Napa Valley Film Festival 2011

The Descendants follows the unpredictable journey of an American family at a crossroads. Family man Matt King (George Clooney) must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is in a boating accident off Waikiki. He awkwardly attempts to repair his relationship with his daughters - eerily precocious 10 year-old Scottie and rebellious 17 year-old Alexandra - while at the same time wrestling with a decision to sell his family's land, some of the last priceless virgin parcels of tropical beach, handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries. When Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was in the midst of a romantic fling at the time of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, not to mention his legacy, during a week of momentous decisions. With his girls in tow, Matt embarks on a haphazard search for his wife's lover. Along the way, in encounters alternately funny, troublesome and transcendent, he realizes he's finally on course toward rebuilding his life and family. Courtesy of Fox Searchlight NOTE - The "buy tickets" button(s) lead to our shopping cart where you can purchase passes that get you into any and all films and panels. We do not offer advance individual screening tickets; BUT you can purchase $10 RUSH TICKETS at the theater doors after passholders have been admitted.

Private Reception before the Premiere Screening of Alexander Payne's The Descendants ... for our Founding Patrons, top sponsors and invited film industry guests. Mumm sparkling upon arrival for the first-ever NVFF Red Carpet event. Napa’s Eiko’s restaurant presents fresh Japanese cuisine and lollipop ice cream accompanied by live music and a variety of high-end Terlato Family Wines. Laura Chenel’s Chevre and Point Reyes cheese served with Volcanic Mineral Refresher.

On the brightest night of the film festival, join us as we honor outstanding creative achievements in film. Access Hollywood 's Billy Bush hosts as we shine the spotlight on actress Judy Greer (featured in Opening Night Film The Descendants ), Felicity Jones (a Rising Star featured in our Closing Night Film Like Crazy,/i>), and acclaimed actor and activist Jeffrey Wright (Humanitarian and Career Achievement Tributes). Our global philanthropic partner ROOTS OF PEACE also presents its annual Global Citizen Awards. $45 individual tickets may be available; otherwise included for PASS PLUS and all PATRON PACKAGES.