We are so used to hearing the phrase "dinner and a movie," but what about "wine and a movie?" If you are in the great wine state of California, they seem to go hand in hand, and will be together starting this April 11th at the California Independent Film Festival 2007. Here are a few sites, sounds, and sips planned for this event:

center>April 11th

2007 CIFF Sneak Preview - Livermore Public Library 7-9 PM

April 14th

Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, Livermore

Feature and Trailer Preview 10AM

That Beautiful Somewhere

and the Short Film Mizar

April 15th

Rheem Theatre, 350 Park Street, Moraga

Student Showcase 5PM

Just, Pop Foul, My Backyard Was A Mountian. My First Time Driving, When They Could Fly

Horror Showcase 7PM

Black Gulch, Seekers, The Angel, Zombie Love

April 16th

San Ramon Front Row Theater 7PM - Sundance Shorts

Presented by Big Horn Grill

Sundance Shorts Program 7PM

The Fence, Pop Foul, The Grass Grows Green, Der Ostwind, The Fighting Cholitas

April 17th

Dean Lesher Regional Theater for the Arts Walnut Creek 7PM

Call for tickets 925.943.7469

Walnut Creek Shorts Program 7PM

A Man Who Lives on the Train, An Open Door, Black Gulch, Lemmings, The Marthas, Zombie Love

April 18th

Livermore Opening Night VIP Reception 5:30PM - 7PM

Great Food, Wine, Filmmakers and Celebrity Guest!

Livermore Opening Films - 7PM

Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, Livermore

The Clap (short) and Foreit

Presentation of the 2007 Spirit Award to Wayne Knight

Q & A with Director Andrew Shea and actors Wayne Knight and Gregory Itzin

April 19th

Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, Livermore

Student Showcase 7PM

Just, Pop Foul, My Backyard Was A Mountian. My First Time Driving, When They Could Fly

April 20th

Wente Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore

The Livermore Chamber of Commerce Film Commision

Presents

the Iron Filmmaker Contest and Trailer Preview 10AM

Come see the Iron Filmmaker Contest - CIFF's 24 Hour Filmmaking Contest!

Nominated Short Film Program 1PM

Be the first to see the 2007 Nominated Short Films!

Q & A with Sally Kirkland

Have a box lunch at Wente! Great Contest - Great Films - Great Lunch - Great Wine!

April 20th

2007 CIFF Celebrity Poker Tournament

Lucky Buck Card Club - 1620 Railroad Ave, Livermore

Come Join the fun!

Celebrity Poker Players include:

Mickey Jones, Joanie "chyna doll" Laurer, C. Thomas Howell, Joshua Leonard, Art LaFleur, Kaki Hunter, Wyatt Knight, Kevin Kilner, Richard Van Vleet, Cameron Bancroft, Edie McClurg, Farah White, Debi Derryberry, Kaki Hunter, Wyatt Knight, Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier and Roger Wilson, plus more!

Who will beat last year's champion Ken Parks, Senior VP of MTV Networks?

over $15,000 in cash prizes!

Call now to reserve you spot at the table!

925.455.6144

The Celebrity Poker Tournament Sells Out Fast!

April 20th

Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, Livermore

Presented by Tanner Insurance Brokers, Inc

Feature Program II - 5:30 PM

Mexican Sunrise

Q & A with Director/Producer Rowdy Stovall and cast

Feature Program III - 7 PM

Simple Things

Q & A with Director Andrew Erin and Cast Members:

Cameron Bancroft, Bellamy Young, Joshua Leonard, Mickey Jones, Melissa Fitzgerald and Edie Mc Clurg

Special Test Screening- 9 PM

Don't miss this Films! The film Hollywood is talking about!

Q & A with Director and Cast Members




April 21st

Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, Livermore

Filmmaker breakfast at the Vine Cinema 9AM sponsored by:

Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

Children's & Family Program 10AM

Presented by the Farmers Market Family Nights

Hosted by Debi Derryberry (the voice of Jimmy Neutron)

Bibi, Blocks Car Derby, Blue Suede Wings, Endless Backpack, Journey to Mars, The Little Gorilla, Mirage, Nanji Ninja, Scaling Up

Shorts Program I - 10AM

Livermore Cinema - 2490 First Street, Livermore

A.W.O.L., Black Gulch, Just, Let Go, My Backyard Was A Mountain, Vartan LLP

Documentary Program I - 10AM

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery - 5565 Tesla Road - 10AM

Pilgrimage & Iron City Blues

Q&A with Big Mike Griffin, Free collectible "Iron City Blues" movie posters, Harley Davidson will be on display at event

Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, Livermore

Shorts Program II 12PM

Damaged Goods, My Name is Wallace, The Father, Unblinking, When They Could Fly, Courage Doesn't Ask

Feature & Short Program I 12PM

Livermore Cinema - 2490 First Street, Livermore

Blinders & Cold Ones

Q & A with actor C. Thomas Howell

Documentary Program II - 12PM

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery - 5565 Tesla Road - 10AM

Presented by the Independent

1966 World Tour (The Home Movies) Through the camera of Bob Dylan's drummer Mickey Jones

Q &A with Mickey Jones