre Manager for either a refund or a voucher and advance ticket holders need to go to the theatre box office.
           
Merchandise
Located only at the EisenbeisCondos Hospitality Center, our PTFF “store” carries t-shirts, caps, note cards, posters and PTFF filmmakers’ DVDs.

Restrooms
Restrooms are available in all venues and on Water Street next to the police station.  Portable restrooms are available on the corner of Taylor and Washington and at the Uptown Theatre on Polk Street.

Recycling
Look for marked recycling bins on Taylor Street and Polk Street at the Uptown Theatre.  Please separate your garbage and recyclables into the clearly marked receptacles. Thank you!

Contact Us
Port Townsend Film Festival
211 Taylor Street, Suite 32A
P.O. Box 594
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Business: 360-379-1333
Box Office: 360-379-0198
info@ptfilmfest.com
www.ptfilmfest.com

Travel to the Victorian Seaport

Port Townsend, Washington is located 50 miles northwest of Seattle on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula. You can travel to Port Townsend by Boat, Bus, Car or Plane. If you are planning to drive we highly recommend using the Park-and-Ride. Browse PTguide.com for additional visiting information.

Future Festival Celebrations

September 23-25, 2011
September 21-23, 2012
September 20-22, 2013
September 19-21, 2014 - Our 15th anniversary!
September 18-20, 2015
September 23-25, 2016
September 15-17, 2017

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