“Lucky Grandma,” “The Remix: Hip Hop in Fashion” and “The Nomads” were among the winners of the Napa Valley Film Festival, which ran Nov. 13-17 in various towns in the valley.
The winner of the narrative feature was “Lucky Grandma,” presented by Zd Wines, which won a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of Meadowood Napa Valley. Shadybrook Estate presented doc “The Remix: Hip Hop in Fashion” with the best documentary feature award along with a similar amount from Meadowood Napa Valley, while “The Nomads” took the audience award.
The festival screened more than 80 films, including the 16 in Nvff’s core competition categories.
“The Nvff mission is to reward such films that connect and celebrate the art and passion of our culture and our life,” said festival CEO Tom Tardio. “Receiving such recognition from our esteemed selection of filmmakers, writers and industry professionals is a true acknowledgement of the filmmakers highly creative and extremely authentic storytelling skills.
The winner of the narrative feature was “Lucky Grandma,” presented by Zd Wines, which won a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of Meadowood Napa Valley. Shadybrook Estate presented doc “The Remix: Hip Hop in Fashion” with the best documentary feature award along with a similar amount from Meadowood Napa Valley, while “The Nomads” took the audience award.
The festival screened more than 80 films, including the 16 in Nvff’s core competition categories.
“The Nvff mission is to reward such films that connect and celebrate the art and passion of our culture and our life,” said festival CEO Tom Tardio. “Receiving such recognition from our esteemed selection of filmmakers, writers and industry professionals is a true acknowledgement of the filmmakers highly creative and extremely authentic storytelling skills.
- 11/20/2019
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
The rooftop bar at the tony Archer Hotel in the heart of downtown Napa made a stunning backdrop for Variety’s Vivant party on Nov. 13. Vivant was launched at the Napa Valley Film Festival, which opened Nov. 13 with “Just Mercy.”
Variety executive VP of content Steven Gaydos introduced Variety Vivant Tastemaker honoree Ayesha Curry to a crowd that included Nvff head Tom Tardio.
Curry is a cookbook author and TV personality. Most recently, she and her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, who was there to support his wife, have launched Eat.Learn.Play (eatlearnplay.org), which aims to tackle childhood hunger and other issues impacting communities in Oakland.
“I have this passion for food as a vessel for change,” Ayesha said, talking about how as a young girl, learning to cook was a creative outlet, and that made a difference in her life. Her goal is “ending childhood hunger.”
“This Is Us” star Jon Huertas,...
Variety executive VP of content Steven Gaydos introduced Variety Vivant Tastemaker honoree Ayesha Curry to a crowd that included Nvff head Tom Tardio.
Curry is a cookbook author and TV personality. Most recently, she and her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, who was there to support his wife, have launched Eat.Learn.Play (eatlearnplay.org), which aims to tackle childhood hunger and other issues impacting communities in Oakland.
“I have this passion for food as a vessel for change,” Ayesha said, talking about how as a young girl, learning to cook was a creative outlet, and that made a difference in her life. Her goal is “ending childhood hunger.”
“This Is Us” star Jon Huertas,...
- 11/14/2019
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
Nestled in the rolling vineyards and Instagram-worthy towns, the Napa Valley Film Festival kicks off its ninth edition with a new leader, and a renewed mandate to build on its success. Nvff runs Nov. 13-17 in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga.
Entertainment industry veteran Tom Tardio took over as CEO in July, and reports to the Cinema Napa Valley board of directors, which also expanded its ranks over the summer.
But that doesn’t mean the festival, which has cultivated deep roots in the local community, is going too corporate.
“We have over 400 volunteers in the community that work all of the venues,” says Tardio. “Whole Foods supports the volunteers. That to me is a small town coming together for a five-day festival. That to me is unique.”
A potent mix of wine, food and film, Nvff programs a competition section — chosen from about 1,000 entries — and also plays host to awards season hopefuls.
Entertainment industry veteran Tom Tardio took over as CEO in July, and reports to the Cinema Napa Valley board of directors, which also expanded its ranks over the summer.
But that doesn’t mean the festival, which has cultivated deep roots in the local community, is going too corporate.
“We have over 400 volunteers in the community that work all of the venues,” says Tardio. “Whole Foods supports the volunteers. That to me is a small town coming together for a five-day festival. That to me is unique.”
