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CALL
FOR ENTRIES.

2025 NAPA VALLEY FORK2FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 14- 17 2025

CAMEO CINEMA / 1340 MAIN STREET / ST. HELENA CA 94574

Submissions for the second annual FORK2FILM Festival are now open! This year, programmers will select approximately 14 films highlighting the power of community, connection, and the culinary arts. Submission categories include narrative features, narrative shorts, documentary features and documentary shorts. 

about the festival

The FORK2FILM Festival is an annual celebration of the finest culinary, wine, and agriculture films from around the world. Presented by the Cameo Cinema, the FORK2FILM Festival brings audiences, filmmakers, chefs, winemakers, and special guests together to experience the power of community, connection, and the culinary arts. Over the course of 4 days, attendees will enjoy epicurean film screenings, food and wine experiences, filmmaker Q&As, and more.

Pictured above L to R: Liz Lachman, Director "Forked"; Chef Susan Feniger, "Forked"' Cathy Buck, owner of the Cameo Cinema and Elliot Bell, owner of Charlie's in St. Helena.

The FORK2FILM Festival supports the career goals of filmmakers through networking opportunities, events, and discussions with renowned filmmakers and industry professionals. This festival is non-competitive. 

Founded in 1913, St. Helena’s Cameo Cinema is committed to fostering an appreciation for cinema’s cultural heritage and producing exemplary theatrical experiences. The theater brings international, independent, and critically acclaimed films and filmmakers to Napa Valley. It is supported by the Cameo Cinema Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historic theater for generations to come.

dates to remember

September 19, 2024
Earlybird Deadline

October 17, 2024
Regular Deadline
November 14, 2024
Late Deadline
December 5, 2024
Notification Date

 

submit your film

We only accept film submissions on FilmFreeway. If you are new to FilmFreeway, check out their help pages for more information on how to submit to festivals.

questions?

If you have any questions that are not answered in our submission Rules & Terms on FilmFreeway, email Emma Steele, the Festival Director at festival@cameocinema.com. We are unable to address inquiries via phone.

Highlights from 2024 Festival:
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