PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival has released the second clue to the identity of this year’s special guest.
Since the first clue was released last week, more than 70 guesses have been sent to the film festival, said Executive Director Janette Force.
The annual special guest is always star in films. Some of the festival’s past guests have been Tony Curtis, Cloris Leachman, Dyan Canon and Peter Fonda.
This year’s festival, the 12th annual edition, will be Sept. 23-25. Seventy films are already lined up, with more planned.
The second “Guess the Guest” clue is:
“Forced to see indecency
“Our special guest got wise
“Invented clothes with properties
“Technology for spies.”
This follows the first clue, released last Wednesday:
“Born to a silent star
“Heaven’s delinquent
“Brought fame to a motor car
“And Oscar’s propinquity.”
The final clue will come on July 13, and the guest’s identity will be released July 20.
Force said that the clues are easier than in past years, saying, “A lot of people will know who it is as soon as they see the second clue.”
In past years, the guest’s identity has been made public in August.
That time line was moved up to build momentum for the appearance, Force said.
Guesses can be submitted by email to info@ptfilm fest.com — include “Contest” in the subject line — or by hand-delivery to the Port Townsend Film Festival office, Mount Baker Block, 211 Taylor St.
Guesses should include mailing address, daytime phone and email address.
The first correct answer received will win the contest. The winner will have a picture taken with the special guest.
Additionally, all those guessing correctly will be entered into a drawing. The winner of the drawing will receive tickets to four films at this year’s festival.
Festival passes range from a $35 version that includes one screening to the $1,250 all-access “mogul” pass.
For more information about the festival, visit www.ptfilmfest.com or phone 360-379-1333.
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Jefferson County Reporter Charlie Bermant can be reached at 360-385-2335 or charlie.bermant@peninsuladailynews.com.