Film Festival

2026 Napa Valley FORK2FILM Festival

Save the Date! Thursday, March 19 to Sunday, March 22, 2026

Submissions for the third 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.

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.

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.

Submit your film via FilmFreeway>

We only accept films submitted through Filmfreeway. If you are new to FilmFreeway, check out their help pages for more information on how to submit to festivals.

Dates to Remember:

September 18, 2025    Earlybird Deadline
October 16, 2025         Regular Deadline
November 13, 2025      Late Deadline

Questions?

The Cameo team is eager to assist you! 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.