Special Musical Guests
KEATON SIMONS THE GOLD SOULS CARY BROTHERS
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Well-known in Yountville's music scene, Keaton Simons will kick-off the festival with a showcase performance
Keaton is a singer/songwriter/film composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist. He has released numerous albums, EPs and singles and is best known for his hundreds of film and television placements, including his song "When I Go" from the hit TV show “Suits”. In addition to his prolific solo career, Keaton has played with artists ranging from Snoop Dogg to Chris Cornell to his current gig as lead guitarist for country music superstar Brett Young. Along with writing/production partner Noah Needleman and filmmaker Dennis Dugan, Keaton recently completed both the soundtrack and score for the motion picture "Love, Weddings & Other Disasters," starring Diane Keaton and Jeremy Irons. |
The Gold Souls are bringing the driving grooves of funk, the rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues to the Northern California scene and beyond. Drawing from a wide range of influences and experiences, they deliver captivating lyrics and fresh arrangements over a vintage sound.
They recently released their single "Got It", an empowering song that brings a relevant message for these times- we are in this together and we got it. Follow all things The Gold Souls here: https://www.thegoldsouls.com/ |
Born and raised in Nashville, Cary Brothers bought his first guitar at age thirteen and has been writing songs ever since. After moving to Los Angeles and becoming a regular performer at the world-renowned Hotel Cafe, Brothers first gained international attention when his song "Blue Eyes" was featured on the Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling Garden State soundtrack.
Four of his albums have reached #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart, and he has become one of the most-licensed indie singer-songwriters in television with songs featured in TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, The Vampire Diaries, and Arrow in addition to performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Late Show. He has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, and Billboard Magazine, and he has toured worldwide with artists such as Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, and Imogen Heap. |
16 Dedicated Screening BlocksFrom animation and suspense, to fantasy and science-fiction, to the best in World Class drama and foreign film selections, our festival is ready to deliver something special.
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Special GuestsWhile we are going with an all virtual festival this year due to Covid-19, we are very excited to bring you behind the scene stories of the filmmaking process with filmmaker sessions, plus a few Special Guests
after many of the film blocks. |
World Class Short FilmsWe are excited to present the best in short form filmmaking, whether you are a fan of foreign films, science fiction or you are just looking for the best film to pair with your Napa Valley Cabernet, we have a tremendous lineup ready for 2021.
Unlike previous years, we will be unable to present our films locally and will focus on a virtual event, but this will only increase our ability to deliver our World Class Short Films directly to your home, via phone, tablet or computer - plus you can stream our films straight to your home television via Apple TV or Chromecast devices. Have more questions about how to watch this year's festival, head to our FAQ page below. Curious about this year's event or have a question for us, please use the form below to send us a note.
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Come for the Films, Stay for the Hospitality
While it is impossible to know what to expect in the coming months,
the one thing we know for sure is the incredible and heartfelt
hospitality that the patrons, businesses, community leaders and
the entire town of Yountville has offered us during these
past four years. We welcome you to explore Yountville
and discover the best that Napa Valley has to offer!
the one thing we know for sure is the incredible and heartfelt
hospitality that the patrons, businesses, community leaders and
the entire town of Yountville has offered us during these
past four years. We welcome you to explore Yountville
and discover the best that Napa Valley has to offer!
Upcoming Events
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While our event will be completely online, we will manage an office from the Heritage Room in downtown Yountville.
HERITAGE ROOM
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As we finalize our events, we will update this section with additional information, dates and times.
12/15 / 9:00 am Passes Go On Sale
Special event All Access Passes are now available to purchase. 01/05 / 9:00 am Individual Ticket Sales Our schedule is announced. Tickets for individual film blocks will be available for sale. 02/11 / 7:00 pm Opening Night Join us for a very special Opening Night, with a special musical guest, an incredible slate of World Class Short Films and live introductions from Festival Co-founders Bill & Sinohui with their annual welcome message. 02/15 / 12:01 am Digital Festival Rewind As a special gift for our VIP Pass holders, please join us on Monday Feb 15 for a bonus day of film screenings as all of our films in their respective blocks will be available On Demand. |
