Discover the Film Festival in Napa!
This comprehensive guide includes these topics:
● About NVFF
● Village Center
● Venue
○ Schedule, film descriptions, etc
● VIP Schedule of Events
● Festival Front Porches
● LifeStyle Pavilion
● Play & Taste
○ Foodspotting / Passholder Perks
● Sony
○ Movies on the Move & The Sony Lounge
● Festival Gala
● The New Power Lunch: Celebrating Women Making a Difference
● Awards Ceremony & Wrap Party
● How to Participate
● Connect with NVFF
About NVFF:
● The Napa Valley Film Festival vision is to build community around the art of visual
storytelling, with the viewing of films and discussions with filmmakers fueling lively
conversation amongst old and new friends … and those conversations being
enriched with the world-class food and wine of legendary Napa Valley.
● The third annual Napa Valley Film Festival takes place November 13 – 17, 2013 .
This period represents mid-fall and the tail end of Napa Valley’s gorgeous harvest
season. The festival runs from Wednesday evening through Sunday night – what we
like to refer to as an extended weekend, the best kind.
Festival Village Center For Napa:
● Oxbow Public Market | 610 First Street (next to Kara’s Cupcakes)
○ Hours of operation:
■ Tuesday, 12 Nov | Noon - 8:00 pm
■ Wednesday to Saturday | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
■ Sunday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Screening Venues:
● Napa Valley Opera House | 1030 Main St | 450 seats
○ A national historical landmark in the heart of downtown Napa and venue for
many of our sneak preview screenings of likely awards-season contenders.
○ The Stags Leap District House of Cab
■ PASS PLUS holders and PATRON CIRCLE members sample the best
Cabs in the valley up to one hour before each afternoon and evening
screening. NOTE: VIP pre-receptions on Wednesday, Thursday, and
Sunday are PATRON CIRCLE only.
○ Schedule:
■ Thursday, Nov 14
● 11:00 AM | TBA
● 2:00 pm | One Chance | An aspiring singer hits the big time
after appearing on a reality show.
● 5:30 pm | Saving Mr. Banks | Saving Mr Banks – Based on the
story of how Walt Disney brought the classic book “Mary
Poppins” to the screen in the early 1960’s, starring Tom Hanks
and Emma Thompson.
● 8:30 pm | Saving Mr. Banks
■ Friday, Nov 15
● 10:00 am | Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth | Alice Walker:
Beauty In Truth – The film traces the life and work of author
Alice Walker (The Color Purple) whose journey is remarkable.
● 1:00 pm | Immigrant | Set in 1921, a new immigrant to NYC
(Marion Cotillard) falls under the spell of con-man (Joaquin
Phoenix) and his cousin, a magician (Jeremy Renner.)
● 5:30 | Brave Miss World | Brave Miss World –Traces one
woman’s journey to give voice to rape victims like her, and to
raise awareness in the male dominated beauty pageant
industry
● 8:30 | Philomena | Philomana – A woman who gave up her
baby works to find him 50 years later, stars Judi Dench and
Steve Coogan.
■ Saturday, Nov 15
● 10:00 am | Anita | Documentary feature from academy award
winning filmmaker Frida Lee Mock. The film examines the
controversial hearings to confirm Supreme Court justice
Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill who testified about his
inappropriate behavior towards her when they worked
together.
● 1:00 pm | Toxic Hot Seat | Documentary feature by director
James Redford that examines the use of fire-retardant
materials and related firefighter deaths from cancer.
● 5:30 | Red Obsession w/ WS Shorts | Red Obsession –
Documentary feature about the Chinese fascination with
Bordeaux wine and the stratospheric rise in value due to their
obsession with the product.
● 8:30 | TBA
■ Sunday, Nov 17
● 10:00 am | American Jerusalem | American Jerusalem –
Documentary feature about the founding of San Francisco and
the role that Jewish immigrants played in its rise to prosperity.
● 1:00 pm | Citizen Hearst | Documentary feature about the
media mogul William Randolph Hearst and the empire he built
that continues to this day.
● 5:30 pm | Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom| Long Walk to
Freedom –depicts the history of Nelson Mandela and his life
journey from rural childhood to president of South Africa.
● 8:30 pm | Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
● The Sony Lounge | At Napa River Inn • 500 Main St | 100 seats
○ Experience the festival’s most adventurous films at the SONY Lounge at Napa
River Inn. Home to our special film picks with content that walks the line, the
SONY Lounge will feature the incredible 4K technology provided by SONY
Electronics. Lounge out and have fun getting to know filmmakers who are
truly independent.
■ Enjoy PEJU WINES and/or STELLA ARTOIS.
● Schedule:
○ Wednesday, 13 November
■ 2:00 pm | Sony Lounge Shorts
■ 5:00 pm | Old Stock | A young man resorts to
living with his grandfather in a retirement home
so he can avoid the consequences of an accident
in his small home town.
■ 8:00 pm | Holy Ghost People | A young woman
searching for her missing sister infiltrates a cultlike church.
