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May 26, 2021,
Sonoma County, just mildly north of San Francisco, is home to a film that featured one of the most beautiful women in the world, located in one of the most beautiful and scenic towns on earth.
A successful fashion model who appeared on the front covers of Life and Glamour magazines, among others, Ms. Hedren became an actress after she was discovered by director Alfred Hitchcock while appearing on a television commercial in 1961. She achieved worldwide recognition for her work in two of his films: the suspense-thriller The Birds (1963), for which she won a Golden Globe, and the psychological drama Marnie (1964).
We absolutely loved Tippi in both iconic films.
While the elegant Tippi captivated and sent chills down our spines in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic The Birds, Bodega Bay never looked more serene and enticing.
We’ve been there, more than once and it is much better than advertised up close.
Standing there and looking over the Pacific Ocean can give pause to make one feel grateful to be alive while vacationing or living in Northern California.
Sonoma County is north of Marin County and the south of Mendocino County. It is west of Napa County and Lake County.
In California’s Wine Country region, which also includes Napa, Mendocino, and Lake counties, Sonoma County is the largest producer.
It has thirteen approved American Viticultural Areas and more than 350 wineries.
Demonstrating their gratefulness, the voters have twice approved open space initiatives that have provided funding for public acquisition of natural areas, preserving forested areas, coastal habitat, and other open space.
What we loved about our stays in the region was the ability to truly escape the day to day grind and take pause to reflect, near a winery or by the quiet waters, where we were at in life, what is working, what is not and most important where we want to go.
Sometimes it encouraged us to hit the reset button.
“A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.”…James E. Faust
The leadership at sonomacounty.com enlighten, “Life opens up in Sonoma County, just 30 miles north of San Francisco. Acclaimed food and wine, relaxing spas and stunning beauty create a wine country experience like no other. Taste a diverse terroir at more than 425 wineries, hike among towering redwoods, marvel at the stunning Pacific Coast and get to know inviting small towns. Or, just sit back and take it all in. Life opens up in Sonoma County.”
How true that is.
There is more to feel grateful about with a focus to Sonoma County and we have the insights of an incredible filmmaker who is leading the way in that regard.
Please read on.
Short film by Elliot deBruyn focuses on Sonoma County and Gratitude
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May 07, 2021, 08:31 ET
HEALDSBURG, Calif., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Elliot deBruyn, Brooklyn-based cinematographer and documentary filmmaker lends his talents to Sonoma County winery, Gracianna, as he debuts his latest work as a short film, “Grateful.” The upcoming film focuses on Gracianna Winery’s brand promise—”wines for those with something to be grateful for”—featuring the very best of Sonoma County’s environment and majesty.
Gracianna’s promotional film will premiere online on May 7th, 2021 kicking off the winery’s season as they once again open their tasting room to wine lovers.
The Amador Family believes in the message of gratitude so much that they have submitted the short into various film festivals including the Cannes Short Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, Napa Valley Film Festival and the Austin Film Festival.
deBruyn also shoots internationally having lived in China making documentaries, commercials, and branded content for global brands like AirBnB, Volvo, CNN, Apple, Google, the New York Times and many others. deBruyn said, “I loved the Gracianna project in Sonoma County. I have a deep connection to Westside Road (the Russian River Valley) and feel a calling to be there. Gracianna’s message of gratitude is an important one that resonates with me and my family.”
“Visitors emerging from the confines of the pandemic are excited to reconnect with loved ones, and are seeking out travel experiences that support this,” said Todd O’Leary, VP of Marketing and Communications with Sonoma County Tourism. “The story in Gracianna’s film, of a mother and daughter connecting through a series of lovely experiences is a wonderfully emotive example of how Life Opens Up in Sonoma County.”
View the film “Grateful” by visiting https://www.gracianna.com/grateful-film/
About Gracianna Winery:
Gracianna wines are for those with something to be grateful for.
Gracianna symbolizes everyday gratitudes and graciousness in entertaining because of their belief that successfully hosting a special meal with friends and family is an everlasting circle that fills all our lives.
The Amador Family of Sonoma County are the owners of the resilient award winning Gracianna Winery, a “fruit-first” craftsman’s winery. Home of the most-lauded Pinot Noir in America. The family is committed to the care and devotion that goes into crafting and detailing each bottle of wine. Their approach combines science and craftsmanship mixed with gratitude for the brilliant hand-picked fruit they choose to make the wine.
Gracianna creates wine jewels that reflect your grace, graciousness and gratitudes.
Gracianna Winery
6914 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 | 707-486-3771
About the Director:
Elliot deBruyn is a documentary and advertising Director and Director of Photography based in New York City. From 2012-2019, deBruyn has lived and worked in China for various global clients including The New York Times, Nike, Airbnb, the International Red Cross and more. He is drawn to human interest documentary features, breaking news, travel advertising and non-profit film production, but has also worked on TVCs, corporate documentaries, short narrative films and music videos. deBruyn is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English and travels globally for projects.
For More Information:
Lindsay Musco, Gracianna Winery, Marketing Manager
(707) 280-8160
309132@email4pr.com
SOURCE Gracianna Winery
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