Co-founder and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival Gregg Schwenk muses that there are several reasons the fest, which will run Oct. 12-19 this year, has grown in popularity over the last 24 years. There are, of course, the movies: over 300 films this year, including about 100 features and over 200 shorts from countries all over the world. Some of the buzzy titles include Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” and Todd Haynes’ “May December,” both looking to impact on the upcoming awards season. In addition, honors will be presented to several artists throughout the festival, including Artist of Distinction Patricia Clarkson, Legend Award recipient William Shatner and Icon Award honoree Eugenio Derbez.
And then there’s the location. “It’s hard to beat Newport Beach,” says Schwenk of the city south of Los Angeles, which includes gorgeous beaches and boat-filled harbors. “Our nature and beauty are world-renowned. And being only about an...
And then there’s the location. “It’s hard to beat Newport Beach,” says Schwenk of the city south of Los Angeles, which includes gorgeous beaches and boat-filled harbors. “Our nature and beauty are world-renowned. And being only about an...
- 10/12/2023
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Ronson, the British music producer and songwriter who has an Oscar, seven Grammys and countless hit tunes to his name will be this year’s recipient of the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Outstanding Achievement in Music Award. He most recently executive produced the soundtrack, co-wrote the score and co-wrote numerous tracks (including “I’m Just Ken”) for Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie.
The award will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 14, immediately following a noon recording with Ronson of a live episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, hosted by yours truly, on the festival’s main stage at Fashion Island in the Bloomingdale’s courtyard. Attendance is free of charge.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is extremely proud to recognize and honor Mark Ronson,” Gregg Schwenk, the festival’s co-founder and CEO, tells THR. “Mark’s impact on music is legendary. His collaborations with artists...
The award will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 14, immediately following a noon recording with Ronson of a live episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, hosted by yours truly, on the festival’s main stage at Fashion Island in the Bloomingdale’s courtyard. Attendance is free of charge.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is extremely proud to recognize and honor Mark Ronson,” Gregg Schwenk, the festival’s co-founder and CEO, tells THR. “Mark’s impact on music is legendary. His collaborations with artists...
- 9/29/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ron Howard and Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch Among Honorees in Newport Beach Film Festival TV Special
PBS SoCal and Kcet are partnering with the Newport Beach Film Festival for a broadcast premiere of the “Newport Beach Film Festival Honors,” scheduled to air Sunday. The 30-minute special will be hosted by Jenelle Riley, Variety’s deputy awards and features editor, and includes interviews with honorees from the event such as Eddie Redmayne, Jonathan Majors, Patton Oswalt, Keke Palmer, Aubrey Plaza, Colson Baker and Paul Feig, along with several of Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch.
“Newport is very proud to play an expanded role in the awards and FYC season,” Gregg Schwenk, co-founder and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival, told Variety. “Our amazing film programming along with unique opportunities to engage with the industry create a powerful opportunity to boost a film or specific talent.”
Howard, the Oscar-winning director behind films like “Apollo 13,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Thirteen Lives,” was previously awarded with...
“Newport is very proud to play an expanded role in the awards and FYC season,” Gregg Schwenk, co-founder and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival, told Variety. “Our amazing film programming along with unique opportunities to engage with the industry create a powerful opportunity to boost a film or specific talent.”
Howard, the Oscar-winning director behind films like “Apollo 13,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story” and “Thirteen Lives,” was previously awarded with...
- 1/6/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
Paul Feig, director of such mega-hits as Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat, Ghostbusters and A Simple Favor, has branched out into the fairytale genre with The School for Good and Evil, which hit Netflix this week.
On Wednesday evening, Feig attended the Newport Beach Film Festival, where he was honored with a Career Achievement Award.
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Prior to a special screening at the New Port Theater, Feig took to the stage to talk with Deadline about the new film, which stars Kerry Washington,...
On Wednesday evening, Feig attended the Newport Beach Film Festival, where he was honored with a Career Achievement Award.
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Prior to a special screening at the New Port Theater, Feig took to the stage to talk with Deadline about the new film, which stars Kerry Washington,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Ticket to Paradise, The White Lotus, The School for Good and Evil and The Good Nurse.
