A new film festival unlike any other is coming to Napa Valley.
The inaugural Napa Valley StreamFest, taking place April 24-27, 2025, will highlight podcasts, series, films and anything else that, well, flows – through screenings, live recordings, panels and parties – all in beautiful wine country.
“After working at some of the best film festivals for twelve years, I realized that the traditional festival model does not evolve with the ever-changing world of 'streamertainment,'” co-founder and executive director of StreamFest Fearon DeWeese said in a statement. “We're launching Napa Valley StreamFest to celebrate all the ways we stream and binge entertainment – a variety show of content, from indie films to viral TikToks. With our festival model, guests don't run from theater to theater; it's a curated, timed experience to binge watch together while connecting in person and experiencing what Napa has to offer.
Added Giuliana Folkco-founder and chairman of the board of StreamFest, “The entertainment industry is undergoing a radical transformation: YouTube's new self-distribution model and Emmy-winning web series are just the beginning . Today, TikTok stars wield as much influence as Hollywood's biggest names, but the festivals remain rooted in old traditions. It's time for a revolution that embraces all creators, from independent filmmakers to digital content creators, all with a mission to tell their own stories. Napa Valley StreamFest is here to celebrate this new era and pioneer a one-of-a-kind festival model.”
Veteran festival organizer Michael J. Fox he is also a member of the board.
The festival has lined up venues in downtown Napa that are all within walking distance of each other — and lodging choices — including Uptown Theater, Feast It Forward Studio Social Collective and various wineries, including the recently redeveloped Signorello Estate .
Much of the program is still being finalized, but it is already confirmed for the inaugural Les Garland Legandary Award for immense contribution to the entertainment industry. Les Garlandthe co-founder of MTV, VH1, The Box Television Network and College Television Networks, who will be honored Saturday, April 26, at the Uptown Theatre. The legendary artist's dinner will immediately follow.
Also coming to the party: Baron Davisthe two-time NBA All-Star, who is behind the new streaming platform Slic.