Program Schedule

Kick off NVAAFF in style with a Purple Carpet arrival and photo moments, followed by Cocktails and lively mingling—then settle in for the Opening Program, celebrating the artists and stories that launch the festival with inspiration and excitement.
Directed by HIKARI
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Directed by Annapurna Sriram
Featuring a Q&A following the screening.
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Day One: Friday, February 6, 2026

Star Kieu Chinh will be in attendance.

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Chief Of War (2025) case study.
Directed by Eric Lin
Star Lawrence Shou will be in attendance.
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This forum will be hosted at:
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main St
St Helena, CA 94574
1:00 PM — Goddess (2025)
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1:10 PM — 4 Seasons of Redthread Vision (2024)
June Redthread will be in Attendance
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Please note, these films will screen at :
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main St
St Helena, CA 94574
3:30 PM — Flight 182
3:50 PM — Full Service
4:00 PM — You Left Me A Ghost
Filmmakers will be in attendance
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