Fest Features over 100 World Class Short Films, 20 screening blocks, wine pairings and more
(December 23, 2025, Yountville, CA) – The 9th Annual Yountville Int’l Short Film Festival (YISFF) returns January 29th – February 1st, 2026, offering 20 dedicated screening blocks, filmmaker Q&A sessions, and VIP wine tasting events. The festival will screen more than 100 films at two pop-up cinemas, the Yountville Community Center’s Heritage Room and The Estate Yountville’s Barrel Room.
“We bring short films to Yountville as a way to share an artform that does not receive the recognition it deserves,” said YISFF co-founder Sinohui Hinojosa. “Most people seldom get access to short films of this caliber except at major film festivals, and we’re happy to offer more that 100 selections at YISFF.”
With 20 dedicated screening blocks, from animation and suspense to fantasy and science fiction, to the best in drama and foreign film selections, the 9th Annual Festival will deliver many special cinematic moments. Sponsored by the Town of Yountville and its world-class lodging establishments, the festival features an incredible lineup of imagination-stretching short films from around the globe, shown over four days. The filmmaker Q&A sessions will offer behind-the-scenes stories of the filmmaking process after many of the film blocks.
Passes are now on sale, beginning at $20/pp for a single-day pass to the All-Access VIP Pass at $249/pp ($199/pp until December 31). Visit YISFF/tickets to review all ticketing options. VIP wine tasting experiences will feature Priest Ranch, Goosecross, Jessup Cellars, Handwritten Wines, La Cave, and Silver Trident.
“We are thrilled to welcome guests back to the ninth year of the Yountville International Short Film Festival,” said Yountville Chamber President & CEO, Natalie Leighton. “This renowned festival brings together the best of art, food and wine in the heart of the Napa Valley.”
For more information and to secure tickets to the 9th Annual Yountville Int’l Short Film Festival, please visit YISFF.com.
About the Town of Yountville
The culinary heart of Napa Valley, the Town of Yountville, is the ultimate wine country getaway. A walkable village with gorgeous mountain views, a constellation of Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury accommodations, and many of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wineries, Yountville marries a breathtaking setting and small-town ambiance with a sophisticated wine country lifestyle. The site of Napa Valley’s first planted grapevines, Yountville, offers hot air ballooning, five locations on the National Register of Historic Places, unique shopping, golf, art galleries, and performing arts. Visit www.yountville.com and follow Yountville to “Taste Life Here” on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for further information.
