The 2018 Napa Valley Film Festival is happening November 7-11, 2018.
The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is the ultimate celebration of film, food and wine, in the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga at the most colorful time of year, November 7-11, 2018. Now in its 8th year, the Napa Valley Film Festival will feature over 100 new independent films to be screened alongside awards season contending films screening in beautiful venues throughout the Valley, as visiting filmmakers and celebrities interact with appreciative audiences at screenings and special events. Attendees enjoy films with lively Q&As, culinary demonstrations and wine tastings, Celebrity Tributes, the spectacular Festival Gala, and array of parties, intimate VIP receptions and winemaker dinners and more.
WHO: Over the years The Napa Valley Film Festival has hosted and honored bevy of big name celebrities. The list includes: Diana Agron, Kevin Costner, Alan Cumming, Lee Daniels, Bruce Dern, Zoey Deutch, Adam Driver, Vera Farmiga, Colin Farrell, Will Ferrell, Cuba Gooding Jr, Judy Greer, John Lee Hancock, Katie Holmes, Zoe Kazan, Keegan Michael Key, James Marsden, Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Monaghan, Chloe Grace Moretz, Viggo Mortensen, Dennis Quaid, Michael Shannon, Ian Somerhalder, Michael Stuhlbarg, Gregg Sulkin, Bill Paxton, Dev Patel, Glen Powell, Kelly Preston, Nikki Reed, Kurt Russell, Miles Teller, Lea Thompson, John Travolta, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Finn Wittrock, Elijah Wood, Shailene Woodley and many others.
Here is the schedule of events, thus far, for this year’s Napa Valley Film Festival.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Sneak Preview Day
Cameo Cinema, St. Helena
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Culinary Demonstrations
Feast It Forward, Napa
Opening Night Red Carpet Screening
Uptown Theatre, Napa
Opening Night Patron VIP After Party
Italics Winegrowers, Napa
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Variety’s 10 to Taste
Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena
Culinary Demonstrations
Feast It Forward, Napa
“Intermissions” Wine Tastings
Feast It Forward, Napa
Celebrity Tributes Red Carpet & Program
Lincoln Theater, Yountville
A-Lister VIP Dinner
Black Stallion Winery, Napa
Friday, November 9, 2018
Culinary Demonstrations
Feast It Forward, Napa
“Intermissions” Wine Tastings
Feast It Forward, Napa
Film Industry Mixer
Raymond Vineyards, St. Helena
VIP Vintner Circle Dinners Around the Valley
Locations to be announced
Friday Night Bash
Martin Gallery, St. Helena
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Culinary Demonstrations
Feast It Forward, Napa
“Intermissions” Wine Tastings
Feast it Forward, Napa
Rising Star Talent Showcase Red Carpet & Panel Discussion
Mattera | Cunat Family Vineyards, Napa
Awards Ceremony
Uptown Theatre, Napa
Festival Gala
CIA @ Copia, Napa
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Culinary Demonstrations
Feast It Forward, Napa|
“Intermissions” Wine Tastings
Feast It Forward, Napa
Closing Night VIP Reception
Andaz Hotel, Napa
Closing Night Red Carpet Screening
Uptown Theatre, Napa
Wrap Party
Mattera | Cunat Family Vineyards, Napa
Stay tuned for updates and our comprehensive on location coverage, beginning November 7, 2018.