Thursday, April 15
Opening Night
The world premiere of “Coals to Newcastle” at the Sebastiani Theatre. After the film, a bash at Little Switzerland with a live concert by The New Mastersounds, the funk band profiled in the film.
Friday, April 16
Industry Mixer at Sebastiani Winery, 3 to 5 p.m.
Lunafest.
Short films by, for and about women, at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Reception at 6:00 p.m. reception, film at 6:30 p.m.
“The Singularity is Near,” screening and panel discussion with Ray Kurzwell at the Sebastiani Theatre, 6 p.m.
Cheers to World Premieres Party at the Valley Wine Shack, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17
The Pitch Panel.
Try to sell experts your great idea for movie. The Backstage Theatre at the Sonoma Community Center, 11 a.m. Free and open to the public.
Panel: From Script to Screen.
The Backstage Theatre at the Sonoma Community Center, 2 p.m. Free and open to the public.
A Conversation with Kate MacMurray
Fred MacMurray’s film noir classic “Double Indemnity,” paired with wines from MacMurray Ranch and conversation with the actor’s daughter. Ramekins Café Cinema.
Spotlight on Lauren Hutton
Robin Williams leads an intimate conversation with Lauren Hutton. Sebastiani Theatre, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Spotlight Gala
Food, wine, beer and spirits, plus live jazz, DJ and the performance group Fat Magic. Ramekins, 7 to 11 p.m.
Filmmakers’ Dinner & Bash
Featuring the music of The Don’ts and The Static People, at Little Switzerland. Doors open to the general public at 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 18
Closing Night Film
Featured film: “The Joneses,” starring Demi Moore, David Duchovney and Lauren Hutton. Sebastiani Theatre, 6 p.m.
Awards Ceremony and Closing Party
Music by The Jaywalkers and wines from the Sonoma Home Winemakers.
The Backlot, 8:30 p.m to 10 p.m.
Some events may be sold out. For complete information and ticket prices visit sonomafilmfest.org
