The Napa Valley Film Festival returns November 11– 15, 2015 for its fifth anniversary. The five-day event lights up the entire valley with the best new independent films and studio sneak previews; Q&As with writers, directors, actors, and producers; wine-tasting pavilions and culinary demonstrations; special events that include the Festival Gala, Celebrity Tributes and Closing Night Awards and Wrap Parties; late-night festivities and more. Patrons and VIPs will be treated to unforgettable dinners pairing renowned chefs and wineries, as well as special receptions, exclusive lounges, and festival concierge services. Visit nvff.org for more info
at-a-glance guide HOW TO FEST
Pass Info
The Festival Pass is for the film aficionado who wants five-day access to all regular film screenings at screening venues in each town. This also gives you access to wine pavilions, culinary demonstrations, film industry panels, and passholder perks.
Pass Plus offers everything include with the Festival Pass with the added bonus of PRIORITY ACCESS to all film screenings before Festival Pay and Day Pass Holders. This gives additional access to the Festival Gala, Celebrity Tribute, all the parties, Closing Night Awards Ceremony and Wrap Party
Day Passes get you single day access to all films, the Riverfront Promenade, the Wine Pavilions and Wine Walks
Patron Circle is the ultimate VIP experience, offering three different levels to choose from
2015 NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE
SCREENING VENUES Uptown Theatre: 1350 Third St, Napa; seats 850
Napa
Hatt Hall: Riverfront Promenade at the Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street; seats 100
Short caption spot on Whats Up with Napa and why you should come check it out. WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S HOT
Our extremely popular Lounge series has moved to City Winery to accommodate more guests. Don’t miss the edgy and innovative storytelling while enjoying a full menu of food and drink.
Opening Night Special Screening, Uptown Theatre, 5:30pm - World Premiere of Into the Bottle (sequel to the wildly successful 2012 documentary SOMM)
Do not miss this year’s Riverfront Promenade! Home to our Culinary Stage, Wine Pavilion and more—all along the gorgeous Napa River. We “heard” you and the need to add more seating, so we’re proud to announce that not only have we added many more screenings at the Uptown Theatre, but we’ve also added new venues Napa County Library and Napa Valley College as well.
The Lounge at City Winery: 1030 Main St.; seats 260 Napa County Library: 580 Coombs Street; seats 95
Tips for Locals
• There are several free parking lots in Downtown Napa, including Clay Street Garage, Pearl Street Garage, Second Street Garage and Fifth Street Garage. There is ample street parking as well. • Box Office TBD • Always check seating capacities of theatre, smaller venues may not be able to accommodate Rush tickets! • Locals get 10% off passes, use code LOCAL at checkout
Variety’s Ten To Taste event, 11am– 1pm, TBC, Riverfront Promenade
Passholder Perks
NVFF Patron Party, Inn at Randolph, 8:00pm- 11:00pm
Napkins, The Pear, Atlast Social, Jax Diner, Napa General Store, Sweetie Pies, Annette’s Chocolates, Norman Rose, Tarla, Azzuro Pizzeria, Kara’s Cupcakes, Eiko’s, Compadres, Model Bakery, Silverado Resort (more may be added)
Closing Night Red Carpet Screening, Uptown Theatre, 5:30pm Awards Ceremony, Uptown Theatre, 9:00pm Wrap Party, City Winery, until 1:00am After Party, Marriott, 10pm–1am
Yountville Short caption spot on Whats Up with Yountville and why you should come check it out. WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S HOT
Our spectacular Thursday night Gala has moved to the Lincoln Theater with the VIP Lounge at Domaine Chandon. Hollywood comes to Yountville!