Ticket to Paradise premiere
Julia Roberts and George Clooney premiered their new rom-com on Monday in Westwood, alongside costars Kaitlyn Dever, Maxime Bouttier and Lucas Bravo.
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman Donna Langley, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Ol Parker and Tim Bevan Amal and George Clooney Maxime Bouttier and Kaitlyn Dever
The School for Good and Evil premiere
Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington and Michelle Yeoh walked the carpet on Tuesday for the premiere of their new Netflix fantasy flick, joined by the film’s young stars Sofia Wylie and Sophia Anne Caruso, and costars Laurence Fishburne and Patti LuPone. Director Paul Feig said that he “loved the...
Ticket to Paradise premiere
Julia Roberts and George Clooney premiered their new rom-com on Monday in Westwood, alongside costars Kaitlyn Dever, Maxime Bouttier and Lucas Bravo.
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman Donna Langley, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Ol Parker and Tim Bevan Amal and George Clooney Maxime Bouttier and Kaitlyn Dever
The School for Good and Evil premiere
Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington and Michelle Yeoh walked the carpet on Tuesday for the premiere of their new Netflix fantasy flick, joined by the film’s young stars Sofia Wylie and Sophia Anne Caruso, and costars Laurence Fishburne and Patti LuPone. Director Paul Feig said that he “loved the...
- 10/21/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Newport Beach Film Festival is attracting more interest from Hollywood as it opens its 23rd edition Oct. 13. The festival, which runs through Oct. 20 will feature a battalion of acclaimed films and attract talent for its numerous awards.
This year’s opening night screening is the Daniel Radcliffe-led biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” while the closing night selection is “Glass Onion,” which is Rian Johnson’s hotly anticipated follow-up to “Knives Out,” a big critical and box office success in 2019.
“We’re seeing all of the major studios and distribution companies seeking to work with us, as they understand the many benefits and opportunities of screening at festivals that are growing, and bringing in an enthusiastic crowd to their films,” says CEO and co-founder Gregg Schwenk.
Other standout titles that are confirmed for the festival include: “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “The Lost King,” “The Good Nurse,...
This year’s opening night screening is the Daniel Radcliffe-led biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” while the closing night selection is “Glass Onion,” which is Rian Johnson’s hotly anticipated follow-up to “Knives Out,” a big critical and box office success in 2019.
“We’re seeing all of the major studios and distribution companies seeking to work with us, as they understand the many benefits and opportunities of screening at festivals that are growing, and bringing in an enthusiastic crowd to their films,” says CEO and co-founder Gregg Schwenk.
Other standout titles that are confirmed for the festival include: “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “The Lost King,” “The Good Nurse,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Nick Clement
- Variety Film + TV
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Adam Sandler, the beloved veteran actor who is best known for his work in big screen comedies, is set to be celebrated for a dramatic film next month.
The Newport Beach Film Festival will present Sandler with its inaugural Performance of the Year Award in recognition of his work in Jeremiah Zagar’s Hustle, the fest’s organizers announced Thursday. The 56-year-old will be feted at a noontime luncheon at the Resort at Pelican Hill on Saturday, Oct. 15, following an hourlong recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, which features career-retrospective conversations with Hollywood’s biggest names.
Sandler’s career took off with a five-year stint on Saturday Night Live, from 1990 to 1995, followed by a long string of comedic blockbuster films including Tamra Davis’s Billy Madison (1995), Dennis Dugan’s Happy Gilmore (1996), Frank Coraci’s The Waterboy (1998) and The Wedding Singer...
Adam Sandler, the beloved veteran actor who is best known for his work in big screen comedies, is set to be celebrated for a dramatic film next month.
The Newport Beach Film Festival will present Sandler with its inaugural Performance of the Year Award in recognition of his work in Jeremiah Zagar’s Hustle, the fest’s organizers announced Thursday. The 56-year-old will be feted at a noontime luncheon at the Resort at Pelican Hill on Saturday, Oct. 15, following an hourlong recording of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, which features career-retrospective conversations with Hollywood’s biggest names.
Sandler’s career took off with a five-year stint on Saturday Night Live, from 1990 to 1995, followed by a long string of comedic blockbuster films including Tamra Davis’s Billy Madison (1995), Dennis Dugan’s Happy Gilmore (1996), Frank Coraci’s The Waterboy (1998) and The Wedding Singer...
