Napa Valley Film Festival - 2011 Guide

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novemBer 9 – 13, 2011

www.napavalleyfilmfest.org

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Please join us for the inaugural nAPA vALLeY FiLm FestivAL ... novemBer 9-13, 2011

The new Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is being developed and produced by Cinema Napa Valley, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Napa, California.

Cinema Napa Valley and the new Napa Valley Film Festival are the creations of Brenda & Marc Lhormer. Brenda and Marc had careers in management, marketing, public relations and

event production, before settling in Sonoma in 1999, where they ran the Sonoma Valley Film Festival for 7 years, and then produced their first feature film BOTTLE SHOCK (about the historic upset victory by Napa wines over the French at the infamous 1976 blind-tasting in Paris).

We have had many requests about the ways people can get involved in the festival. So please, spend a moment and see what might work for you. From Founding Patron or Sponsor, filmmaker, media rep, winery, hotel or other hospitality partner— or just plain old film-lover—there are options for everyone. Please let us know if you need more specific information ... and we look forward to working with you!

Marc and Brenda Lhormer

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Festival Founders Marc and Brenda Lhormer with Chef/Owner Michael Chiarello of Bottega & Napastyle

Marc Lhormer and Producer Alex Orlovsky after the screening of BLUE VALENTINE in Napa

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the roAD to the FestivAL#1 the warm-Up ... a trio of special screenings in napa valley

• May 26, 2010 ... THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN AMERICA: DANIEL ELLSBERG AND THE PENTAGON PAPERS ... Daniel & Patricia Ellsberg attending along with Director Judith Ehrlich

• August 4, 2010 ... THE TILLMAN STORY ... Director Amir Bar-Lev attending

• September 2, 2010 ... WAITING FOR SUPERMAN ... Co-Writer Billy Kimball attending

#2 the Local Launch ... november 12-14, 2010• Screenings of six new indie

films, including THE KING’S SPEECH, RABBIT HOLE and BLUE VALENTINE

• Wine-tasting before all of the screenings• VIP Receptions with the visiting filmmakers• Opening and Closing VIP Dinners for Founding Patrons• Late-night Saturday party for 400 guests

#3 2011 sundance Film Festival We become an official sponsor of Sundance and partner with the St. Regis Deer Valley to formally announce the new Napa Valley Film Festival to the world. Joining us in Park City were several of our

Founding Patrons, Chef Michael Chiarello, and the vintners and winemakers from 16 boutique Napa Valley wineries.

• VIP RECEPTION with 120 guests• WINEMAKER DINNER with 60 guests• OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY with 350 guests

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Director Tom Shadyac at his I AM Screening at the Napa Valley Opera House

NVFF Directors Marc & Brenda Lhormer, Daniel Ellsberg, Patricia Ellsberg, Director Judith Ehrlich

Filmmakers at the NVFF Launch Party in Park City, Utah

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nAPA vALLeY FiLm FestivAL overviewnovember 9-13, 2011• Luxurious extended weekend –

Wednesday night through Sunday

• Venues located in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga

• 50+ new independent films including Narrative & Documentary Features and Shorts, and a sampling of World Cinema

• Special program highlighting local Student Films

• 200+ visiting filmmakers, industry execs, celebrities, actors, producers, writers and industry guests

• Post-screening Q&As and panel discussions with the filmmakers

• Pre-screening wine-tasting at theaters and wine-tasting pavilions

• VIP Green Room Hospitality Lounges

• Opening Night and Closing Night Premieres

• Opening Night Gala Celebration

• Tributes to Legendary Filmmakers

• Celebrity Chef / Winemaker / Filmmaker Dinners

• Closing Night Awards Ceremony and Wrap Party

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Scott Wolf of Party of Five with his wife Kelly

Filmmakers at the NVFF Launch Party

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how to AttenD the FestivALNo need to pre-select films or purchase individual film and event tickets. Choose from one of three PASSES ... affording levels of access and immersive indulgence to fit different budgets.

the FestivAL PAss(retail price $250 ... discounts available for early purchase and for Napa County Residents)

• Your official photo-ID credential• Access to all regular film screenings• Access to all interactive panel discussions• Access to all wine-tasting pavillions• Access to all sponsored exhibitions

the PAss PLUs(retail price $500 ... discounts available for early purchase and for Napa County Residents)• Everything included in the Festival Pass, plus ...• Access to premiere screenings on Opening and Closing Nights• Opening Night Gala Celebration (the festival’s major party)• Tributes to Legendary Filmmakers• Closing Night Awards Ceremony and Wrap Party

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Actors Uriah Shelton, Nicki Aycox, Dash Mihok after their screening of LIFTED in Napa

Wine tasting at the NVFF Launch Party in Napa

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the PAtron PAss (four levels of ultimate fun and indulgence beginning at $2500 per person)

• Everything included in the Pass Plus, plus ...

