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The Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) announced two events that will kick off the festival's satellite festivities in Wellfleet, Massachusetts on Thursday, June 16. The receptions will mark the festival's new partnership with Wine Enthusiast Magazine. As part of the partnership, Wine Enthusiast Magazine will host the two events and will serve as an overall media sponsor for the festival.

"As enthusiastic as we are about presenting the best showcase of independent film, we're equally enthusiastic about our new partnership with a magazine known for covering the top food and wine destinations in the world," said Christine Walker, Executive Director of PIFF and CEO of the Provincetown Film Society.

"Wine Enthusiast has a long tradition of supporting the film industry and we are thrilled to be supporting PIFF," said Jay Spaleta, VP of Publishing at Wine Enthusiast Media. "Our readership loves the engagement that film festivals provide between their love of wine and culture. PIFF represents the blending of those two worlds in a very engaging atmosphere."

The two kick-off events are:

Wellfleet Opening Night Reception and Screening, presented by Wine Enthusiast MAGAZINE

Thursday, June 16, 5:00pm at Chequessett Yacht & Country Club

Take a trip southward and start the evening off with cocktails at the picturesque Chequessett Yacht & Country Club. Sample select wines brought to us by our friends at Wine Enthusiast Media before we move to Wellfleet Preservation Hall for the Wellfleet Opening Night screening of Remy Auberjonois' BLOOD STRIPE. This program was made possible by a grant from the Wellfleet Cultural Council, an agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Wine Enthusiast MAGAZINE presents Fireside with Filmmakers

Thursday, June 16, 8:30pm at The Harbor Hotel

The retro-fabulous Harbor Hotel throws this annual gathering, giving guests a chance to check out their sweet lounge and beautiful view. This year, Wine Enthusiast Media joins us to provide select wines for tasting. Once your movie thirst is quenched, then head outside to enjoy the glow of their amazing fire pit plus a wide array of drink options at the full service cash bar. Pull up a lounge chair and chat with visiting directors and festival folks as you enjoy the fine sea breezes coming off the ocean.

The Provincetown International Film Festival runs from June 15-19, 2016. Festival passes are now on sale. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 23. For more information, visit www.ptownfilmfest.org.

About The Provincetown Film Society & The Provincetown International Film Festival:

To make Provincetown - with its unique combination of art institutions, culture, history and natural beauty - the global destination for creative exploration in film.

The Provincetown Film Society (PFS) is a non-profit dedicated to continuing the founding mission of the Provincetown Art Colony - to provide a welcoming, nurturing and inspiring environment for boundless and authentic creative exploration - in film. From the time it was founded in 1998 the Society has been committed to serving its communities who are often outside of the mainstream, in the margins, or otherwise underserved - but have a voice critical to the evolution of artistic expression. It has also been dedicated to the celebration of Provincetown - an American treasure nestled amongst spectacular National Seashore beaches, and a shining example of diversity and inclusion. Through its Festival, Cinema and Institute, the Society endeavors to give year-round support to aspiring and up-and-coming, and established independent filmmakers, and to connect them with curious and engaged audiences globally