Last Chance! THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON | Help Us Dream Big for 2025!

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Don’t miss tonight’s (Wednesday) PTFF’s Focus film: The Peanut Butter Falcon. This movie is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes at 95% – such a good score! We have partnered with Olympic Neighbors, who will present a post-film discussion.

Want to get involved with PTFF? There are currently several ways to do so, including with a financial gift. We have just kicked off our year-end fundraising campaign to help fund 2025. ‘Tis the season!

Read on for more about:

     🎥 Last Chance! - Focus film: The Peanut Butter Falcon
     💭 Help us dream big for 2025
     🍿 Opportunity to be a PTFF Reviewer
     💁🏽 Volunteer for fun Fall activities!
     🙏 Thank you
     🎁 End of newsletter reward

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

📰 Post-Fest review on Jeff Co Beacon
🗓️ Save the dates for PTFF 2025!

LAST CHANCE

Focus: The Peanut Butter Falcon
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:30 PM
Balcony Theatre (downtown Port Townsend)

Join us for PTFF's ongoing Focus film series. This time we partner with local organization Olympic Neighbors to present The Peanut Butter Falcon.

Description: After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally. “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes at 95%. Discussion will follow the film, led by Olympic Neighbors.

Watch The Peanut Butter Falcon Trailer...

Photo by Elizabeth Becker

HELP US DREAM BIG FOR 2025

It was a banner year for PTFF. We broke attendance records while celebrating our 25th anniversary! Now, we’re dreaming about 2025.

Did you know?
Ticket sales cover only a fraction of what it takes to present a 4-day film festival, along with other events throughout the year. PTFF’s commitment to affordability means we rely heavily on the generosity of donors and sponsors to make it all happen.

Our year-end fundraising campaign has just kicked off, and we invite you to support the meaningful work of our organization. The PTFF website has more info about where your donation goes, who gets recognition, and how to contribute.

Please help us keep the momentum going, check out the campaign, and contribute what you’re able. Thank you for your support!

Photo by Viola Ware

JOIN THE 2025 PTFF FILM REVIEW TEAM!

Love film? We’re looking for passionate volunteers to review submissions for the 2025 festival season! As part of the team, you will:

Screen a variety of films from around the world
Share feedback to help our programmers shape the lineup
Celebrate independent cinema with fellow film enthusiasts

Requirements: A passion for film and storytelling, strong communication skills with a knack for thoughtful critique, and a commitment to a regular review schedule.

Click the button below to read about the dates, details and requirements, and to submit your interest in joining the PTFF 2025 Review Team.

Deadline to complete the interest form is Friday, December 27, 2024.

Join us in celebrating and discovering incredible films—one screening at a time!

Photo by Viola Ware

VOLUNTEER CORNER

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Do you miss us already, now that the Festival is over? Looking for a way to stay involved with PTFF this Fall? Whether you have a little bit of time or a lot, there’s many ways you can help keep the magic going. Here’s where we need help:

Popcorn Pro: Got a knack for popping the perfect batch? We need a volunteer to popcorn for our next Focus Screening on November 13th.
Film Library Project: We’re also looking for a volunteer who can assist with a long-term project of converting MP4s to DVDs. If you’re detail-oriented and tech savvy, this is the perfect way to get involved

Please contact leah@ptfilm.org to learn more about our current volunteer opportunities. I look forward to hearing from you!

Photo by Courtney Hedger

PTFF thanks all those who generously donated food and beverages for our recent Appreciation Party.

Thank you so much. It was all so delicious!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

We love Ricardo Gomez’s recent article in the Jefferson County Beacon entitled “A Fresh Perspective on Community at the Heart of Port Townsend Film Festival.” The piece is an apt recap of the September 2024 film festival, as seen from a community angle. It’s pretty much what PTFF is all about.

Thank you for your perspective, Ricardo!

SAVE THE DATES FOR PTFF 2025!

We’re all still catching our breaths after PTFF 2024, but it’s never too early to start preparing for 2025. Your first step? Put this on your calendar…

The 26th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival
September 18-21, 2025

We’re only 11 months away! 😉

YOUR END-OF-NEWSLETTER REWARD

Thanks for checking out all of this week’s newsletter.
Here’s some visual candy as your reward!...

Filmmaker Erika Valenciana (Broken Flight, 2024) arrives for their red carpet moment… appropriately excited.
Photo by Elizabeth Becker

Thanks for being part of the PTFF community! Let’s get together again soon.

Festive regards,

Keith Hitchcock
Marketing & Development Director
Port Townsend Film Festival

211 Taylor Street, Suite 401A

Port Townsend, WA 98368