Arts & Entertainment

Napa Valley Film Festival 'Shorts' To Screen Sept. 26 At Yountville Park

Be the first to see films that will screen at the upcoming NVFF, Nov. 12-16.

The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is proud to feature a sneak preview of new short films in the Yountville Community Park on Friday, September 26.

Films will unspool at dusk. Admission is free. Film lovers are encouraged to bring low chairs or blankets and come early with friends to enjoy a special evening under the stars.

Jax Diner and Kollar Chocolates will be on hand offering delicious food for sale, and complimentary wine tastings from Priest Ranch will be provided.

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Be among the first to see some of the best NVFF short films that will be screened for the public in November. Take in the funny, charming, intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging short films from some of the newest talent around the world. These films are rated PG-13. About the films:

Moving Picture Co. - Love springs on a silent movie set where a new actress revives a failing production company.

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My New Apartment - The perils of living below someone...in heels.

Sure Thing - A man takes the only seat available in a crowded cafe and starts and restarts a relationship with the woman already sitting there.

Leonard in Slow Motion - A man literally moving in slow motion finds love in a normal paced world.

Humpty - About to become a father, a man tries to keep an egg safe.

For more information about the free screening September 26, call 707-226-7500.

And take advantage of the NVFF Summer Pass Sale at http://napavalleyfilmfest.org/the-festival/the-experience/2014-festival-pass-pass-pricing-plans/. Prices go up October 1. For more information about the NVFF, visit www.nvff.org.

About the Napa Valley Film Festival

The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization headquartered in Napa, California. The ultimate celebration of film, food and wine, NVFF lights up the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga at the most colorful time of year.

NVFF features over 100 new independent films and studio sneak previews screening in 12 beautiful venues throughout the four walkable villages, as 300 visiting filmmakers interact with audiences at screenings and intimate events.

Attendees enjoy film panels & culinary demonstrations, wine tasting pavilions, the spectacular Festival Gala, Celebrity Tributes, Awards Ceremony, an array of parties, VIP receptions, winemaker dinners and more. Visit www.nvff.org for more information.

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