Napa Valley StreamFest: ‘Shrinking’ Star Jason Segel Set for TV Performance of the Year Award, Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast Recording
Jason Segel, the acclaimed actor, writer and producer, will be honored with the inaugural Napa Valley StreamFest’s TV Performance of the Year Award in recognition of his performance opposite Harrison Ford on Apple TV+’s hit dramedy Shrinking. Segel is now in Emmy contention for the show’s second season; for its first, he received a best actor in a comedy series Emmy nomination.
The celebration will begin at 3:30 pm on Saturday, April 26, at the Uptown Theatre in Downtown Napa, when Segel sits down with yours truly for a career-retrospective interview that will also be recorded for subsequent airing on THR’s Awards Chatter podcast. Immediately afterwards, the fest will present Segel with his honor.
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??”Jason Segel has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft deeply human and comedic performances, and his work in Shrinking is no exception,” said Juliana Folk, co-founder of Napa Valley StreamFest. “His ability to balance humor and emotional depth has resonated with audiences and critics alike, making him the perfect recipient of this year’s TV Performance of the Year Award.”
Added Fearon DeWeese, co-founder of Napa Valley StreamFest, “Jason Segel has been captivating audiences for years — whether through his heartfelt performance in Shrinking, his iconic role in How I Met Your Mother or unforgettable films like I Love You, Man and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. He has a rare gift for blending humor with genuine emotion, making us laugh, cry and connect with his characters in a way few actors can. We couldn’t be more thrilled to honor him in our inaugural year and celebrate his remarkable contributions to storytelling.”
Napa Valley StreamFest is dedicated to celebrating outstanding storytelling across film, television, podcasts and digital media. Set against the stunning backdrop of Northern California’s wine country, the festival offers a blend of screenings, live conversations, industry panels and immersive experiences, fostering meaningful connections between creators and audiences.
The 2025 edition of the fest will also feature the attendance of writer-director Jay Duplass and writer/actor Michael Strassner, on hand for the west coast premiere of The Baltimorons; Meredith Hagner, a star of the new series Bad Monkey; NBA All-Star turned entrepreneur Baron Davis; photographer/filmmaker Sam Jones; and numerous others.
For more details on fest honorees and events, and to purchase tickets, visit www.napavalleystreamfest.com. Additional talent and film announcements will be made via Instagram @napavalleystreamfest.
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