A potent mix of wine, food and film, Nvff programs a competition section — chosen from about 1,000 entries — and also plays host to awards season hopefuls.
- 11/13/2019
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
The ninth annual Napa Valley Film Festival has released its film line-up. Returning this fall, the five-day festival will open Nov. 13 with “Just Mercy” and close Nov. 17 with the world premiere of “Verticals,” a series about Napa Valley winemakers and directed by Jason Wise.
“We are excited to release another eclectic selection of highly curated comedies and dramas from established and emerging filmmakers,” said Napa Valley Film Festival CEO Tom Tardio. “These films consist of inspiring and compelling stories that will thoroughly engage and entertain our festival-goers. At the intersections of film, food, and wine, the festival continues to deliver tremendously unique and exclusive experiences that only a world-class destination such as Napa Valley can provide and only that Nvff can deliver.”
This year’s awards season contenders playing at the festival include “Ford v. Ferrari,” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, which will have a sneak preview Nov. 12 before...
“We are excited to release another eclectic selection of highly curated comedies and dramas from established and emerging filmmakers,” said Napa Valley Film Festival CEO Tom Tardio. “These films consist of inspiring and compelling stories that will thoroughly engage and entertain our festival-goers. At the intersections of film, food, and wine, the festival continues to deliver tremendously unique and exclusive experiences that only a world-class destination such as Napa Valley can provide and only that Nvff can deliver.”
This year’s awards season contenders playing at the festival include “Ford v. Ferrari,” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, which will have a sneak preview Nov. 12 before...
- 10/10/2019
- by LaTesha Harris
- Variety Film + TV
The Napa Valley Film Festival has announced lineups for both the narrative and documentary films for its ninth annual fest.
The titles include Anna Camp-starrer Here Awhile and Run This Town, starring Ben Platt, Mena Massoud and Nina Dobrev, while the nonfiction selections tackle everything from competitive dog-grooming to streetwear.
"This year's curated collection vividly illustrates the vital work of bold visual storytelling that the festival seeks to reward as part of our overall mission," said CEO Tom Tardio. "We proudly acknowledge and salute the current and emerging generations of filmmakers that enrich audiences through their highly creative ...
The titles include Anna Camp-starrer Here Awhile and Run This Town, starring Ben Platt, Mena Massoud and Nina Dobrev, while the nonfiction selections tackle everything from competitive dog-grooming to streetwear.
"This year's curated collection vividly illustrates the vital work of bold visual storytelling that the festival seeks to reward as part of our overall mission," said CEO Tom Tardio. "We proudly acknowledge and salute the current and emerging generations of filmmakers that enrich audiences through their highly creative ...
- 9/12/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Napa Valley Film Festival has announced lineups for both the narrative and documentary films for its ninth annual fest.
The titles include Anna Camp-starrer Here Awhile and Run This Town, starring Ben Platt, Mena Massoud and Nina Dobrev, while the nonfiction selections tackle everything from competitive dog-grooming to streetwear.
"This year's curated collection vividly illustrates the vital work of bold visual storytelling that the festival seeks to reward as part of our overall mission," said CEO Tom Tardio. "We proudly acknowledge and salute the current and emerging generations of filmmakers that enrich audiences through their highly creative ...
The titles include Anna Camp-starrer Here Awhile and Run This Town, starring Ben Platt, Mena Massoud and Nina Dobrev, while the nonfiction selections tackle everything from competitive dog-grooming to streetwear.
"This year's curated collection vividly illustrates the vital work of bold visual storytelling that the festival seeks to reward as part of our overall mission," said CEO Tom Tardio. "We proudly acknowledge and salute the current and emerging generations of filmmakers that enrich audiences through their highly creative ...
- 9/12/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, a movie about the deadly Camp Fire is in the works, “The Infiltrators” will open the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival and former Rogers and Cowan topper Tom Tardio will run the Napa Valley Film Festival.
Project Launch
Focus Features is producing the survival story movie “Paradise,” based on events during the deadly 2018 Camp Fire.
The fire caused 85 fatalities and destroyed the small town of Paradise, Calif. Matthew Heineman, who was Oscar-nominated for “Cartel Land,” is set to direct and write the script. Temple Hill will produce along with Heineman.