○ Thursday, 14 November
■ 11:00 am | The Crash Reel | Depicts the life story
of Kevin Pearce, a world champion snow-border,
as he battles traumatic brain injuries and the
desire to return to competition.
■ 2:00 pm | Furever | The obsessive behavior of
Americans with their deceased pets along with
different methods of memorializing the dead
family members.
■ 5:00 pm | 9 Full Moons | An unlikely couple and
their difficult modern relationship in LA.
■ 8:00 pm | Worm | A man is wrongly framed for
murder, his quest to clear his name is
complicated by unforeseen consequences. The
unique film is shot in one long take from one
perspective.
■ 11:00 pm | Favor | A dark tale about friendship
and the lengths one goes to rise in the world.
○ Friday, 15 November
■ 11:00 am | Sony Lounge Shorts
■ 2:00 pm | This Is Where We Live | This Where
We Live – An unconventional relationship
develops between a young man with severe
disabilities and a local handyman who both need
each other.
■ 5:00 pm | Old Stock | A young man resorts to
living with his grandfather in a retirement home
so he can avoid the consequences of an accident
in his small home town.
■ 8:00 pm | The Crash Reel | Crash Reel – Depicts
the life story of Kevin Pearce, a world champion
snow-border, as he battles traumatic brain
injuries and the desire to return to competition.
■ 11:00 pm | Holy Ghost People | A young woman
searching for her missing sister infiltrates a cultlike church.
○ Saturday, 16 November
■ 11:00 am | Furever | Furever –The obsessive
behavior of Americans with their deceased pets
along with different methods of memorializing
the dead family members.
■ 2:00 pm | Starring Adam West | Starring Adam
West –Actor Adam West, whose career was
largely defined largely by a single role, as TV’s
Batman in the late 1960’s is profiled.
■ 8:00 pm | Favor | A dark tale about friendship
and the lengths one goes to rise in the world.
■ 11:00 pm | Worm | A man is wrongly framed for
murder, his quest to clear his name is
complicated by unforeseen consequences. The
unique film is shot in one long take from one
perspective.
○ Sunday, 17 November
■ 11:00 am | Sony Lounge Shorts
■ 2:00 pm | 9 Full Moons | An unlikely couple and
their difficult modern relationship in LA.
■ 5:00 pm | This Is Where We Live | This Where
We Live – An unconventional relationship
develops between a young man with severe
disabilities and a local handyman who both need
each other.
■ 8:00 pm | Starring Adam West | Actor Adam
West, whose career was largely defined largely
by a single role, as TV’s Batman in the late 1960’s
is profiled.
● Cadillac Theater | 500 First St | 250 seats
○ Comfortable seating and perfect sightlines are the hallmarks of this screening
room in the former Copia building. The Cadillac Theater is part of the
epicenter of festival activities in Napa.
■ Pre-screen wine tasting featuring JAMIESON RANCH VINEYARDS.
● Schedule:
○ Friday, Nov 15
■ 10:00 am | Dark Around the Stars | A man is
wracked with grief over a heartbreaking loss. His
desire to end his life is challenged before due to
some colorful characters he meets along the way.
■ 1:00 pm | The Little Tin Man | The Little Tin
Man –A struggling actor who is typecast for roles
based on his size. He and his friends develop a
colorful plan to break out of the mold for a huge
role.
■ 5:00 pm | Bidder 70 | A questionable BLM land
auction gets hijacked as a protest by a young
man placing false bids, and the resulting legal
drama that drags on for years is almost
unbelievable.
■ 9:00 pm | Tiny | Documentary feature about the
micro house movement and one man’s attempt
to build his own small house.
○ Saturday, Nov 16
■ 10:00 am | Sewing Hope | Documentary feature
about Sister Rosemary and her school teaching
former child soldiers of Joseph Kony skills to
make them self-sufficient.
■ 1:00 pm | Animated Shorts
■ 5:30 pm | The Bounceback | The Bounceback –
The story of a pair of couples who are together,
apart and everything in between over a long,
strange weekend in Austin, Texas.
■ 8:30 pm | Doc Shorts #2
● Mona Lisa: Leonardo’s Earlier Version |
Does another version of the masterpiece
painting exist?
● Who Shot Rock n Roll | The unique
relationship between photographers and
rock and roll musicians is explored with
iconic images and artists represented.
● Fabian Debora | A former gang member
whose artistic talent enabled him to start
a new life is profiled.
○ Sunday, Nov 17
■ 10:00 am | The Whinnies Program
● American Mustang
● Heard in Iceland
● Through Their Eyes
■ 1:00 pm | Magic Bracelet | Magic Bracelet – A
N\narrative short about a search for a medical
cure for a young girl who has a terminal illness.
The film is a production of the Make Film
foundation, which supports terminal children’s
wishes to make movies.
■ 5:30 pm | March of the Living | March of the
Living – Documentary feature about holocaust
survivors traveling to concentration camps with
young people to share the experience and
memories.
■ 8:30 pm | Narrative Shorts #1
● A Minute Forever | A Minute Forever –
Musical short about an unhappy woman
on the edge of suicide until she is
interrupted by a burglar.
