Festival > Media Center 2007
Thank you for your interest in the Port Townsend Film Festival. We love to have members of the press experience this delightful event. It is also a wonderful opportunity to meet and interview influential and up-and-coming filmmakers. Please be sure to check back frequently, as we will update the site with information regarding press screenings, film contact information and event schedules as it becomes available.
- by Martha Worthley, PT Leader, Oct. 1-7, 2003
Media Credentials
We only grant press badges to members of the media who intend to cover the Port Townsend Film Festival. If your press credentials are granted, we ask that you send us a copy of your PTFF coverage.
Returning Journalists
If you attended the 2006 Port Townsend Film Festival, submitted your coverage, and are in good standing, simply complete the Media Credential Application. You will receive confirmation of your application via email. Your press badge will be available for pickup at the Festival Hospitality Center starting Thursday, September 27.
New Requests
In order to apply for media credentials, we require:
- A completed Media Credential Application (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- A letter, on company letterhead, from your editor or producer assigning you to cover the 8th annual Port Townsend Film Festival. Please include a brief description of the aspects of the Festival you are interested in covering.
- A recent copy of the publication or program you represent. Please include circulation information.
- Recent coverage of either a film festival, a film-related story or an arts and entertainment story written or produced by you.
All application materials for new requests are due by Friday, August 17, 2007. You will be notified of your status by Friday, September 7, 2007. Please contact Peter Simpson, 360-379-1333, with any media related questions.
Press Releases
Film guest clue revealed during Gallery Walk - June 28, 2006
Port Townsend Film Festival: for the day or for the weekend - September 18, 2005
Port Townsend Film Festival premiers Friday - September 18, 2005
Art influences life at the PT Film Festival- September 14, 2005
PTFF tributes silent screen starlet Greta Garbo - August 24, 2005
Festival to Showcase Freshman Moviemaking - August 17, 2005
Film Festival Blockbuster Sale Saturday - August 14, 2005
PT Film Festival Announces New Venues - August 10, 2005
Debra Winger & Arliss Howard Named PT Film Festival Guests - August 3, 2005
18 Correctly Guess Film Festival Guest - August 3, 2005
Final Clue Offered in Film Festival Contest - July 27, 2005
Third Clue Issued in Film Festival Contest - July 20, 2005
Second Clue Given in Film Festival Contest - July 13, 2005
First Clue for Film Guest Is Revealed - July 6, 2005
Articles
Good memories - and strands of hay - linger, Seattle Times, 9/19/06
Critic and notorious feather-ruffler NP Thompson previews a few of the highlights, GreenCine, 9/14/06
Art trumps "cool" at film festival, PT Leader, 9/28/05
Port Townsend festival honors Debra Winger, Seattle Times, 9/27/05
Film fest in full stride, PT Leader, 9/29/04
Jane Powell lights up film fest, Seattle Times, 9/28/04
Girl-next-door Powell returns to the NW for film tribute, Seattle PI, 9/23/04
Actor John Considine to speak at Port Townsend Film Festival, Seattle PI, 5/21/04
Port Townsend Film Festival charmingly bridges past, present, Seattle Times, 9/30/03
Long overlooked, 'The Ugly American' is in film fest spotlight, Seattle PI, 5/23/03
Patricia Neal, star of Port Townsend film fest, Seattle Times, 10/01/02
Port Townsend film fest honors Patricia Neal, Seattle PI, 9/26/02
Civilized Film Fun in Port Townsend, Notes from Hollywood, 2002
On the Waterfront: The Port Townsend Film Festival, Filmthreat.com, 10/09/01
Saint graces Port Townsend film fest, Seattle Times, 10/02/01
Port Townsend Film Festival has a strong lineup, Seattle PI, 9/28/01
Port Townsend honors patron Saint of movies at film festival, Seattle PI, 9/27/01
The big picture: Port Townsend finds new role as a movie town, Seattle Times, 9/13/01
Port Townsend introduces its own film fest, Seattle PI, June 30, 2000