The story will centers on Heather Roebuck, who gave birth via C-section minutes before the local hospital became engulfed by flames. Focus has optioned life rights for Roebuck, her fiancé and their children along with Butte County emergency medical workers Sean Abrams, Mike Castro, Shannon Molarius and Robin Cranston – who ended up becoming...
Project Launch
Focus Features is producing the survival story movie “Paradise,” based on events during the deadly 2018 Camp Fire.
The fire caused 85 fatalities and destroyed the small town of Paradise, Calif. Matthew Heineman, who was Oscar-nominated for “Cartel Land,” is set to direct and write the script. Temple Hill will produce along with Heineman.
The story will centers on Heather Roebuck, who gave birth via C-section minutes before the local hospital became engulfed by flames. Focus has optioned life rights for Roebuck, her fiancé and their children along with Butte County emergency medical workers Sean Abrams, Mike Castro, Shannon Molarius and Robin Cranston – who ended up becoming...
- 7/10/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The Napa Valley Film Festival has named Tom Tardio, the former CEO of PR firm Rogers & Cowan, as the California fest's new CEO.
Tardio was chosen after a six-month search and will report to the board of directors of Cinema Napa Valley, the non-profit organization that oversees the annual event.
“Ultimately, my vision is reimagineering Napa Valley Film Festival with the proper worldwide brand image and reputation deserving of the Napa community as we approach our 10th anniversary in 2020. The fundamental goals still remain to develop strong relationships with established and emerging filmmakers, structure the ...
Tardio was chosen after a six-month search and will report to the board of directors of Cinema Napa Valley, the non-profit organization that oversees the annual event.
“Ultimately, my vision is reimagineering Napa Valley Film Festival with the proper worldwide brand image and reputation deserving of the Napa community as we approach our 10th anniversary in 2020. The fundamental goals still remain to develop strong relationships with established and emerging filmmakers, structure the ...
The Napa Valley Film Festival has named Tom Tardio, the former CEO of PR firm Rogers & Cowan, as the California fest's new CEO.
Tardio was chosen after a six-month search and will report to the board of directors of Cinema Napa Valley, the non-profit organization that oversees the annual event.
“Ultimately, my vision is reimagineering Napa Valley Film Festival with the proper worldwide brand image and reputation deserving of the Napa community as we approach our 10th anniversary in 2020. The fundamental goals still remain to develop strong relationships with established and emerging filmmakers, structure the ...
Tardio was chosen after a six-month search and will report to the board of directors of Cinema Napa Valley, the non-profit organization that oversees the annual event.
“Ultimately, my vision is reimagineering Napa Valley Film Festival with the proper worldwide brand image and reputation deserving of the Napa community as we approach our 10th anniversary in 2020. The fundamental goals still remain to develop strong relationships with established and emerging filmmakers, structure the ...
The Napa Valley Film Festival has hired Tom Tardio, the former longtime chief executive of entertainment marketing and PR giant Rogers & Cowan, as its CEO. He starts in the post immediately and will oversee all aspects of the annual festival including managing staff, fundraising, and developing new and existing programming.
Tardio, who exited as R&c’s CEO in 2015 after 27 years at the company, was chosen after a six-month search by the board of directors at nonprofit festival organizer Cinema Napa Valley, which also said Tuesday it had appointed four new members: Robert Bassett, founding dean of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University; Hello Sunshine head of brand parnternships Zoë Fairbourn, producer-manager Geyer Kosinski, and venture capital and technology exec Daniel Schryer.
The news comes after the organization parted ways with fest co-founders Marc and Brenda Lhormer just ahead of last year’s festival. This year’s fest,...
Tardio, who exited as R&c’s CEO in 2015 after 27 years at the company, was chosen after a six-month search by the board of directors at nonprofit festival organizer Cinema Napa Valley, which also said Tuesday it had appointed four new members: Robert Bassett, founding dean of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University; Hello Sunshine head of brand parnternships Zoë Fairbourn, producer-manager Geyer Kosinski, and venture capital and technology exec Daniel Schryer.
The news comes after the organization parted ways with fest co-founders Marc and Brenda Lhormer just ahead of last year’s festival. This year’s fest,...
- 7/9/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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