Legendary Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola Announces Two Dynamic Partners, with Sundance Institute and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Winery to Serve as Sponsor of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival® and Three-Year Partner of the 2017-2019 Oscars®
GEYSERVILLE, Calif. (January 17, 2017) – Francis Ford Coppola Winery kicks off 2017 in a big way with the announcement of two bold new film partners — Sundance Institute and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Francis Ford Coppola Winery will be the sole still wine brand poured at the Academy Awards® and Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-Oscars® celebration, for the next three years. Additionally, the winery is the exclusive wine sponsor of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Inspired by the illustrious film career of the brand’s Academy Award®-winning namesake, Francis Ford Coppola Winery will serve as the go-to wine brand for film buffs everywhere.
“Filmmaking and winemaking are certainly two great passions of mine” says Francis Ford Coppola. “By partnering with Sundance Institute and the Academy, I am now able to blend the two together in a big way.”
As part of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival sponsorship, the winery will host premiere parties during the ten-day Festival in Park City, Utah from January 19-29. Select Coppola activations include: Drink in the Moment & The Big Picture, which captures the spirit of Coppola’s passion for both film and wine by offering two unique experiences for Festival-goers. Drink in the Moment, a whimsical visual experience via a projected fast action animated motion short featured at Miner’s Park Plaza, will run during key moments of the Festival. The Big Picture will commission a popular artist to create a custom, oversized wine cork mural that will build through the duration of the event in the Festival Co-op and offer consumers an opportunity to contribute to the artistic masterpiece. Festival buffs not in attendance may join in the virtual fun by following @CoppolaWine on the winery’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels, and by following the hashtag #CoppolaWine.
As awards season continues into February, Francis Ford Coppola Winery will be seen at the 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony and Governors Ball on February 26. Coppola and winemaker Corey Beck designed custom wine blends and commemorative labels for the special occasion, which will be poured exclusively for the Oscars nominees and event guests.
About The Family Coppola
The Family Coppola encompasses all of the things Francis loves most – cinema, wine, food, resorts, and adventure – and embraces quality, authenticity and pleasure as a backbone to each of these vibrant business endeavors. Anchored in Sonoma County, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, known for the superior level of quality and integrity, is, as Francis puts it, “a wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life: food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types. A place to celebrate the love of life.” Coppola’s second foray into Sonoma County came in 2015 with the launch of Virginia Dare Winery, American wines since 1835, ushering in a new era of elevated quality and vineyard-specific wines. The Coppola Resorts are a collection of unique properties where adventure meets serenity. Drawing upon inspiration from his film career and travels around the globe to the far reaching corners of the world, Francis created each resort embracing its off-the-beaten-track location, making it an ideal destination for exploring the natural wonders of the area while relaxing in tranquil surroundings. Additionally, The Family Coppola operates a venerable film production company, American Zoetrope; the award-winning all-literary magazine, Zoetrope: All-Story; Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco’s iconic Sentinel Building in North Beach; and Mammarella Foods, an authentic line of premium organic pastas and sauces. www.TheFamilyCoppola.com. Connect with us on social: Twitter and Instagram – @CoppolaWine | www.facebook.com/coppolawine
About the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 7,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is under construction in Los Angeles. Follow the Academy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
