ALL ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF FILM, FOOD & WINE!

April 9 - 13, the SONOMA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL blossoms once again around Sonoma’s beautiful and historic town plaza.

Festival Village Map presented by MBT The anti-shoe.

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"INDULGE!" LA TIMES 

Come to Sonoma and immerse yourself in the year’s “Best of the best indie films" (FineLife) from around the world, carefully hand-picked to create a rich cinematic feast of pleasure, surprise, discovery and inspiration.

"A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!" VARIETY

Join a buzzing, passionate community gathering this spring in our all-new, all-walkable Festival Village, presented by MBT Physiological Footwear.

"STELLAR!" SF CHRONICLE

Sonoma is famous as a "No-Handlers Zone" - Casually meet and mingle at premieres and parties with trailblazing filmmakers, celebrity chefs, legendary winemakers, fellow enthusiasts, and talented and charming special guests like Michael Keaton, Danny Glover, Blythe Danner, Alexander Payne, Maura Tierney, Radha Mitchell, Jon Favreau, Ernie Hudson, Brooke Adams, Patricia Heaton, Joe Pantoliano, Peter Coyote, Tate Donovan, Jena Malone, Tony Shalhoub, Cheri Oteri, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, John Lasseter, Robin Williams and many more!

"THE BEST!" WINE ENTHUSIAST

With indulgent regional food and wine tasting at every film screening, you’ll discover master chef creations paired by our Festival sommelier to a dazzling array of fine wines from over 30 legendary wineries.

"THE ULTIMATE FILM & FOOD GETAWAY!" DIABLO MAGAZINE

The Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Intimate, passionate, exuberant... a cultural adventure that is truly unforgettable.

Everything you need to know...

* The Festival is for everyone, offering a variety of easy ticket options from inexpensive walk-up Door Tickets available at every regular screening... to Day Passes... to VIP All Access!


* For attendees coming up from the city, the Sonoma town plaza is an easy 45 minute scenic drive north from San Francisco and the East Bay/Oakland, and just 15 minutes west from Napa... EASY DRIVING DIRECTIONS

* This year's Film Festival will screen more than 65 new independent films from around the world, and Sonoma will be host to over 200 filmmakers and celebrity guests!

* The entire film and events schedule goes online in the beginning of March, but don't wait until then to book your accommodations or to order your Passes (VIP Passes are already selling very quickly).

* There are multiple screenings playing at the same time, so even if one movie sells out, there's always another film playing just a few steps away.

* All screening venues are located in our easily walkable Festival Village around the beautiful Sonoma town plaza - just park your car and enjoy!

* Every single Festival screening features a complimentary food & wine tasting before the film, crafted by star chefs and featuring the top wines of the Sonoma Valley region, and curated by the world’s only film festival sommelier!

* Most screenings are followed by a Q&A by the stars and filmmakers!

* Coming from out of town? Sonoma offers a wide range of wonderful accommodations for your Festival stay. But book now - rooms sell out quickly for the Festival week! See ACCOMMODATIONS

JUST ANNOUNCED!
2008 Film Festival Opening Night Gala
at dazzling new Jacuzzi Winery

The most glamorous, star-studded social event of the Film Festival week, on the night of Thursday, April 10, will feature lavish cuisine, the finest wines, entertainment, music and dancing into the night!

The new Jacuzzi Winery is a stunning Italianate castle, and will be the site of the most indulgent and sizzling party of the year!