"Down Dog" to Make Northern California Premiere at 2005 Wine Country Film Festival

(June 2, 2005) LOS ANGELES, California -- "Down Dog" will make its Northern California Premiere at the 2005 Wine Country Film Festival, held annually in both Napa and Sonoma, California.

Screening dates, times and venues TBA.

About the Wine Country Film Festival

Located in the heart of Northern California's world famous Sonoma and Napa Valleys just 50 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Wine Country Film Festival is wine country's largest, longest and oldest running film festival. It features more spectacular Festival screenings under the stars than any other festival in North America. The Wine Country Film Festival, since its inception in 1987, presents a program of over 100 films from around the globe with celebrity tributes, world premieres, scores of filmmakers, lively panel discussions and numerous special events. A top tier event, the festival is slow paced and friendly with time to enjoy a wonderful recreation region. "Films al Fresco" Movies in the Vineyards is a very popular aspect of this unique celebration of world cinema. Films screen in spectacular vineyard settings in state of the art venues. Day time shows are presented in select theaters and in winery barrel rooms that are transformed into unique theater venues. The program is organized into five segments, each highlighting a different cinematic philosophy: INTERNATIONAL SERIES are films that underscore the cultural diversity of the human experience; FILMS FROM COMMITMENT are films that examine humanity and social issues on the theme of "Cinema of Conscience"; The ARTS IN FILM are films that bring one's attention to and a deeper understanding of the creative process in all disciplines; THE INDEPENDENTS are films that touch something that comes from an individual spirit, often times at great risk; FOOD ON FILM are films with a food theme (ex: Mostly Martha) and films that celebrate the culinary arts. Awards include (partial list) HUMANITARIAN AWARD which is given to an individual who has significantly impacted our world - Past recipients include His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jose Ramos Horta. The DAVID L. WOLPER AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY in various categories. The JACK LONDON AWARD FOR BEST SCREENPLAY. AUDIENCE AWARDS for Best Short and Feature. WCFF AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FEATURE (US & International). GAIA Film Prize for Best Environmentally Friendly film. The NEW DIRECTORS PRIZE. The MARGRIT & ROBERT MONDAVI AWARD FOR PEACE & CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. The WCFF CHARLIE CHAPLIN AWARD to an exceptional multi-dimensional film artist. The Festival includes a host of Special Events that include culinary events, art exhibitions and Life Achievement Awards and Tributes. Past recipients attending have been Anthony Quinn, Kirk Douglas, Rita Moreno, Gregory Peck, Dudley Moore, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Demme, Philip Kaufman, Nicolas Cage, Elliott Gould, Genevieve Bujold, Dennis Hopper, Ernest Borgnine, Richard Harris and other legends.

For tickets and additional information, click here to visit the Wine Country Film Festival website.