● King of Norway | A woman’s quest to
reconnect with her dying father after a
long absence.
● Mojave | A mute woman living alone in
the desert is visited by a man sent to evict
her.
● Refuge | An Iraqi man is haunted by his
wife’s death and his obsession with a
suspicious neighbor.
● Across Grace Alley | Across Grace Alley –
Directed by Ralph Macchio, a young boy
observes his neighbor in difficult
relationship, which mirrors his own
broken family bonds and aches to help
out.
● Jarvis Conservatory | 1711 Main St | 220 seats
○ An acoustically amazing theater and performing arts center a few blocks
north of the Napa Valley Opera House.
■ Pre-screen wine tasting featuring HESS COLLECTION.
● Schedule:
○ Wednesday, Nov 13
■ 11:00 am | The Fabulous Ice Age |Tracing the
rise and fall of “ice dancing” as an entertainment
staple for decades in shows like the Ice Capades,
Stars on Ice and other shows.
■ 2:00 pm | Dear Sidewalk | A non-traditional and
sweet romantic comedy about two lost souls
who find each other despite their age and
experience differences.
■ 5:30 pm | Putzel | A man whose only goal in life,
taking over the family business, is put into
jeopardy and the unlikely people he deals with
as he tries to get his life back on track.
■ 8:30 pm | The Girl on the Train | A dark noir
thriller about a man sucked into a world of
problems after a chance encounter on a train.
○ Thursday, Nov 14
■ 11:00 am | If You Build It | An innovative school
program that teaches high school kids how to
make things that alter/improvement their
environment is profiled along with its teachers.
■ 2:00 pm | Sole Survivor | Powerful stories of sole
survivors of commercial aviation accidents and
the associated weight the survivors carry in their
lives.
■ 5:30 pm | One Small Hitch | An unlikely couple
pretending to be in a relationship to make their
respective families happy run into problems
when their deception is revealed.
■ 8:30 pm | Narrative Shorts 2
○ Friday, Nov 15
■ 10:00 am | The Last White Knight | An
examination of race relations and the nature of
reconciliation in the American South over a
period of 40+ years through one man’s
experiences.
■ 1:00 pm | 16 Acres | A fascinating look at the
political and emotional wrangling over the world
trade center site in NYC post 9-11 and the battle
over the legacy of the site.
■ 5:30 pm | Hank and Asha | A modern romance
where a couple communicates largely via
electronic media.
■ 8:30 pm | The Singularity | The Singularity –The
concept of artificial intelligence and the
inevitable moment when technology outpaces
evolution is examined along with differing
opinions and theories.
○ Saturday, Nov 16
■ 10:00 am | In Lieu of Flowers | A pair of young
New Yorkers struggle to find a connection
despite the best efforts of their friends.
■ 1:00 pm | My Brother Jack | A murder-mystery
tale of two brothers and the price of vengeance.
■ 5:30 pm | Lord Montagu | Lord Montague – A
British Nobleman whose life has been full of
tragedy and triumph unlike any other is profiled.
His rise and fall and eventual rebirth is a truly
compelling story.
■ 8:30 pm | Good Ol’ Freda | Documentary feature
about the Beatles fan club secretary who was
hired at
16 and whose story has never been told before.
○ Sunday, Nov 17
■ 10:00 am | Girl Rising | Girl Rising –
Documentary feature telling the stories of nine
girls from around the world facing heartbreaking
challenges and yet triumphing over the odds.
■ 1:00 pm | Levitated Mass | Documentary feature
about artist Michael Heizer’s monumental public
art piece at LACMA that includes a 100 million
pound boulder that patrons walk under.
■ 5:30 pm | Narrative Shorts
■ 8:30 pm | TBA
● Uptown Theatre | 1350 Third St | 850 seats
○ Built in 1937 and refurbished in 2010, the Uptown is Napa’s art deco crown
jewel. This is a new venue partnership serving up a full line-up on Sunday, 17
November 17 that includes three full-length film programs and our Closing
Night Awards Ceremony & Wrap Party.
■ Schedule for November 17th:
● 10:00 AM | Documentary Shorts:
○ Mona Lisa: Leonardo’s Earlier Version | Does another
version of the masterpiece painting exist?
○ Who Shot Rock and Roll | The unique relationship
between photographers and rock and roll musicians is
explored with iconic images and artists represented.
○ Fabian Debora: A Life in Art
■ Life in Art –A former gang member whose
artistic talent enabled him to start a new life is
profiled.
● 12:30 PM | Good Ol Freda | Documentary feature about the
Beatles fan club secretary who was hired at 16 and whose
story has never been told before.
● 3:00 PM | Sound City | Documentary feature about a legendary
LA recording studio where many iconic albums of the 70’s and
80’s and 90’s were made. Directed by rock legend Dave Grohl
(Nirvana, Foo Fighters).
