Inside the Napa Valley Film Festival
We take you inside The Patron Circle Experience. An exclusive film, food, and wine membership at the Napa Valley Film Festival.
This year, GATEWAY Magazine is headed to the Napa Valley. As a media partner of the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF), we will explore the only film festival completely immersed in the art of film, food, and wine.
During Cabernet Season, the Napa Valley transforms into an intimate and picturesque getaway. Join us as we connect with a variety of artists during this 5-day interactive event. Taste your way through the festival at film-inspired culinary demonstrations and insightful panels featuring leaders from the Napa Valley’s vibrant culinary scene.
Sip alongside world-class sommeliers and vintners, while expanding your knowledge and love of wine by engaging with NVFF’s participating winery partners. From screening venues to daily wine intermissions, food and wine are integrated into all aspects of the festival.
Interested in the VIP experience? Members of the festival’s Patron Circle receive exclusive access to celebrated filmmakers, actors, chefs, and vintners. Whether it’s a private winemaker dinner or a red carpet premiere, members receive elevated treatment at the film festival, and beyond. Here are just a few not-to-miss Patron Circle events taking place at the festival this November.
Celebrate Opening Night with a Patron Circle Reception before walking the first red carpet of NVFF19. Members of the Patron Circle receive reserved seating at all red carpet screenings and celebrity tribute events.
Past red carpet screenings include Green Book, The Shape of Water, Molly’s Game, The Descendants, The Imitation Game, Miss Sloane, Spotlight, Wild, and Nebraska.
On Thursday, enjoy Green Room access and a private food and wine experience before the Celebrity Tributes that evening. This program includes lively on stage conversations honoring some of Hollywood’s leading actors and directors. After the tributes, celebrity honorees join top level patrons for the intimate A-List Dinner Party at Cliff Lede Vineyards.
Past honorees include Will Ferrell, Geena Davis, Kurt Russell, Matthew McConaughey, Tessa Thompson, Laurence Fishburne, Viggo Mortenson, Shailene Woodley, and more.
After an exciting day of film screenings on Friday, connect with filmmakers at one of the two dozen decadent dinners hosted by a world-class winemaker. Located at boutique wineries and premier Napa Valley locations, the Vintner Circle Dinner Series is a beloved NVFF event.
Following the Festival Gala, the largest film, food, and wine celebration in the Napa Valley, raise a glass on Sunday to the end of an incredible NVFF19! Reminisce about your fondest festival memories among friends old and new, and close out the festival in style at the final red carpet screening of the year. G
To learn more about joining this year-round membership visit the site below or email the Patron Circle Director, Michael Fox. Michael@NapaValleyFilmFest.org
