“Nurse Unseen” and “The Glassworker” are both set to screen at the inaugural Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival in the Northern California wine country city.

The festival celebrates Asian and Asian American excellence in storytelling and highlights the creativity and innovation at the forefront of contemporary American cinema.

This partnership was inspired, in part, by Iw Group, a creative multicultural agency aligned with Interpublic Group and its founder, Bill Imada, in conversation with Napa Valley College, filmmakers, producers and community leaders.

“Napa Valley is a place where cultures thrive,” said Imada. “The region attracts people of all interests, from artists to agronomists and from entrepreneurs to high-tech innovators. And like many diverse communities that have thrived in Napa for years, Asian Americans are also making a positive impact here. One way to showcase the richness of Asian American stories is through films, and Napa Valley College’s Performing Arts...