Newport Beach Film Festival

Newport Beach Film Festival

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Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival seeks to bring to Southern California the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the NBFF showcases a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe. 
 

Named one of the "Top Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" by Movie Maker Magazine for five years running. During its eight day run, the Festival will feature nightly special events including red carpet premieres, gala celebrations, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars, musical performances, fashion shows and retrospectives. The Festival will offer filmmakers numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, film industry professionals, distributors, non-profit organizations and members of the media. 

Recognized as one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival brings an international curated collection of films and vibrant cultural gatherings to the beautiful Southern California coast.

 

Committed to championing the work of original storytellers from around the globe, the Festival celebrates contemporary screen culture, cinematic excellence and engages the community in compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists.

 

The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by UCI Health, Morgan Stanley, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Fashion Island, Aston Martin and the City of Newport Beach.

 

 

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27th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL (NBFF) ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL LINE-UP • Sep 17, 2026 at 09:30 AM
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   Centerpiece Screenings include “A Talent for Murder,” “Ink,” “Josephine,” “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” “Paper Tiger,” and “Wild Horse Nine” The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival...

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NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS OCTOBER 15-22, 2026
Jul 10, 2026 at 04:10 PM

NBFF to Host Festival Honors and Variety's ‘10 Actors to Watch' on October 18   WHAT:             Recognized as one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport...

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Newport Beach Film Festival announced additional programming and honorees for their 25th edition : October 17-24
Oct 17, 2024 at 05:02 PM

Bobby Cannavale, Dave Holstein, Meg LeFauve, Margaret Qualley and Kiernan Shipka to Receive Additional NBFF Honors “The Last Showgirl” Added to Line-up; Cinematographer Panelists Announced Newport...

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Awards and unforgettable moments and stars at the Newport Beach Film Fest
Oct 27, 2023 at 07:54 PM

The Newport Beach Film Festival is proud to recognize these filmmakers and films for their outstanding achievements. 24th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 AWARDS...

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2022 Newport Beach Film Festival’s Centerpiece with featured guests Eddie Redmayne, Colson Baker, Ryan Phillippe, Kathy Ireland
Oct 16, 2022 at 06:30 PM

Yesterday, the 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) continued with its Saturday Centerpiece of events. The day began with NBFF’s Icon Award honoree Eddie Redmayne, who sat down with Hollywood...

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American rapper 'Machine Gun Kelly' and Taurus at Newport Beach Film Festival
Oct 16, 2022 at 05:48 PM

  Colson Baker, aka Machine Gun Kelly, got onscreen to present his own struggles through the cautionary tale of a fictional character with echoes of himself. “It was very uncomfortable because it...

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The 22 Annual Newport Beach Film Festival returns live,October 21-28th
Oct 08, 2021 at 03:37 PM

Check out more than 300 films from over 50 countries.  Enjoy nightly special events, world premieres, Q&A's with filmmakers along with outdoor parties and receptions. Check out For the complete...