VIP Events:
● Wednesday, 13 Nov
○ OPENING NIGHT PRE-RECEPTION | The Stags Leap District House of Cab @
NAPA VALLEY OPERA HOUSE 103 Main St | Napa | 4:30 – 5:30pm | PATRON
CIRCLE
■ Raise a glass to this year’s Oscar hopeful filmmakers. Enjoy some of
the best Cabernet in the world from Stags Leap District wineries:
Baldacci Family Vineyards, Chimney Rock Winery, Pine Ridge
Vineyards, Regusci Winery, Shafer Vineyards, Steltzner Vineyards,
Terlato Family Vineyard. Cuisine by: The Thomas (Napa).
○ OPENING NIGHT FILM | AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (pg 41) | NAPA VALLEY
OPERA HOUSE | Napa | 5:30 & 8:30pm PATRON CIRCLE, PASS PLUS
PRIORITIZED AT 5:30 SCREENING.
○ OPENING NIGHT PARTY sponsored by Benchmark Wine Group | NAPA
RIVERFRONT | 8:00 – 11:00pm | PATRON CIRCLE
■ Benchmark Wine Group - the leading source of fine and rare wine will be pouring special selections of large format, older vintage, and
limited production wines including magnums of 1983 Pé trus, 1966
Châ teau Margaux, and 2003 Diamond Creek from their 25,000 bottle
cellar in Napa.
● Thursday, 14 Nov
○ GALA NIGHT PRE-RECEPTION | The Stags Leap District House of Cab @
NAPA VALLEY OPERA HOUSE | 103 Main St | Napa | 4:30 – 5:30pm | PATRON
CIRCLE
■ Enjoy some of the best Cabernet in the world from premium Stags
Leap District wineries: Cliff Lede Vineyards, Lindstrom Wines, Regusci
Winery, Silverado Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, and Taylor Family
Vineyards. Wines will be paired with artisanal charcuterie from the
Fatted Calf and luxury chocolates by Le Belge Chocolatier.
○ GALA NIGHT FILM | SAVING MR. BANKS (pg 43) | NAPA VALLEY OPERA
HOUSE | 103 Main St | Napa | 5:30 & 8:30pm PATRON CIRCLE & PASS PLUS
PRIORITIZED AT THE 5:30 SCREENING
○ FESTIVAL GALA | LIFESTYLE PAVILION | 500 First St | Napa | 8:00pm –
2:00am
○ PATRON CIRCLE, PASS PLUS, FILMMAKERS, TICKET HOLDERS ($150 each /
$250 per couple)
● Saturday, 16 Nov
○ LATE NIGHT AT EIKO’S NAPA | Hosted by Eiko’s, sponsored by Napa Valley
Life magazine | EIKO’S | 1385 Napa Town Center | 10:00pm – 2:00am | ALL
PASSHOLDERS, FILMMAKERS, RSVP REQUIRED
● Sunday, 17 Nov
○ CLOSING NIGHT PRE-RECEPTION | The Stags Leap District House of Cab @
NAPA VALLEY OPERA HOUSE 103 Main St | Napa | 4:00 – 5:00pm | PATRON
CIRCLE
■ Wines by: Clos Du Val, Hartwell Vineyard, Malk Family Vineyard, Isley
Vineyards, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Gour- met cuisine by A Soulful
Taste.
○ CLOSING NIGHT FILM | MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (pg 47) |
NAPA VALLEY OPERA HOUSE | 103 Main St | Napa | 5:30pm & 8:30pm |
PATRON CIRCLE & PASS PLUS PRIORITIZED AT THE 5:00 SCREENING
○ AWARDS CEREMONY AND WRAP PARTY | UPTOWN THEATRE | 1350 Third
Street | Napa | 8:00pm Awards | 10:00pm Wrap Party | PATRON CIRCLE,
PASS PLUS, UPTOWN PASS, FILMMAKERS, TICKET HOLDERS ($50) | Details
page 29.
■ NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai hosts and Jury President Joe Carnahan
presides over the presentation of Juried and Audience Awards to your
favorite filmmakers. Foodspotting Awards also presented. Wrap Party
features live music, and more great food and wine. Send the festival
off in style.
Festival Front Porches
● It’s the filmmaker lounge meets the tasting room! The Festival Front Porches are a
physical and digital social space where the conversation continues...and continues.
Passholders mingle with filmmakers while enjoying fine wines in some of the
coolest locations in the valley. Interact through social media while you hang out “on
the porch” and see your engagement LIVE on our social screens, provided by SONY.
● OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Elevated experience for Passholders!)
● Vintner’s Collective | 1245 Main Street
The Vintner’s Collective is located on Main Street between the Napa
Valley Opera House and Jarvis Conservatory. Stop by and flash your pass
for a special boutique wine experience.
● Uncorked at Oxbow
Live music, fine wine and indie filmmakers across from the
CadillacTheater. Enough said
LifeStyle Pavilion
● FRIDAY - SUNDAY | 10:00am - 6:00pm | 500 First St | Napa
○ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Elevated experience for Passholders)
● New this year and centrally located in downtown Napa’s Oxbow District, our Napa
LifeStyle Pavilion is the place to be. Credentialed passholders and members of the
public are invited to experience the latest innovation, technology, and culinary
trends; to attend film industry panels and cooking demonstrations; and (for a
nominal charge to non-passholders) to enjoy premier wines at the Wine Pavilion
and a chalice or two of Stella Artois.
