Program Overview
Napa Valley Film Festival showcases an outstanding presentation of independent filmmaking, while also building a strong sense of community around the art of visual storytelling. Film screenings and events are accompanied by the world-class food and wine of the stunning Napa Valley, fueling lively conversations among artists and audiences.
Submissions for NVFF20 will open early 2020. Please stay tuned for more information.
Presenting the NVFF19 Award Winners
This year, we screened over eighty films, with sixteen in core competition, which vied for the respective titles of Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature, as determined by our esteemed jury.
Industry Event Highlights
Industry Mixer
Meet fellow filmmakers at this private winery event. Discuss upcoming projects and network over incredible food and wine.
Vintner Circle Dinners
Celebrate your film at an intimate film, food, and wine experience hosted by a premier Napa Valley winery.
Panels + Conversations
Listen and learn from a talented and seasoned set of industry professionals who share their insights and expertise.
Festival Gala
Explore food and wine from over 50 wineries and restaurants in the Napa Valley. Enjoy live music, dancing, and more.
Artists-in-Residence Program
The directors of the Narrative and Documentary Features within NVFF’s core competition partake in a unique program presented in partnership with Meadowood Napa Valley. Filmmakers attend intimate networking events, as well as a workshop and panel series. Meadowood also sponsors twin $10,000 cash prizes awarded by the Jury for Best Narrative and Best Documentary Feature.