- 9/22/2022
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Variety has selected its 10 Actors to Watch for 2022, an honor that dates back to 1998.
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees including Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Brie Larson and Lupita Nyong’o.
This year’s honorees will be feted in the Oct. 12 issue of Variety and at the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, a brunch reception held on Oct. 16 that also celebrates some of the best and brightest in the entertainment world. The event will be held in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival.
“With a significant amount of guild and Academy voters attending, the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors event has become a must-stop for the awards campaign season,” says Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival. “The annual celebration hosts industry legends side-by-side with rising stars from Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch.”
Adds Steven Gaydos, senior...
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees including Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Brie Larson and Lupita Nyong’o.
This year’s honorees will be feted in the Oct. 12 issue of Variety and at the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, a brunch reception held on Oct. 16 that also celebrates some of the best and brightest in the entertainment world. The event will be held in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival.
“With a significant amount of guild and Academy voters attending, the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors event has become a must-stop for the awards campaign season,” says Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival. “The annual celebration hosts industry legends side-by-side with rising stars from Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch.”
Adds Steven Gaydos, senior...
- 9/8/2022
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
The Newport Beach Film Festival is back and bigger than ever. Following 2020’s scaled-down, mostly virtual festival, this year returns to in-person screenings and events. Running Oct. 21-28, it will screen more than 300 films from 50 countries, hosting outdoor events, special honors and more.
“We’re so excited to be back with a full, live festival, operating safely of course,” says Todd Quartararo, the Nbff’s vice president of marketing and co-founder. “We are thrilled to give people the total festival experience.”
The festival will kick off with the world premiere of “Never Catch Pigeons: And Eleven More Hard Lessons From Mr. Paul Van Doren,” a documentary about the founder of the Vans shoe company that brings together the festival’s action sports and business constituencies. Along with the screening, an outdoor reception will feature skate ramps, demonstrations by Vans’ professional skate team, food and hosted bars.
“It’s a little unique for us,...
“We’re so excited to be back with a full, live festival, operating safely of course,” says Todd Quartararo, the Nbff’s vice president of marketing and co-founder. “We are thrilled to give people the total festival experience.”
The festival will kick off with the world premiere of “Never Catch Pigeons: And Eleven More Hard Lessons From Mr. Paul Van Doren,” a documentary about the founder of the Vans shoe company that brings together the festival’s action sports and business constituencies. Along with the screening, an outdoor reception will feature skate ramps, demonstrations by Vans’ professional skate team, food and hosted bars.
“It’s a little unique for us,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Paul Plunkett
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has announced its 10 Actors to Watch for 2021, an honor the publication has bestowed since 1998.
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees including Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Brie Larson and Lupita Nyong’o.
This year’s honorees will be feted in Oct. 22 issue of Variety as well as at a reception on Oct. 24 outdoor at the Balboa Bay Resort in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival. In addition to the 10 Actors to Watch, the Newport Beach Film Festival will bestow industry honors.
Says Gregg Schwenk, executive director and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival, “We are thrilled to host Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch as part of the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Honors program. Our seaside location, along with our laid-back luxury lifestyle, is the perfect backdrop to highlight some of the incredible performances of both up & coming...
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees including Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Brie Larson and Lupita Nyong’o.
This year’s honorees will be feted in Oct. 22 issue of Variety as well as at a reception on Oct. 24 outdoor at the Balboa Bay Resort in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival. In addition to the 10 Actors to Watch, the Newport Beach Film Festival will bestow industry honors.
Says Gregg Schwenk, executive director and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival, “We are thrilled to host Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch as part of the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Honors program. Our seaside location, along with our laid-back luxury lifestyle, is the perfect backdrop to highlight some of the incredible performances of both up & coming...
- 9/1/2021
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Festival honourees, feature line-up, Q&a’s to be announced later this year.
The 22nd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) will return as a live event in California from October 21-28, 2021.