● Featuring:
○ CADILLAC LUXURY LOUNGE
■ We invite you to an exclusive experience with Cadillac’s hottest
vehicles at the Cadillac Luxury Lounge. Cadillac’s all-new 2014 CTS
sedan, the centerpiece of the Cadillac line up, ascends into the heart of
the midsize luxury market with expanded performance, elevated
luxury, and sophisticated technology. A longer, lower and more
athletic-looking proportion is introduced on Cadillac’s landmark
sedan and evolves the brand’s Art & Science design philosophy.
○ SONY DIGITAL LOUNGE AND STAGE
■ Just like Dorothy landing in OZ, your world will burst into a
kaleidoscope of vivid colors in the Sony Digital Lounge. Experience the
clarity, beauty, and the rich colors of film on a Sony 4K TV. Red, aqua
blues, and emerald greens burst from the 4K displays in sharp,
realistic fashion. When your world becomes clearer, suddenly
everything looks so much better!
○ STELLA ARTOIS
■ Since 1366, crafting the rich flavor of Stella Artois has been a serious
pursuit of excellence. Served in the specially designed Chalice, where
every sip is perfection. Thanks to its love affair with the silver screen,
Stella Artois supports the prestigious Sundance Film Festival and
Cannes Film Festival...and now, the Napa Valley Film Festival. So raise
a glass and toast the moment!
○ SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE STYLE LOUNGE
■ The beauty of nature juxtaposed with beautiful women...as seen in San
Francisco Chronicle’s annual wedding issue where such stunning
photos serve as a perfect backdrop to Roche Bobois’ celebration of
exquisite interior design. Come experience the magic of Hollywood
through the latest styles and fashions.
○ DACOR CULINARY STAGE
■ Experience the world of Dacor, the California based appliances
manufacturer recognized worldwide for innovation and design. Join
us and our guest Chefs, Friday through Sunday, for enlightening,
entertaining and mouth-watering demonstrations and presentations.
○ WINE PAVILION
■ Join us Friday for a selection of Napa Valley’s finest, and Saturday and
Sunday for a special showcase of Women of the Vine - an intimate
meet & greet and tasting with top women of the wine industry.
● Panels & Conversation
○ FRIDAY - SUNDAY | Noon - 1:30pm
■ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Passholders admitted first)
○ Pitch Your Movie Idea
■ FRIDAY 15 Nov | Noon - 1:30pm
■ A practical and theatrical way to learn the skill of pitching your ideas
for the next award-winning independent film or box office
blockbuster! Pre-selected filmmakers (both established and aspiring)
deliver timed pitches of their best film ideas to be analyzed and
critiqued by our expert panel of filmmakers and industry executives.
To submit a pitch, visit our website: napavalleyfilmfest.org
■ THE PANEL: Peter Belsito, founding member of IFP and FilmFinders,
guest blogger Sydney’s Buzz (on IMDb and Indiewire) • David Glasser,
COO of The Weinstein Company Scott Manville of TV Writers Vault
○ Digital is Changing Everything
■ SATURDAY 16 NOV | Noon – 1:30pm
■ The entertainment industry is undergoing a rapid paradigm shift as
filmmakers and content providers adjust to the plethora of new ways
to create and distribute their intellectual property. With new original
material being developed for non-traditional venues (Netflix, HULU,
etc.), the already fractured viewing demographic looks to become
even more diluted. Our expert panel of industry veterans will examine
the rapidly changing entertainment industry landscape, with all of its
opportunities...and risks. Social media and marketing expert Robert
Scoble moderates the discussion.
■ THE PANEL: Maria Menounos of E! • Jefferson Graham of USA Today •
Chris Gore, founder,Film Threat • KevinUndergaro, creator, After Buzz
TV Network
○ Actors: In Conversation
■ SUNDAY 17 Nov | Noon – 1:30pm
■ A fast-paced, fun, and casual conversation with several of the actors
scheduled to join us for this year’s festival. Topics covered will include
choosing projects, preparing for roles, work-life balance, and
remembering who “you” really are.
■ PANELISTS (invited): Miles Teller, Dianna Agron, Melanie Lynskey,
Jack Carpenter, Nicky Aycox, Ralph Macchio, Aubrey Dollar and others.
○ Panel participants subject to change. Check nvff.org and Village Centers for
up-to-date lineups.
● Wine Pavilion
○ During a mid afternoon break in the film screening schedule, join filmmakers
and winemakers for a robust wine tasting experience you won’t find
anywhere else. Visit one or all of our Wine Pavilions centrally located in each
of the four Festival Villages.
■ FRI, 15 NOV | 2:30 - 5:00pm
● Regional & Boutique Wineries of Napa
○ Krupp Brothers Truchard Vineyards Terlato Family
Wineries Reid Family Vineyards Pine and Brown
Winery Hagafen Cellars, Inc. Fortunati, Saintsbury, Pink
Girl Wines, Ca’ Momi
■ SAT & SUN, 16-17 NOV | 2:30 - 5:00pm
● Women of the Vine 2-day showcase with top women of the
wine industry.