Gala Night Red Carpet Screening, Lincoln Theatre (Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara); 5:30pm
Enjoy our brand new Wine Stroll! Just show your Film Festival pass at one of our participating locations along Washington Street and enjoy some of the best wines the Napa Valley has to offer
We’re excited about the Full 5 Day Schedule of looping short films paired with delicious wines Vintner Circle Dinners at various locations
Tips for Locals
• Our Box Office will be located at the Napa Valley Museum. Pick up your passes and get information
SCREENING VENUES
Priest Ranch: 6490 Washington St, Yountville, CA, 94599; seats 30
• Always check seating capacities of theatre, smaller venues may not be able to accommodate Rush tickets! • Locals get 10% off passes, use code LOCAL at checkout
Passholder Perks
Hurley’s (more may be added)
Lincoln Theater: 6490 Washington St, Yountville, CA, 94599; seats 1200
2015 NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE
St. Helena
Tips for Locals
• Our Box Office will be located at Farmstead. Pick up your passes and get information.
Short caption spot on Whats Up with Napa and why you should come check it out.
• Always check seating capacities of theatre, smaller venues may not be able to accommodate Rush tickets!
WHAT’S NEW Farmstead is our St. Helena Hub! Not only is there an intimate, rustic screening venue, but you will also find our Wine Pavilion and Box Office there. Not to mention, you can get a fabulous meal to go with the World Class wines!
SCREENING VENUES
Cameo Cinema: 1340 Main Street; seats 140
Passholder Perks Some to come...?
Farmstead Theater: 738 Main Street; seats 80
Passholder Perks
Our Box Office will be located at Farmstead. Pick up your passes and get information.
A -Lister Patron Party celebrating Tribute Honorees, Raymond Vineyards, 8:00pm- 1:00am
Always check seating capacities of theatre, smaller venues may not be able to accommodate Rush tickets!
Vintner Circle Dinners in Various Locations
Calistoga
Tips for Locals
Short caption spot on Whats Up with Napa and why you should come check it out.
• Our Box Office will be located at Mt. View. Pick up your passes and get information.
WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S HOT
• Always check seating capacities of theatre, smaller venues may not be able to accommodate Rush tickets!
Enjoy our brand new Wine Stroll! Just show your Film Festival pass at one of our participating locations along Lincoln Avenue and enjoy some of the best wines the Napa Valley has to offer
Vintner Circle Dinners in various locations
• Locals get 10% off passes, use code LOCAL at checkout
Passholder Perks
The Mount View Hotel is our new hub of activity in Calistoga! Pick up your passes, get information, sip wine and more We’re very excited to unveil our new partner Cairdean Estates! Cairdean boasts a beautiful new screening room, a world class restaurant, deli, gift shop and more. Cairdean is your one-stop shop up valley.
• Locals get 10% off passes, use code LOCAL at checkout
SCREENING VENUES
The Gliderport at Indian Springs: 1712 Lincoln Ave, seats 200 Cairdean: 3125 St. Helena Highway; seats 200
Mount View
Meadowood Calistoga Spa & Hot Springs
RECOMMENDED LODGING CALISTOGA
Brannan Cottage 109 Wappo Ave. Mount View 1457 Lincoln Ave. Calistogae Spa and Hot Springs 1006 Washington Street Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort 1507 Lincoln Avenue Solage 755 Silverado Trail Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort 1300 Washington Street Indian Springs 1712 Lincoln Avenue
Wine Country Inn Villagio Inn & Spa
ST. HELENA
Harvest Inn 1 Main Street Meadowood 900 Meadowood Lane Wine Country Inn 1152 Lodi Lane
YOUNTVILLE
Bardessono 6526 Yount Street Hotel Yountville 6462 Washington Street Villagio Inn & Spa 6481 Washington Street Vintage Inn 6541 Washington Street
Bardessono
NAPA
Andaz 1450 First Street Carneros Inn 4040 Sonoma Highway Westin Verasa Napa 1314 McKinstry Street Embassy Suites 1075 California Blvd River Terrace Inn 1600 Soscol Ave. Chardonnay Lodge 2640 Jefferson Street Meritage Resort and Spa 875 Bordeaux Way Silverado Resort and Spa 1600 Atlas Peak Road Auberge du Soleil 180 Rutherford Hill Road
Auberge du Soleil
Westin Verasa
Silverado Resort & Spa
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