The festival will open with a red carpet premiere screening followed by an outdoor celebration. Throughout the eight-days there will be world premieres, after parties, filmmaker Q&As and other special events.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is extremely proud and excited to bring movie going back to Southern California,” said Nbff CEO and co-founder Gregg Schwenk. “We look forward to screening incredible films and hosting amazing events this Fall.
The 22nd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) will return as a live event in California from October 21-28, 2021.
The festival will open with a red carpet premiere screening followed by an outdoor celebration. Throughout the eight-days there will be world premieres, after parties, filmmaker Q&As and other special events.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is extremely proud and excited to bring movie going back to Southern California,” said Nbff CEO and co-founder Gregg Schwenk. “We look forward to screening incredible films and hosting amazing events this Fall.
- 6/8/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Delayed due to Covid-19 concerns, the Newport Beach Film Festival is still intent on bringing attention to innovation in the film industry. The virtual event, scheduled to take place Oct. 1-11, follows a drive-in opening night film screening that took place Aug. 13. “A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story” unspooled in a parking lot in Fashion Island mall between Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.
While organizers are still ironing out some details, here is what else is in store for the festival.
Recreating the Experience Virtually
Among the conversations and panels online is Cinematography From Set to Screen, presented by Panavision. The conversation will include Dp Don Burgess, known for his work on the likes of “Forrest Gump” and “Cast Away,” and Corinne Bogdanowicz, a senior colorist at Light Iron. Both Burgess and Bogdanowicz have worked on “Allied,” “Wonder” and “The Christmas Chronicles” and will discuss the process of recording...
While organizers are still ironing out some details, here is what else is in store for the festival.
Recreating the Experience Virtually
Among the conversations and panels online is Cinematography From Set to Screen, presented by Panavision. The conversation will include Dp Don Burgess, known for his work on the likes of “Forrest Gump” and “Cast Away,” and Corinne Bogdanowicz, a senior colorist at Light Iron. Both Burgess and Bogdanowicz have worked on “Allied,” “Wonder” and “The Christmas Chronicles” and will discuss the process of recording...
- 10/1/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Ask any handful of cinephiles and television heads about their favorite performance from Eugene Levy’s almost five-decade-long career, and you likely won’t receive the same answer twice.
From his days in the 1970s with the Second City improv troupe in Toronto that turned into “Sctv” in the 1970s, to partnering with Christopher Guest for a series of mockumentaries, including “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show” and a “Mighty Wind” in the 1990s and early aughts; to turning a protagonist’s parental figure into an icon with “American Pie”; voicing a fish in “Finding Dory”; and starring as his real-life son Dan Levy’s on-screen dad in “Schitt’s Creek,” Levy is the kind of actor who captivates with every comment and creates comedy with even the simplest of looks.
“He’s a good man and I respect him. Every day is fun and funny and peaceful and enjoyable,” says Catherine O’Hara,...
From his days in the 1970s with the Second City improv troupe in Toronto that turned into “Sctv” in the 1970s, to partnering with Christopher Guest for a series of mockumentaries, including “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show” and a “Mighty Wind” in the 1990s and early aughts; to turning a protagonist’s parental figure into an icon with “American Pie”; voicing a fish in “Finding Dory”; and starring as his real-life son Dan Levy’s on-screen dad in “Schitt’s Creek,” Levy is the kind of actor who captivates with every comment and creates comedy with even the simplest of looks.
“He’s a good man and I respect him. Every day is fun and funny and peaceful and enjoyable,” says Catherine O’Hara,...
- 8/6/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The 21st Annual Newport Beach Film Festival has been postponed amid concerns about Covid-19, Variety has learned exclusively.
Eugene Levy was set to receive the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the festival on April 24. The festival, in partnership with Variety, was also prepping its first-ever TV Showcase during this year’s event. Originally scheduled for April 23-30, this year’s festival is now set for Aug. 6-13, 2020. Additionally, the festival’s sister organization, The Orange County Film Society, will be suspending all screenings for the next 60 days.
“We are especially proud of the dedication, creativity and support of festival staff, filmmakers and partners during this extremely challenging time. We look forward to hosting an amazing event in August,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-Founder, Newport Beach Film Festival.
The Newport Beach Film Festival is a week-long event that takes place in Orange County and showcases more than 350 films and television shows from 50 countries.
