A new performing arts festival with a difference is coming to Napa Valley.
The inaugural Napa Valley StreamFest will take place April 24-27, 2025 and will focus on podcasts, TV series, movies and anything else, stream — through screenings, live recordings, panels and parties — all in beautiful wine country.
“After 12 years working at some of the top film festivals, I realized that the traditional film festival model was not evolving with the changing world of ‘streaming entertainment,'” StreamFest co-founder and executive director Ferendweis said in a statement. “We launched Napa Valley StreamFest to celebrate all the ways we stream and binge-watch entertainment—showcasing everything from indie films to viral TikToks. Through our festival format, guests don’t have to run from one theater to the next. to another theater; a curated experience designed to make people binge-watch together while connecting in person and experiencing all that Napa has to offer.
additional Juliana people“The entertainment industry is undergoing a radical transformation — YouTube’s new self-distribution model and Emmy-recognized web series are just the beginning. Today, TikTok stars are as influential as the biggest names in Hollywood,” said StreamFest Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board. Big, but the festival remains stuck in age-old traditions. It’s time for a revolution that embraces all creators, from independent filmmakers to digital content creators, all on a mission to tell their own stories at Napa Valley StreamFest. Designed to celebrate this new era and pioneer a first-of-its-kind festival format.
Senior music festival organizer Michael J. Fox Also a member of the Board of Directors.
The festival features multiple venues in downtown Napa that are within walking distance of each other and offers a variety of accommodation options, including the Uptown Theatre, Feast It Forward Studio Social Collective and a variety of wineries, including New Redevelopment Signorello Estate.
Much of the show is still in production, but it has been confirmed to receive the inaugural Les Garland Legend Award in recognition of its monumental contribution to the entertainment industry wreathThe co-founder of MTV, VH1, The Box Television Network and College Television Network will be entertained on Saturday, April 26 at the Uptown Theatre. The legendary artist dinner will be held immediately.
Also come to the event: Baron DavisThe two-time NBA All-Star is the man behind the new streaming platform Slic.