Arts & Entertainment

"Tipsy," the Little Trailer that Could

"Tipsy," Michael Wilde's wine chugging trailer for the 2011 Sonoma International Film Festival has been nominated for a Golden Trailer Award.

On the last day of the 2011 Sonoma International Film Festival one could hear groans during the umpteenth showings of "Tipsy," the festival's new trailer, which played at the beginning of each and every film screening. 

Regardless of overplay, none could dispute: the trailer, starring a cheerful swift-footed French wine bottle who, as the festival puts it, "loves his wine as much as he loves film," was location appropriate. (Though, really - French wine?) 

"I don't know how anyone could become agitated by a little, animated wine bottle that dances and sings," said Michael Wilde, who created the short along with a team from the _Independent Creative Alliance_. "But hey, it happened."

Find out what's happening in Sonoma Valleywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Still, Wilde must be calmed by the news that his Tipsy character was nominated for 'Best Film Festival Trailer' and ‘Best Film Festival Poster’ for the 12th Annual _Golden Trailer Awards_.

"Movie trailers play an increasingly important role in entertaining us and helping us determine where to spend our leisure time," reads the groups mission statement. "The best trailers are works of art in their own right, expertly blending elements of cinema and advertising.” 

Find out what's happening in Sonoma Valleywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Each year, awards in 16 categories, judged by industry professionals, are presented during a 90-minute gala award show.

Relive the trailer magic for yourself, at right.

Regardless of the future accolades and awards for our dear friend Tipsy, remember, we knew him when.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here