| | It's a Wrap! Inaugural Film Festival deemed "amazing," "outstanding," triumphant" and "an unqualified artistic success!" The first-ever NVFF impressed and wowed over 5,000 film, food, and wine lovers last weekend. Attendees mingled with filmmakers, producers, actors and writers between films and late into the wee hours, with animated conversations fueled along with Napa Valley's finest food and wine. Total attendance at all films, panels, and special events reached 25,000. Beyond the studio sneak previews including J.EDGAR, THE DESCENDANTS, BUTTER, and LIKE CRAZY, what impressed so many industry insiders and festival attendees alike was the overall quality of the full film line up (over 100 films total). See it again here! The warmest thanks to Jury President John Sloss and all members of the NVFF Juries! Thanks to the following wineries who donated large-format bottles for Awards: Swanson Vineyards, Clif Family, Somerston Wine Co., Raymond Vineyards, Ceja Vineyards, The Hess Collection, Trefethen Family Vineyards, Allora Vineyards, Ladera Vineyards, Peju Province Winery, Mt. Veeder Appellation, Hill Family Estate, Trinitas Cellars, Chappellet Winery, Chiarello Family Vineyards, Broman Cellars, Hope and Grace wines, Jessup Cellars, Cornerstone Cellars, Tallulah Wines, Freemark Abbey Winery and Houdini Wine.  Best Narrative Feature - $10,000 Cash Prize presented by Meadowood Napa Valley MAMITAS directed by Nicolas Ozeki The Star-Studded NVFF Tribute Night  Host Billy Bush (left) and actor Jeffrey Wright Credit: Robbi Pengelly/Sonoma Index Tribune On Saturday Night, NVFF honored actors Jeffrey Wright, Judy Greer and Felicity Jones at the Tribute Program. Thanks to the Lincoln Theater and our amazing Host, Access Hollywood's Billy Bush!  "Humanitarian Award" Jeffrey Wright  "Spotlight On" Judy Greer  "Rising Star" Felicity Jones NVFF Global Philanthropic Partner, Roots of Peace, also presented their Global Citizen Awards to Margrit Biever Mondavi and Robert Mondavi (posthumously), Lt. General John F. Campbell and William P. Murray, Chairman Emeritus, Bank of Marin. Patrons and special guests enjoyed VIP dinners at private wine estates following the Tribute Program. Winery hosts included: Raymond Vineyards (pictured below), Alpha Omega Winery, Flora Springs, Peju Province Winery, Cade Winery, Whetstone Wine Cellars, Salvestrin Estate Vineyards, Chimney Rock Winery, Allora Vineyards, Staglin Family Vineyards, Castello di Amorosa, The Hess Collection, and Paradigm Winery.   Coming back for more film, food and wine next year? Reserve your seat early to the Second Annual Napa Valley Film Festival with these special pre-sale offers! Get your Pass Plus now for $375 (instead of $495) and a Festival Pass for HALF OFF! ($125 instead of $245). These special offers are only good until December 16, 2011, so get your passes now! Thank you to all who came out for the Inaugural Napa Valley Film Festival. Please send us your feedback! -- The Napa Valley Film Festival Team | | | | | Copyright © 2011 Napa Valley Film Festival, All rights reserved. In the past you provided Napa Valley Film Festival with your email address *|EMAIL|*. Occasionally, you will receive brief announcements regarding special offers and events. Our mailing address is: | | | | | | |