Dub artist Mutabaruka will be the keynote guest this weekend at the Provincetown Film Society’s first Provincetown Jamaican Film Festival. The three-day celebration of moviemaking and culture will focus on “all things Jamaican.”

Society CEO Christine Walker says “some of the most influential Jamaican artists today” will be involved in the focus Friday through Sunday. “Mutabaruka’s work as a Jamaican Rastafari dub poet, musician, actor, educator, and talk-show host has given voice to a nation and helped forge a new genre of music, dub/rhythm poetry,” she says. Dub is a subgenre of reggae.

Also showcased will be the work of directors Storm Saulter, kicking off the festival Friday evening with a screening of his “Sprinter” (actor Shantol Jackson is also scheduled to attend); Chris Browne (“Ghetta’s Life” ) and Stephanie Black (“H-2 Worker”), who will be on hand for screenings of their films on Saturday; and Provincetown locals Kevin Hume and Aziza Hume, who are partnering to organize and curate the festival.

On Saturday, there will be filmmaker conversations, a short film series and screenings, plus a conversation with Mutabaruka and an evening presentation of Perry Henzell’s 1972 film “The Harder They Come” (starring Jimmy Cliff), with a live performance by Jamaican artist Sahmuel.

Musical artists performing will include DJ Jagga, hosting a reggae party Friday at Bubula’s by the Bay restaurant, which will serve Jamaican food; and DJ Gallingo, holding a dancehall party at Local 186 restaurant on Saturday night with more Jamaican food.

Tickets: $10 for individual screenings, $50 for a festival pass; $20 in advance, $25 at the door for Friday’s party; $10 for Saturday’s party. Reservations and information: www.provincetownfilm.org.