Now in its 22nd year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the most highly anticipated annual events in Orange County and a must for any film lover. See unreleased, soon-to-be-released, short films, music videos, documentaries, student film and much more. It's a great chance to see the next big director or film star before they hit it big! Films are screened throughout Newport Beach and Costa Mesa.
The NBFF is committed to sharing a first-class international film program and a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, while focusing on showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe.
The festival will screen over 300 films from around the world, host nightly special events, world premieres, awards contenders, red carpet galas and compelling conversations with filmmakers.
Highlights include the 2021 Festival Honors program celebrating Variety’s “10 Actors to Watch,” international spotlights (UK, Ireland, Mexico, French, Swedish, Italian, German, Japan, Korea, China, Australia, Vietnam), centerpiece screenings and special programs (action sports, art, architecture + design, culinary, environmental ????, music film series).
Films will screen at THE LOT at Fashion Island (Newport Beach), The New Port Theater (Corona del Mar), Edwards Big Newport (Newport Beach), Starlight Triangle Cinemas (Costa Mesa) and Regency South Coast Village (Santa Ana).
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Now in its 22nd year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the most highly anticipated annual events in Orange County and a must for any film lover. See unreleased, soon-to-be-released, short films, music videos, documentaries, student film and much more. It's a great chance to see the next big director or film star before they hit it big! Films are screened throughout Newport Beach and Costa Mesa.
The NBFF is committed to sharing a first-class international film program and a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, while focusing on showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe.
The festival will screen over 300 films from around the world, host nightly special events, world premieres, awards contenders, red carpet galas and compelling conversations with filmmakers.
Highlights include the 2021 Festival Honors program celebrating Variety’s “10 Actors to Watch,” international spotlights (UK, Ireland, Mexico, French, Swedish, Italian, German, Japan, Korea, China, Australia, Vietnam), centerpiece screenings and special programs (action sports, art, architecture + design, culinary, environmental ????, music film series).
Films will screen at THE LOT at Fashion Island (Newport Beach), The New Port Theater (Corona del Mar), Edwards Big Newport (Newport Beach), Starlight Triangle Cinemas (Costa Mesa) and Regency South Coast Village (Santa Ana).