• Membership in our exclusive inner circle as a FOUNDING PATRON

• VIP / First-Class treatment throughout the festival and year-round

• NO WAITING in lines ... Patrons always admitted first at every screening and event

• VIP HOSPITALITY LOUNGES for relaxing with the filmmakers in between screenings

• Special access and VIP ROOMS at the Opening Night Gala and Closing Night Awards Ceremony & Wrap Party

• VIP PRE-RECEPTIONS prior to Premieres and Tributes (depending on level of Patronage ... see Founding Patron Levels & Benefits for details)

• CELEBRITY FILMMAKER / CHEF / WINEMAKER DINNERS ... following the Saturday night Tribute program

• CONCIERGE SERVICE ... assisting with seat selection, dinner and lunch reservations, private winery tours, etc.

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT as a Founding Patron ... depending on level of Patronage

• CHARITABLE TAX DEDUCTION ... most of your Founding Patron contribution is Tax-Deductible

Please visit our website at www.napavalleyfilmfest.org for full details.

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NVFF Co Director Marc Lhormer, Chef Michael Chiarello and Susan Sarandon

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NVFF Launch Party at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival

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corPorAte AnD in-KinD sPonsorshiPsThe festival partners with a variety of partners with complementary lifestyle brands and values, both to enrich the festival experience and to assist with the underwriting of the festival’s production. Corporate sponsorship packages are highly customized to meet the promotional and entertainment/hospitality needs of each sponsor ... with cash sponsorship levels ranging from $15k to $250k.

In addition, the festival relies on a wide array of in-kind partners ... everything from donated lodging for filmmakers and celebrity guests, wine, catering, marketing & promotion, discounted or free venue rentals, etc. Wineries in particular have a range of options for participating:

• Owners/executives can enjoy the festival as Founding Patrons

• Offer samples in the wine-tasting pavilions, and/or prior to screenings at select venues

• Brand/sponsor a specific screening or event venue (for an appropriate cash contribution)

• Provide wine for VIP Gift Bags for top patrons, sponsors, filmmakers and celebrity guests

• Provide large format special bottles for our Tribute honorees

and Award-winners• Host celebrity winemaker / chef / filmmaker dinners• Host private wine-tasting experiences for VIP guests

Our winery partners will have the opportunity to add festival attendees to wine club mailing lists, as well as the ability to actually sell wine during the festival itself (details on ordering and fulfillment TBD). All hospitality partners are considered key to the success of the film festival experience and the NVFF staff will work closely with our partners to coordinate co-promotional special offers.

Full details available on our website at www.napavalleyfilmfest.org

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Laura Long from David Arthur Vineyards & Elle Fishering from

John Anthony Wines

The St. Regis Deer Valley sponsors the NVFF Launch Parties at Sundance and presents Festival Directors Marc and Brenda Lhormer with a $25K donation

FiLmmAKersFilmmakers interested in submitting their films for consideration should visit our website at www.napavalleyfilmfest.org. Submit via the link to our account on WithoutABox.com. Specific link to our NVFF page: http://bit.ly/NVFFsubmissions. We are actively looking at potential films from January through June.

meDiARequests for Media Credentials go through our website site to our PR firm: Glodow Nead Communications.

voLUnteersAnyone interested in volunteering - either year-round or just for the festival itself - can contact us via the contact link on our website.

Thank you for your interest in the new Napa Valley Film Festival. We look forward to enjoying all things film/food/wine ... for many years to come!

Brenda & Marc Lhormer, Co-Founders/Directors Napa Valley Film Festival

PO Box 10994, Napa, CA 94581tel 707.226.7500email [email protected] www.NapaValleyFilmFest.org

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Napa Valley Film Festival - 2011 Guide