○ Gallo Family Vineyards Breathless, Wild Horse Winery,
St. Francis Winery, Ceja Vineyards, Chalk Hill, Handcraft
Artisan Collection Charles Krug, Inman Family Wines,
Qupe & Verdad, VINDEA by Women of the Vine, Handley
Cellars, Garnet Vineyards, Jana Winery, J. Lohr, Kita
Wines, Leslie Reneaud Meade
Play & Taste:
● Foodspotting:
● NVFF and Foodspotting join forces to present a creative film, food, and wine
experience. This zesty contest starts with a custom food guide filled with
movie-inspired dishes and cocktails at select Napa Valley restaurants and
bars. Earn the title of Master Foodspotter by “spotting” the most menu items,
and learn more about Napa Valley’s culinary scene in the process. Chef
Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood, will present the
Foodspotting awards at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony.
○ Participating Napa Foodie Spots:
■
● Passholder Perks:
■ Non-Culinary:
● Anette’s Chocolates Boho Lifestyle, Cache Salon, Hess
Collection LeBelgeChocolatier.com Lucero Olive Oil Miyamo,
Napa General Store, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa Napa
Valley Wine Train, O’Brien Estate Winery PineAndBrown.com,
Vintner’s Collective, White Rock Vineyards, Wildcat Vintage
Clothing
■ Culinary:
● Alexis Baking Company, Annie the Baker (at Ritual Coffee,
Oxbow) Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ Ca’Momi,
Carpe Diem Wine Bar, Compadres Rio Grille, Fatted Calf
Charcuterie, Hog Island Oyster Co., Kara’s Cupcakes, Kitchen
Door Napa, Mercantile Social at Andaz, Napa General Store,
Sweetie Pies, Tarla Mediterranean Grill, The Thomas &
Fagiani’s Bar, Zuzu
Sony Movies on the Move and The Sony Lounge at Napa River Inn
● Sony Movies on the Move
○ The SONY 4K Film Challenge completed short films travel up and down the
Valley during the festival, landing at Front Porches and other locations.
Follow #NVFF13 on Twitter to find out where the Movies on the Move Sony
4K Ultra HDTV—pulled by a Cadillac Escalade—will show up!
● The Sony Lounge at Napa River Inn
○ Where can you find snake-handling preachers, folks more obsessed with
their pets than their human family, a twenty year-old hanging out in a
retirement home, world-class, big-thrill athletes, and TV’s original Batman?
Only in the eccentric and exciting SONY LOUNGE!
○ We’ve assembled a great slate of films guaranteed to amuse, engage, and
evoke conversations that can be enjoyed over a glass of wine or cold frothy
Stella Artois.
Festival Gala | 500 First Street & LifeStyle Pavilion |
● THUR, 14 NOV | 8:00pm - 2:00am
● “Join us for the official kick-off to the 2013 fest! This year’s gala is bigger and bolder
than ever. Enjoy a taste of culinary offerings from many of Napa Valley’s top chefs.
Dance to a variety of bands and DJs. Meet filmmakers and other talented artists. And
grab a glass of wine from a number of world-class wineries or a cold chalice of Stella
Artois.”
● Live entertainment:
○ Olive and the Dirty Martinis
■ Dance to the best of 60’s and 70’s rock ‘n roll with the ‘Martinis’
featuring James Redford and Stefanie Coyote.
○ Dirty Cello and Symphony Napa Valley Orchestra Institute Fellows
■ Team up for a mix of soulful blues, swingin’ gypsy jazz, and a high
energy twist on classical music. Led by Rebecca Roudman.
○ DJ Upcut
■ A classy and unique blend of soul, rhythm & blues, R&B, downtempo
and Latin.
○ Jon Roniger
■ Brings his trio all the way from New Orleans to lay down southern
style jazz and blues.
○ ALSO Featuring:
■ Afro-Cuban beats by Al Guzman Combo and local skills by One
Frequency Music.
● Eat & Drink
○ Grab a cold Stella Artois in a Chalice! Over 20 Wineries! Custom Mixology!
■ If you don’t show up, your mouth won’t forgive you! Indulge your
taste buds with the Downtown Napa culinary showcase -- the best
purveyors in every corner of the Gala!
● Beyond the Velvet Rope
○ Patrons and VIP Guests begin the evening with an exclusive reveal of the
2013 LifeStyle Pavilion featuring world-renown luxury brands (SONY,
Cadillac, Stella Artois, Dacor), a culinary showcase from master chefs, and
wines from Napa Valley’s top vintners. Symphony Napa Valley’s “Fellows”
deliver a one-of-a-kind performance.
