The ultimate film, food & wine experience
Napa Valley is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. The valley is renowned for its exceptional wine, cuisine and hospitality.
Filmmakers, celebrities, studio executives and film lovers from all over the country flock to the valley to share their passion for cinematic storytelling.
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Each year the festival showcases the best new independent films, along with sneak previews of likely awards season contenders.
Marc Lhormer Executive & Artistic Director
Brenda Lhormer Co-Director
The roots of the Napa Valley Film Festival lay in the shared passions of its founders for film, food, wine & travel.
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Over 300 writers, directors, actors, producers and industry power players attend the Napa Valley Film Festival each year to present their films and discuss new trends and developments in the entertainment industry.
The valley’s world-class cuisine is celebrated nightly at all special events and parties. Enjoy daytime local and celebrity chef demonstrations on the lively Culinary Stage. Special programs include Variety’s 10 To Taste, presented by Food Network and Cooking Channel.
Wine Tastings
Over 150 of Napa Valley’s highly-acclaimed wineries participate each year, with wine available at most screenings, grand tastings each afternoon, and of course wine is showcased at all special events and parties.
The festival recognizes outstanding achievements in cinematic story-telling, honoring rising stars, break-the-mold trailblazers, and dynamic work over the course of a legendary career.
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John Travolta Bruce Dern Keegan-Michael Key Zoe Kazan Evan Peters Lydia Hearst Finn Wittrock
Kevin Costner Michelle Monaghan Jeremy Jordan Shailene Woodley
John Lee Hancock Colin Farrell Dianna Agron Miles Teller
Alan Cumming James Marsden Imogen Poots Adam Driver
Jeffrey Wright Judy Greer Felicity Jones
Celebrity Tributes
Film, food, wine, music and fashion all come together in one glorious celebration we call the Festival Gala. Artists, chefs, vintners and attendees let it all hang out at what’s become one of Napa Valley’s most talked-about parties of the year.
Twenty-four of the festival’s top winery partners host intimate dinners pairing great wine and cuisine with animated conversation amongst our patrons, sponsors, filmmakers and industry guests.
The film festival offers up a rare opportunity in wine country to break out your Red Carpet and late night party attire. Groove to a wide array of live musical entertainment at all the events. Discover hot new talent at the Music Cafe, debuting in 2016.
A rare opportunity in wine country to break out your Red Carpet and late night party attire. Groove to a wide array of live musical entertainment. Discover fresh talent at the Music Cafe, debuting in 2016.
Juried and Audience Awards are presented at a lively Awards Celebration; top honors for Best Narrative and Documentary Features are presented by Meadowood Napa Valley.
As part of the festival’s year-round educational mission, filmmakers and subjects of powerful and engaging documentary films – including Anita Hill with the award-winning Anita – interact with and inspire over 3,000 local students each year.
Š Cinema Napa Valley 2016