Provincetown International Film Festival

Schedule of Events:

11:00am: Are We Good? at Town Hall:

Directed by Steven Feinartz

Beloved comedian and groundbreaking podcast host Marc Maron reluctantly pulls back the curtain on his everyday life as he pushes to maintain a successful stand-up career while grappling with the sudden and devastating loss of his partner, filmmaker Lynn Shelton. ARE WE GOOD? follows his self-reflective journey as he works to build a new comedy hour, all while processing his grief both on stage and off. Chronicling his career from the '80s through today, filmmaker Steven Feinartz weaves current interviews with his close friends and comedy peers reflecting on Marc Maron's distinct brand of perceptive humor and unique outlook on life.

Eva Victor

Eva Victor (they/she) is a writer-director and actor whose fearless, character-forward comedic sensibility has cemented them as an undeniable triple threat to watch. Their feature directorial debut SORRY, BABY premiered to high acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. The film, which Victor also wrote and stars in alongside Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges, was produced by Barry Jenkins, and won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, with the jury praising its "stunning honesty [and] moving sense of humor." A24 will release the film in the fall.

Prior to SORRY, BABY, Victor cut their teeth in the comedy sphere, achieving significant success with myriad viral videos. They have written for The New Yorker and Reductress, serving as an associate editor and staff writer at the latter. As an actor, Victor has appeared in several roles, most notably as Rian in the final three seasons of Showtime's Billions.

1:30: Folktales at Fishermen Hall:

Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady

On the precipice of adulthood, teenagers converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic Norway. Dropped at the edge of the world, they must rely on only themselves, one another, and a loyal pack of sled dogs as they all grow in unexpected directions. Modern documentary masters Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You) transport us into the world of these teens and their unforgettable canine companions. FOLKTALES is a vibrant, intimate film that beautifully captures its subjects' life-changing experiences.

3:30pm: Forever Home at Waters Edge 2:

Directed by Allison Argo

In North Carolina, two dreamers are transforming animal care through groundbreaking architecture. Their sanctuary, Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, portrays rescued animals in a new light—from goats who thrive in vertical spaces to chickens whose house opens with the sun. As they build a new home for rescued cows, FOREVER HOME unveils a vision for how we can see and care for the animals most people overlook. Through masterful storytelling and endearing animal and human characters, director Allison Argo (The Last Pig, PIFF 2017) invites us to reimagine our relationship with farm animals, showing us who they truly are when they're allowed to simply be themselves.

4:pm: John Waters Presents: Pink Narcissus at Art House:

Directed by James Bidgood

An extremely handsome, self-involved, brooding young man escapes the realities of his street life through a series of fantasies of incredible beauty. Obsessed with his own perfection, he lives in a dreamworld of fantastic colors, magnificent music, elaborate costumes, and strikingly handsome males. But reality constantly intrudes through the depraved lives of the other street people, through the harsh and ugly sounds outside, and through the visits of his "johns." His narcissistic enchantment with his own beauty and lifestyle is marred by one great fear—aging and the loss of his youth and good looks.

3:30pm: Love Birds at Waters Edge 2:

Directed by Angel Morris and Elliot Kennerson

Following their breakthrough discovery of homosexuality in seagulls in 1972, George Hunt and Molly Warner tell the story of how "lesbian seagulls" changed the landscape of both the field of science and the LGBTQ+ movement in America.

4:00pm: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore at Waters Edge 1

Directed by Shoshannah Stern

In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. Shoshannah Stern's intimate and loving feature directorial debut weaves together Matlin's first-person account with interviews from those who know her best.  MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE reimagines traditional documentary storytelling, creating an immersive experience embodying Matlin's tireless fight for inclusion and representation.

11:00am: Messy at Waters Edge 1:

Directed by Alexi Wasser

Stella Fox (Alexi Wasser) is an admitted love addict, moving from one disappointing romantic relationship to another over the course of a summer. Evoking the best of Woody Allen's comedies, in Wassner's hands we are treated to a wildly imperfect and utterly captivating lead character who sees and interacts with the world in a way that is all her own. Funny, surprising, charming and sexy, Wassner's directorial debut embraces true individuality and celebrates life and love's fantastic messiness. A John Waters "Best Movies" pick for 2024.

6:30pm: My Mom Jayne at Waters Edge 1:

Directed by Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay was just three years old when her mother, Jayne Mansfield, died tragically in a car accident at the age of 34. MY MOM JAYNE follows Mariska as she seeks to know, understand, and embrace her superstar mother for the first time. Through intimate interviews with family members, and a collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, Hargitay grapples with her mother's public and private legacy and discovers the layers and depth of who Jayne was, not only to her audience but to those who were closest to her. The result is both a reclaiming of her mother's story and an emotional search for her own truth.

