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OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Select a Category of Entry to continue.
| Narrative Feature |
By submitting to the Narrative Feature Category, your film may be eligible for selection in the following NVFF film program sections:
U.S. NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION and Artists in Residence Workshop (Sponsored by Meadowood Luxury Resort and Spa)
- domestic, U.S. films only
- must be a Northern California Premiere
- run time 50+ minutes
- filmmakers with films qualifying for this category must be able to commit to attending the entire festival to take part in various workshops and networking events provided through the highly exclusive Artists in Residence Program.
- Juried and Audience Awards
THE LOUNGE
- domestic and international films
- run time 50+ minutes
- edgy, uncommon or unique filmmaking and storytelling.
- Juried and Audience Awards
- Shorts (not exceeding 20 min) may also be included in this program section
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- domestic and international films
- run time 50+ minutes
- This program selection features a wide variety of niche interest film pairings that revolve around topics such as art, music, culture, or food. The program topics change yearly.
- Audience Awards ONLY
- Shorts (not exceeding 20 min) may also be included in this program section |
| Documentary Feature |
By submitting to the Documentary Feature Category, your film may be eligible for selection in the following NVFF film program sections:
U.S. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION and Artists in Residence Workshop (Sponsored by Meadowood Luxury Resort and Spa)
- domestic, U.S. films only
- must be a Northern California Premiere
- run time 50+ minutes
- filmmakers with films qualifying for this category must be able to commit to attending the entire festival to take part in various workshops and networking events provided through the highly exclusive Artists in Residence Program.
- Juried and Audience Awards
THE LOUNGE
- domestic and international films
- run time 50+ minutes
- edgy, uncommon or unique filmmaking and storytelling.
- Juried and Audience Awards
- Shorts (not exceeding 20 min) may also be included in this program section
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- domestic and international films
- run time 50+ minutes
- This program selection features a wide variety of niche interest film pairings that revolve around topics such as art, music, culture, or food. The program topics change yearly.
- Audience Awards ONLY
- Shorts (not exceeding 20 min) may also be included in this program section |
| Narrative Short |
| Narrative short films must be under 20 minutes in length, set in live action or animation, and may be submitted from anywhere in the world. Juried and Audience Awards. |
| Documentary Short |
| Documentary Short films must be under 20 minutes in length, and may be submitted from anywhere in the world. Juried and Audience Awards. |
| Short Feature |
Short Features are made up of a selection of narrative or documentary films between 20 and 49 minutes in length. These films may be submitted from anywhere around the world and can be either live action or animated. Audience Awards ONLY.
For those films that are just more than a short but not quite a feature. |
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Napa Valley Film Festival showcases an outstanding presentation of independent filmmaking, while also working to build a sense of community around the art of visual storytelling. Film screenings and networking events are accompanied by the world-class food and wine of stunning Napa Valley, fueling lively conversations with old and new friends.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The 6th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival takes place November 9-13, 2016. The festival runs from Wednesday through Sunday – what we like to refer to as an extended weekend, the best kind.
Notable NVFF features:
- Screening venues clustered in walkable Festival Villages throughout the Napa Valley
- Food and wine events in each Festival Village, ranging from wine pavilions and culinary demonstrations to select epicurean delights for VIP guests
- Approximately 100+ new independent films, accompanied by sneak peaks of studio releases
- Tributes to notable industry figures and a stunning gala party
Film Program
NVFF welcomes films of various genres and lengths. Programmers are looking for films that entertain, inspire, enlighten, and captivate audiences. NVFF also features a selection of bold and boundary-pushing films in a dedicated venue called The Lounge. For a full description and breakdown of our categories and program sections, please visit the NVFF website.
Visiting filmmakers have the opportunity to present their films multiple times and in different festival Villages in order to experience the venue and audience variety of The Napa Valley. This also permits our film-loving audiences to enjoy as many screenings as possible between sampling the various food and wine throughout the Napa Valley Film Festival.
ORGANIZERS
Brenda Lhormer (Co-Director); Carrie Markham (Administrative Director); Marc Lhormer (Executive & Artistic Director); Whitney Haskin (Program Coordinator)
GENERAL RULES
Completion Date:
Films must have been completed no earlier than January 2015.
Exhibition Formats:
The NVFF operates 12-14 individual screening venues. Acceptable exhibition formats vary by venue and may include (but are not necessarily limited to) HDCam, DCP, and Blu Ray disc. The festival requests DVD and/or Blu Ray disc back up copies to accompany all exhibition formats. By entering your film you agree to work with NVFF to provide compatible exhibition format(s) and back ups.
Language:
Foreign language films must be made available with English subtitles.
Prior Screenings:
NVFF does not require premiere status. Entries may not be televised or widely available online before November 1, 2016.
Distribution Status:
Films with U.S. distribution may be considered but are not eligible for competition. NVFF does not pay screening fees for films.
Support Materials:
Accepted films are requested to provide an electronic press kit including:
- Production still photos, images that accurately represent the look of the film (NOT on set photos)
- Director’s photo and biography/filmography
- Director’s statement
- Credits list
- All photos should be print-quality (300dpi) files.
Shipping Costs:
Submitters of accepted films agree to pay for shipping the exhibition copy of their film to NVFF to arrive to the festival office at least one week prior to the start of the festival, or by the date requested by the NVFF technical team (whichever is earlier). NVFF covers return shipping of accepted films’ exhibition copies and back up materials only. NVFF does not return marketing materials such as posters or postcards after the conclusion of the festival.
Juried Awards:
Meadowood Best U.S. Narrative Feature, with a cash prize of $10,000
Meadowood Best U.S. Documentary Feature, with a cash prize of $10,000
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Screenplay
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Narrative Short Film
Best Lounge Feature Film
Best Lounge Short Film
Audience Awards:
Favorite Narrative Feature
Favorite Documentary Feature
Favorite Documentary Short Film
Favorite Narrative Short Film
Favorite Short Feature
Favorite Actor
Favorite Actress
*NVFF does not provide feedback for films that are not selected for the 2016 program.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting your film for consideration to the 2016 Napa Valley Film Festival, you are telling us that you have full authority to do so, that the film is cleared for potential festival exhibition, and that you accept full legal responsibility for the intellectual property therein.
Submitting your film to us constitutes permission to exhibit your work at the 2016 Napa Valley Film Festival. If your film is accepted to be part of the program, you will do your best to work with us to have the film’s director and other key personnel (actors, writers, producers, etc) attending the festival to present the film and interact with the Napa audience.
The Napa Valley Film Festival is also hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
You shall also indemnify and hold harmless the Napa Valley Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
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