■ The culinary showcase, directed by Chef Bob Hurley, will feature:
● Sarah Linkenheil, Andaz • Rogelio Garcia, Angele • David Cruz,
Brix • Greg Cole, Celadon • Mauro Pando, Grace’s Table • Bob
Hurley, Hurley’s • Chris Kollar, Kollar Chocolates • Victor
Scargle, Lucy • Jeffrey Jake, Silverado Resort • Brad Farmerie,
The Thomas • Kevin Miller,Villagio • Chris Mortenson, La
Condesa
■ Exclusive wine pairings from:
● Handwritten • Favia Erickson • Jamieson Ranch • Hill Wine
Company Black Stallion • O’Brien Estate • Swanson Vineyards •
Hill Family Estate Hall Wines • Alpha Omega • Chappellet •
Jessup Cellars • Somerston Sullivan Vineyards
■ From 8:00 - 10:00pm, VIPs are treated to an exclusive appearance and
book signing (The New California Wine) by the San Francisco
Chronicle’s James Beard award-winning wine editor, Jon Bonné .
● Custom Lounges
○ As the night moves on, the party kicks up a notch inside, where a VIP
LOUNGE on the mezzanine affords an elevated view of the main stage and
dance floor. Charbay turns out custom cocktails on an Oscar-worthy set
designed by Napa’s own VonSaal Design Build.
■ Diageo Chateau & Estates Wine Lounge
● Featuring wines from Acacia, Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling, and
Provenance.
■ Sip Moscato Lounge
● Chill out below the liquid nitrogen smoke at this hot lounge
where they’ll be pouring Sip Moscato and serving Sip Moscatoinfused sorbet all night.
■ City Winery Lounge
● Get a taste of the up-and-coming City Winery for a sneak
preview of the culinary and cultural experience soon to be the
new face of the Napa Valley Opera House.
■ Davidoff Cigar Lounge
● In every second of enjoyment, there are years of experience.
Have a cigar, enjoy the moment.
● Festival Gala presented with the support of:
○ Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
○ Bank of America
○ San Francisco Chronicle | SFGate.com
The New Power Lunch: Celebrating Women Making a Difference | 500 First
St
● Saturday, 16 Nov | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
○ Tickets: $250 individual, $2500 per hosted table of 10 Includes choice of
10:00 am screening | Purchase online at NVFF.org
● A benefit for Napa Valley Film Festival’s Education & Outreach Programs
○ Anita, directed by Oscar-winner Freida Mock, tells the story of Ms. Anita Hill
and her harrowing experience testifying against ClarenceThomas, an
experience which led to a lifetime of activism against sexual harassment and
inequality in the workplace.
○ Sewing Hope, narrated by Forest Whitaker, is the story of Sister Rosemary
Nyirumbe, who runs a school in Gulu, Uganda for young women formerly
abducted and used as sex slaves and child soldiers by the leader of the Lord’s
Resistance Army, Joseph Kony.
● Luncheon Honorees:
○ Sister Rosemary for her inspiring and tireless work to make a significant
difference in the lives of young people.
○ Freida Mock for her powerful and thought-provoking film, Anita. The
luncheon is co-hosted by MORE magazine. Cuisine by Chef Catherine Bergen
of C Casa. Wine generously provided by Women of the Vine, an organization
focused on building a community of women winemakers.
● Featured Vintners:
○ Jana Harvey, Jana Wines | Cynthia Lohr, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines |
Kathleen Inman, Inman Family Wines Deborah Brenner, Women of the Vine |
Marian Jansen op de Haar, More Uncorked | Chrissy Wittmann, Wild Horse
Winery | Alison Crowe, Garnet Vineyards | Lauren Ackerman, Ackerman
Family Vineyards Milla Handley, Handley Cellars | Leslie Mead Renaud, Foley
Estates | Lisa Bishop Forbes, Chalk Hill Cheryl Indelicato & Holly Evans,
HandCraft Artisan Collection | Tara Gomez, Kitá Wines | Tymari LoRe, Kitá
Wines Amelia Ceja, Ceja Vineyards | Louisa and Bob Lindquist, Qupé &
Verdad Vineyards | Janet Myers, Franciscan Estate | Kat McDonald, Art +
Farm Wine | Irene Odjana, Vineyard 511 Elizabeth Pressler, Elizabeth
Spencer Wines | Michelle Baggett, Alpha Omega
● Power Lunch Sponsored by:
○ More Magazine, More Uncorked, Women of the Vine, Copia Liquidation Trust,
C Casa
Awards Ceremony & Wrap Party
● Sunday, 17 Nov | 8:00 pm - Midnight | Uptown Theater
● The awards ceremony that could ONLY happen in Napa Valley! Three Michelin-star
chef Christopher Kostow of Meadowood presents the Foodspotting Awards (details
page 119) before the film awards. Prizes include large format wine bottles
presented to Jury and Audience Award winners, and a $10,000 check to the Best
Narrative Feature.
● Jury Awards:
○ Best Narrative Feature Best Ensemble Cast, Best Screenplay, Best
Documentary Feature Best Documentary Short Best Narrative Short, Best
Animated Short Best Sony 4K Film
● Audience Awards:
○ Favorite Narrative Feature Favorite Actor, Favorite Actress, Favorite
Documentary Feature Favorite Documentary Short Favorite Narrative Short
Favorite Animated Short Favorite Lounge Feature (Narrative or
Documentary) Favorite Lounge Short
■ Foodspotting
● NVFF and Foodspotting join forces to present a creative film,
food, and wine experience. This zesty contest starts with a
custom food guide filled with movie-inspired dishes and
cocktails at select Napa Valley restaurants and bars. Earn the
title of Master Foodspotter by “spotting” the most menu items,
and learn more about Napa Valley’s culinary scene in the
process. Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at
Meadowood, will present the Foodspotting awards at the
Closing Night Awards Ceremony.
