The Program
Far Niente opens its doors to legitimate artists. Three graduate film students gain unprecedented access to our wineries during harvest season. No strings attached, no predetermined narratives. Just vibes and vintage.
This isn't branded content. It's not product placement. It's giving talented filmmakers the materials, access, and freedom to create something extraordinary. Whatever story emerges, emerges.
The only requirement: make something you're proud of. The winery becomes your canvas. The harvest becomes your timeframe. The rest? That's between you and your artistic vision.
What We Provide
- 🎬 Unprecedented winery access. Yes, even the caves.
- 🎓 True capstone potential. Your thesis just got interesting.
- 🛠️ Professional equipment and support
- ✂️ Post-production resources
- 🏆 Festival submission assistance
- 🎨 Complete creative control
The Impact
Three films. Countless perspectives. The beginning of something that's never been done in wine.
Original Films
Authentic stories (not scripted wine content)
Festival Presence
International reach without an ad budget
Cultural Impact
Art over advertising. Revolutionary, we know.
Organic Coverage
Stories people actually want to hear
Why Film Students?
(Glad you asked)
Hungry Talent
Graduate students bring fresh perspectives and the drive to prove themselves. They're not jaded yet. They still believe in magic.
Network Effects
Film programs near Napa become natural partners. Alumni networks and film clubs spread the word organically.
Festival Circuit
Student films enter festivals worldwide. Far Niente reaches cultural venues through art, not advertising. Our Judgment of Paris moment.
Three Wineries, Three Visions
(All gorgeous. We're not biased.)
Far Niente
140 years of winemaking tradition. Cave systems that feel like a Bond villain's lair. Historic architecture. Legacy and innovation in tension. Very moody lighting opportunities.
Nickel & Nickel
Single-vineyard obsession. Terroir expression that borders on religious. The intersection of science and intuition. For the fellow who really wants to geek out.
Bella Union
Youth and ambition. Modern techniques. The next generation pushing boundaries. Probably the most likely location for a dramatic equipment malfunction.