Eugene Levy was set to receive the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the festival on April 24. The festival, in partnership with Variety, was also prepping its first-ever TV Showcase during this year’s event. Originally scheduled for April 23-30, this year’s festival is now set for Aug. 6-13, 2020. Additionally, the festival’s sister organization, The Orange County Film Society, will be suspending all screenings for the next 60 days.
“We are especially proud of the dedication, creativity and support of festival staff, filmmakers and partners during this extremely challenging time. We look forward to hosting an amazing event in August,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-Founder, Newport Beach Film Festival.
The Newport Beach Film Festival is a week-long event that takes place in Orange County and showcases more than 350 films and television shows from 50 countries.
- 3/16/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Eugene Levy is set to receive the first-ever Newport Beach Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural TV Awards Showcase, in partnership with Variety, during the 21st annual festival this April.
The “Schitt’s Creek” star, co-creator and executive producer will be on-hand to receive this honor on the opening night of the TV Awards Showcase on April 24.
“For the past century, television has been a key component in the entertainment industry and continually persisted to accomplish groundbreaking achievements,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-founder, Newport Beach Film Festival. “We strive to acknowledge all forms of storytelling and with the evolution of television it is a natural progression to include it into the film festival’s high quality lineup.”
Levy is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer. In addition to his Emmy-nominated work on “Schitt’s Creek,” Levy has played countless iconic roles across his storied career in film and television.
The “Schitt’s Creek” star, co-creator and executive producer will be on-hand to receive this honor on the opening night of the TV Awards Showcase on April 24.
“For the past century, television has been a key component in the entertainment industry and continually persisted to accomplish groundbreaking achievements,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and co-founder, Newport Beach Film Festival. “We strive to acknowledge all forms of storytelling and with the evolution of television it is a natural progression to include it into the film festival’s high quality lineup.”
Levy is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer. In addition to his Emmy-nominated work on “Schitt’s Creek,” Levy has played countless iconic roles across his storied career in film and television.
- 3/4/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has announced its 10 Actors to Watch for 2019, an honor the publication has bestowed since 1998.
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees, such as Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o and Melissa Leo.
This year’s honorees will be feted in the Oct. 27 issue of Variety as well as at a reception Nov. 3 at the Resort at Pelican Hill in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival. In addition to the 10 Actors to Watch, the Newport Beach Film Festival will also bestow industry honors.
Said Steven Gaydos, Variety vice president, executive editor: “One of the most thrilling aspects of the traditional fall film awards season is the opportunity to showcase our discovery of new acting talents. Since Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch began nearly a quarter-century ago, we’ve prided ourselves on our ability to take stock...
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees, such as Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o and Melissa Leo.
This year’s honorees will be feted in the Oct. 27 issue of Variety as well as at a reception Nov. 3 at the Resort at Pelican Hill in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival. In addition to the 10 Actors to Watch, the Newport Beach Film Festival will also bestow industry honors.
Said Steven Gaydos, Variety vice president, executive editor: “One of the most thrilling aspects of the traditional fall film awards season is the opportunity to showcase our discovery of new acting talents. Since Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch began nearly a quarter-century ago, we’ve prided ourselves on our ability to take stock...
- 8/22/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Nobody can quite explain why, but there’s long been a significant thread connecting the Newport Beach Film Festival to British film culture. The Southern California festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this spring, always features a popular showcase of U.K. films. And now, for the fifth year running, the Southern California fest’s U.K. Honors is heading to England to celebrate the best of British entertainment.
The star-studded event takes place Feb. 7 at The Langham Hotel in London, three days before the BAFTA film awards.
“For whatever reason, there’s always been kind of a cultural affinity between the audience that comes to the Newport Beach Film Festival and the U.K. marketplace,” says Gary Sherwin, president and CEO of Visit Newport Beach. “We’ve always had some great actresses and actors that come from the U.K. to attend the festival.”
Sherwin mentions recent visitors including current Oscar nominee Olivia Colman,...
The star-studded event takes place Feb. 7 at The Langham Hotel in London, three days before the BAFTA film awards.
“For whatever reason, there’s always been kind of a cultural affinity between the audience that comes to the Newport Beach Film Festival and the U.K. marketplace,” says Gary Sherwin, president and CEO of Visit Newport Beach. “We’ve always had some great actresses and actors that come from the U.K. to attend the festival.”