○ Master Foodspotter: Awarded to the contestant that
spots the most movie-inspired items.
○ Crowd Favorite: Awarded to the restaurant whose entry
has been spotted the most.
○ Best Menu Item: Awarded to the chef/bartender who
created the best menu item as voted on by Foodspotting
users.
● Awards Ceremony Host: Raj Mathai
○ Three-time Emmy Award-winner Raj Mathai serves as weeknight news
anchor on NBC Bay Area. Mathai has been honored by the Associated Press
and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He is also part of the
San Francisco Giants broadcast team, and has reported on-location from the
Olympics in Salt Lake City, Athens, Turin, and Vancouver.
● Wrap Party
○ The party that could only happen here! If you’re not here, you’re not
anywhere! Food trucks! Fine Wine! A celebration with the winning
filmmakers!
■ Wrap Party band:
● Tiny Television
● Sponsored by:
○ Kara’s Cupcakes, Mark’s the Spot, Dim Sum Charlis, Paratus, B Cellars and J
Gregory
How to Participate:
● Attendees (residents and visitors) can purchase:
■ Festival Pass | $250
● Five day access to all regular film screenings
● Access to new LifeStyle Pavilion in Napa, all Film Industry
Panels, all Culinary Demonstration, all Wine Pavilion, all
Festival Front Porches
● Saturday Late Night Party at Eiko’s
● Passholder Perks throughout the Valley
■ Pass Plus | $500
● Everything included with the Festival Pass, PLUS:
● Festival Gala, Celebrity Tribute Program, Closing Night Awards
Ceremony, Closing Night Wrap Party
● Friday Late Night Party at Martin
● Access to the Stags Leap District House of Cab at the Napa
Valley Opera House, except for Wed, Thu, and Sun 5:30pm
screenings
● Prioritized entry (after Patrons) at Opera House for the Wed,
Thu, and Sun 5:30 pm screenings
■ Patron Pass | $2500 - $25,000
● “Never wait in line. Meet the celebrities and filmmakers. Enjoy
the best food and wine. Have the most fun. And feel great about
what you are doing and supporting. Individuals, couples, and
even businesses may purchase PATRON packages or one of
two upgrade options: A-LISTER or MOVIE MOGUL.”
● Pleave visit NVFF.org to learn more!
■ Day Passes: Wednesday & Thursday/Friday, Saturday, Sunday | $75
■ Rush Ticket | $10
● Last-minute tickets offered at each screening, panel, and
tasting venue based on seating availability after Passholders
have been admitted. Cash only.
■ Special Event Tickets
SHOWHOUSE GALA (p. 17) WED, 9 Oct | 6:00 – 9:00pm Free for Patron
Circle
○ $75 per person Traditionalhome.com/ napashowhouse
○ SHOWHOUSE TOURS (p. 17)
○ 10 Oct – 17 Nov | 10:30am – 5:00pm $40 per person
Traditionalhome.com/ napashowhouse
○ VETERANS DAY FILMS (p. 98) MON, 11 Nov | 1:00 – 6:00pm
$12 advance / $16 at the door Free for Vets and Active Duty
LincolnTheater.com
○ SNEAK PREVIEW NIGHT TUE, 12 Nov | See page 32
○ FESTIVAL GALA (p. 18)
○ THUR, 14 Nov | 8:00pm – 2:00am $150 per person / $250 per
couple Napavalley2013.eventbrite.com
○ CELEBRITY TRIBUTES (p. 20) FRI, 15 Nov | 8:00 – 10:00pm
Check online for ticket pricing and availability. LincolnTheater.com
○ THE NEW POWER LUNCH (p. 23) SAT, 16 Nov | 12:00pm –
2:30pm $250 per person / $2500 perTable Napavalley2013.eventbrite.com
○ AWARDS CEREMONY
○ & WRAP PARTY (p. 29)
○ SUN, 17 Nov | 8:00pm – Midnite $50 per person
Napavalley2013.eventbrite.com
Connect with NVFF:
● Audience Development Staff Member:
○ samantha@napavalleyfilmfest.org
● Phone: (707) 226-7500
● Customer Service:
○ customerservice@napavalleyfilmfest.org
● Website:
○ http://NVFF.org
● Buy passes:
○ http://bit.ly/2013passes
● Facebook:
○ http://facebook.com/NapaFilmFest
● Twitter:
○ http://twitter.com/NapaFilmFest
● Youtube:
○ http://youtube.com/NapaValleyFilmFest
● Foodspotting:
○ http://foodspotting.com/NapaFilmFest
● Foursquare:
○ https://foursquare.com/NapaFilmFest