VINTNER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP $5,000 MEMBERSHIP FEE PASSES 2 Vintner Circle Passes (Patron Level) 4 Festival Passes
VINTNER CIRCLE DINNERS First Look Preview Party A-List Dinner Party (host a table of 10 at this exclusive dinner) Vintner Circle Dinner (host a dinner at your winery for a minimum of 24 NVFF guests) Awards Ceremony (present a 3L bottle of wine on stage to an award-winning filmmaker Festival Gala (pour your wines for our VIPs at our splashiest party) Year-round special event opportunities VIP Gifting (2 cases of wine required)
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PEOPLE ARE TALKING “An exceptional & dynamic film festival...a marvelous artistic experience in the Napa Valley. We love the incredible connections between wine, movies, actors & many other artists. We are proud to be a part of this festival each year.” JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET, OWNER, BOISSET FAMILY ESTATES VINTNER CIRCLE MEMBER & FESTIVAL SPONSOR
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“The Vintner Circle dinners are a highlight of the festival for us. We love the creativity of the winery partners and getting to know the owners and staff; we had such a great time. The Napa Valley Film Festival does a wonderful job blending food, wine, and film for wonderful experiences!” ROBIN & JOHN DUNBAR, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF YOUNTVILLE PATRON CIRCLE MOVIE MOGULS
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“The Napa Valley Film Festival is the perfect place to combine great food, great wine and great films. We truly enjoy the incredible setting and the people we meet each year. There is no question we will be back and continue to support the festival year after year.” MICHELE & DAVID GLASSER, PRESIDENT, THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY PATRON CIRCLE A-LISTERS
Full page ad in Program Guide ($2,500 value) Dinner description and photo in Program Guide & on NVFF.org Exclusive spotlight in the Reel Talk Blog & NVFF Newsletters Dedicated Vintner Circle Dinner event page on NVFF.org with link to your website Logo on the dedicated Vintner Circle page in Program Guide Winery name printed on festival posters
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“Presenting the Caldwell Vineyard Maverick Award to Matthew McConaughey was the highlight of the festival for us. We enjoy being a part of this amazing festival and watching it grow each year. Our Vintner Circle dinners have been magical and we connect every year with incredible filmmakers, media and Patron Circle members.” JOY & JOHN CALDWELL, OWNERS, CALDWELL VINEYARD VINTNER CIRCLE MEMBER & FESTIVAL SPONSOR
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ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES Want more exposure and media coverage at our festival? Ask us about sponsoring a Celebrity Tribute, being the exclusive wine at one of our theaters, becoming a screening venue, pouring at a wine pavilion, and other opportunities at our festival and year-round.
VIP CLIENT & GROUP ENTERTAINING We also offer packages and itineraries for groups. Whether you have a sales team, distribution team, client list or other groups you want to entertain, let us create a customized package to help you create an unforgettable experience.
JOIN THE VINTNER CIRCLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT We thank you for your interest in NVFF. We invite you to join us in presenting this world-class cultural event that enriches our community, and celebrates the art of film, food and wine. Vintner Circle membership contributions help support NVFF’s non-profit mission and educational initiatives. To learn more about our education programs, please visit us online at nvff.org/education. FEARON DEWEESE Patron & Vintner Circle Director O: 707-226-7500 C: 707-592-4261 E: fearon@nvff.org
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THE VINTNER CIRCLE EXPERIENCE
YOUR DEDICATED CONCIERGE It’s your time to shine! For members of our exclusive Vintner Circle, the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) becomes a “door opener” to help your winery build long-lasting relationships through unforgettable experiences.
THE VINTNER CIRCLE
Your dedicated Vintner Circle Director, Fearon DeWeese, creates your own personal festival itinerary while providing assistance with your winery’s participation.
FEARON DEWEESE Patron & Vintner Circle Director
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR VINTNERS A year-round partnership for vintners and your wines
THE VINTNER EXPERIENCE
THE VIP LINEUP
Vintner Circle members are invited to enjoy the festival and other year-round events alongside members of our exclusive Patron Circle. Vintner Circle and Patron Circle members rub shoulders with our filmmakers, sponsors, film industry executives and celebrities. Enjoy VIP ACCESS to First Look Preview Party, Meet the Artists, Opening Night Premier & Party, Celebrity Tributes, Festival Gala, Awards Ceremony and more.
THE BRAND EXPERIENCE Vintner Circle members enjoy the benefits of having their wines consistently in the spotlight at dinners, wine pavilions, premieres, and other VIP opportunities. NVFF reserves its HIGHEST LEVEL pouring and exposure opportunities strictly for Vintner Circle members. To protect exclusivity, membership in the Vintner Circle is kept to a LIMITED NUMBER to preserve the ultimate experience for you and your winery. Custom suite of MARKETING TOOLS offered exclusively to Vintner Circle members.
Upon becoming a Vintner Circle member, you get access to:
VINTNER CIRCLE DINNERS
Amongst our Patron Circle members, top sponsors, media and film industry guests, the Vintner Circle Dinners are the most talked about event of the festival. Host a Winemaker / Chef / Filmmaker Dinner for a minimum of 24 NVFF VIP guests at your winery or location of your choice.
CELEBRITY TRIBUTES / A-LIST DINNER PARTY
Vintner Circle members host a table of 10 at the exclusive A-List Dinner Party which takes place after the Celebrity Tributes to celebrate the honorees. This is an intimate experience to showcase your wines to our top VIPs. Dine with the celebrities and present a 3L award bottle by sponsoring one of our tribute awards. Ask us about further sponsorship opportunities.
AWARDS CEREMONY & FESTIVAL GALA
Invitation to attend the Saturday night Awards Ceremony where the highlight of the evening is your presentation of a signed 3L bottle of your wine to one of our talented and award-winning filmmakers. Following the Awards Ceremony, Vintner Circle members have an exclusive opportunity to pour their wine for a select group of our VIP guests at the Festival Gala.
YEAR-ROUND SPECIAL EVENTS & SCREENINGS
Vintner Circle members have the opportunity to pour at or host any of our yearround Patron Circle and NVFF cultivation events.