The 24th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Returns October 12-19
By: Kym Whitney, Photos Courtesy: Newport Beach Film Festival
Attracting over 50,000 attendees to Orange County, CA, the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is the largest international cinema event in coastal Southern California and is recognized as one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. Additionally, NBFF is considered the country's largest action sports film event, with Festival history deeply rooted in the surrounding skateboarding and surfing communities.
Committed to championing the work of original storytellers from around the globe, the Festival celebrates contemporary screen culture, cinematic excellence, engaging the community in compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Festival spotlights over 300 films, presenting nightly parties and events featuring more than 60 culinary partners with their finest tastings.
WHEN & WHERE
NBFF will take place October 12 - 19 at venues throughout Newport Beach, CA.
The Festival's Opening Night and renowned Opening Night Gala will occur at the Regal Edwards Big Newport and Fashion Island on October 12. Guests will enjoy sgnature tastings from more than two dozen of the area's top restaurants.
The NBFF Honors and Variety's "10 Actors to Watch" will take place on Sunday, October 15, from approximately 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Please note, attendance at the NBFF Honors event is by invite-only).
Past NBFF Honorees and previous guests include Adam Sandler, Keke Palmer, Eddie Redmayne, Rita Moreno, Ron Howard, Aubrey Plaza, Will Ferrell, Regina Hall, Aaron Sorkin, Rosanna Arquette, Ray Liotta, Jeffrey Wright, and many others.
The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by UCI Health, Los Angeles Times, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Fashion Island, and the City of Newport Beach. For Festival passes and tickets, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com.
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