The Vintage Fellows
Three graduate film students. Three Far Niente wineries. Unlimited opportunity.
Cannes? Meet bottle!
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.
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 is up to you.
What We Provide
- Unprecedented winery access
- True Capstone Potential
- Professional equipment and support
- Post-production resources
- Festival submission assistance
- Complete creative control
The Impact
Three films. Countless perspectives. The beginning of something different.
Original Films
Authentic stories
Festival Presence
International reach
Cultural Impact
Art over advertising
Organic Coverage
Stories worth listening to
Why Film Students?
Hungry Talent
Graduate students bring fresh perspectives and the drive to prove themselves. They're not jaded. 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.
Three Wineries, Three Visions
Far Niente
140 years of winemaking tradition. Cave systems. Historic architecture. Legacy and innovation in tension.
Nickel & Nickel
Single-vineyard obsession. Terroir expression. The intersection of science and intuition.
Bella Union
Youth and ambition. Modern techniques. The next generation pushing boundaries.