10:30am: Saints and Warriors at Waters Edge 2:

Directed by Patrick Shannon

SAINTS AND WARRIORS tells the epic and inspiring story of a legendary village basketball team in the Indigenous Nation of Haida Gwaii in northwest Canada and their deep historical and cultural roots with the sport. Throughout the course of one season of iconic "rez ball," the Skidegate Saints compete for two titles—defending their All Native Basketball Championship while battling for the title to their land and waters with the government that stole it from them via the Indian Act of 1876. Indigenous first-time director Patrick Shannon showcases the stunning role that "a silly game of putting the ball in the hoop" plays in Haida Gwaii as a tool for political action, community leadership, and the survival of culture.

6:30pm: Sauna at Art House:

Directed by Mathias Broe

Johan is living his best young gay life in Copenhagen. Working at a steamy bathhouse, boarding at his boss' apartment, and enjoying bars and parties, his life is centered around sex and sexuality. This all changes when he meets William, a transgender man, and falls deeply in love—but without the experience and language to navigate something more than a casual fling. With great sensitivity to both Johan and William's life experiences, director Mathias Broe has crafted a complex and sexy story of two young people as they both take their first tentative steps toward the lives they want to live.

6:00pm: Sisters at Waters Edge 2:

Directed by Susie Yankou

Lou (Susie Yankou) and Esther (Sarah Khasrovi) are codependent best friends who often fantasize what their lives would have been like had they grown up with a sister. When Lou's father unexpectedly passes away, she discovers that she has a very real, and very cool, half-sister, Priya. As Lou begins to explore her relationship with Priya, her and Esther's found family bliss is rudely interrupted, creating a rift between them. As the rift threatens to grow beyond repair, Lou must learn to redefine what family is, or risk losing Esther for good.

6:30pm: Spiritus: No Business Like Dough Business at Town Hall:

Directed by Michael Koehler

Highlighting the rich history of one of the oldest and beloved family-run businesses in Provincetown—Spiritus Pizza is a local gem and iconic late-night gathering spot. Featuring homespun interviews with owner John Yingling and many former employees, SPIRITUS explores the challenges faced by the business, the queer community and the AIDS crisis, all against the backdrop of changing attitudes in the town during the 1970s and '80s. Since its founding in 1971, and through the ensuing decades, Spiritus has remained a vibrant epicenter of activity, resilience, and deeply-rooted history in Provincetown—as well as a slice of pizza heaven!

4:00pm: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror at Town Hall:

Directed by Linus O'Brien

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is given a compelling and entertaining treatment by creator Richard O'Brien's son, director Linus O'Brien, who brings unique access and insights to this definitive history of this cult phenomenon. At its heart, the 1975 classic is a movie about conservative values versus transgression, an evergreen topic that is arguably a large reason for its continued relevance and popularity. A timely celebration of an iconic film that celebrates not only the film but its radical embracing of freaks and misfits everywhere, STRANGE JOURNEY features interviews with a host of the film's iconic original cast and crew members, including Lou Adler, Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, and Susan Sarandon.

1:30pm: The Baltimorons at Art House:

Directed by Jay Duplass

After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober ex-improv artist Cliff (Michael Strassner) has to find a dentist that will see him during the holiday. He stumbles upon Didi (Tony Award® nominee Liz Larsen), who is willing to treat him, and from there they begin an unexpected adventure crisscrossing Baltimore together. Director/writer Jay Duplass (The Puffy Chair), in his solo feature directorial debut, and lead actor/writer Michael Strassner have crafted a charming May-December Christmas story grounded with laughs and a real connection between the unlikely pair over the course of one very memorable night.

1:30: Operation Taco Gary's at Town Hall:

Directed by Michael Kvamme

As blissfully normal Luke (Schitt's Creek's Dustin Milligan) prepares for a new job in Ottawa, Canada, his life is upended by an unexpected visit from his estranged, conspiracy theorist brother Danny (Simon Rex), who may or may not be off his meds. What ensues is a madcap, cross-country road trip that challenges the brothers' relationship and their grip on reality. With supporting turns by Brenda Song (The Last Showgirl), Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), and Jason Biggs (as himself)—along with aliens and a fast food chain that might just save us all.

11:00am: Queens of the Dead at Art House:

Directed by Tina Romero

On what should be a fun night at a Brooklyn warehouse party, an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies forces a ragtag group of drag queens and partiers to band together and somehow survive the night. Tina Romero's delightfully campy horror comedy is chock full of thrills, glamour and fun. Katy O'Brian (Love Lies Bleeding), Jaquel Spivey (of the Broadway musical A Strange Loop), and drag star Nina West lead a cast full of familiar faces in an absolute romp that pays homage to Romero's father's famous horror legacy while striking out into her own feminine, queer, club-infused cinematic ground.

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