Sherwin mentions recent visitors including current Oscar nominee Olivia Colman,...
- 7/1/2019
- by Akiva Gottlieb
- Variety Film + TV
Now celebrating a landmark 20th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival, which runs April 25-May 2, has become a major fixture on the crowded festival circuit and is increasingly recognized internationally as one of the leading lifestyle film fests in the U.S. This year it will spotlight more than 350 films from some 55 countries, bringing to Orange County the highlights of classic and contemporary filmmaking and showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the world.
“The theme this year is the Power of Ideas,” says Nbff CEO and executive director Gregg Schwenk, who has helped spearhead the festival’s impressive growth and broadened its horizons over the years. “We’ve always focused on diverse, strong filmmaking, and we’re most proud of how we’ve been embraced, not just by our audience, but by the filmmaking community. This year we have an exceptionally strong lineup of features,...
“The theme this year is the Power of Ideas,” says Nbff CEO and executive director Gregg Schwenk, who has helped spearhead the festival’s impressive growth and broadened its horizons over the years. “We’ve always focused on diverse, strong filmmaking, and we’re most proud of how we’ve been embraced, not just by our audience, but by the filmmaking community. This year we have an exceptionally strong lineup of features,...
- 4/24/2019
- by Iain Blair
- Variety Film + TV
Variety is pleased to announce its annual list of 10 Actors to Watch, an honor the publication has bestowed since 1998.
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees, such as Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Melissa Leo.
This year’s honorees will be feted in the Nov. 6 issue of Variety, as well as at a reception Nov. 11 at the Resort at Pelican Hill in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival. In addition to the 10 Actors to Watch, the Newport Beach Film Festival will also bestow industry honors.
“Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival have been proud to partner with Variety over the past five years to host their 10 Cinematographers and 10 Brits to Watch. Adding a third celebration further solidifies our strong partnership and shared support of and love for great films and the...
Past honorees include many future Oscar winners and nominees, such as Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Melissa Leo.
This year’s honorees will be feted in the Nov. 6 issue of Variety, as well as at a reception Nov. 11 at the Resort at Pelican Hill in conjunction with Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival. In addition to the 10 Actors to Watch, the Newport Beach Film Festival will also bestow industry honors.
“Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival have been proud to partner with Variety over the past five years to host their 10 Cinematographers and 10 Brits to Watch. Adding a third celebration further solidifies our strong partnership and shared support of and love for great films and the...
- 8/21/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Now celebrating its 19th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival has become a major fixture on the crowded festival circuit and is increasingly recognized internationally as one of the leading lifestyle film fests in the U.S. This year, Nbff will spotlight more than 350 films from some 50 countries, bringing to Orange County, just south of Los Angeles, the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking and showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe.
The theme this year is See Who Made the Cut.
“We had close to 3,500 submissions, and each official submission is viewed five times,” says Nbff CEO and executive director Gregg Schwenk. “We really respect the filmmakers and their work, and some great films were edged out by even greater ones.”
Schwenk has helped spearhead the festival’s growth and broadened its horizons, and notes that this year, “in conjunction with sponsor Pacific Sales,...
The theme this year is See Who Made the Cut.
“We had close to 3,500 submissions, and each official submission is viewed five times,” says Nbff CEO and executive director Gregg Schwenk. “We really respect the filmmakers and their work, and some great films were edged out by even greater ones.”
Schwenk has helped spearhead the festival’s growth and broadened its horizons, and notes that this year, “in conjunction with sponsor Pacific Sales,...
- 4/26/2018
- by Iain Blair
- Variety Film + TV
Irish Showcase celebrating Celtic culture set for April 23.
The 18th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) will present the largest celebration of Irish Cinema on the West Coast during its eight-day run from April 20-27.
Highlights include an Irish Showcase event, numerous premieres, 12 narrative and documentary features, two shorts programmes, and the participation of Irish filmmakers and actors.
The Irish Showcase event will take place on April 23 and celebrate Celtic cinema and culture. Three films will premier during the event, including the Southern California premiere of A Date For Mad Mary and The Secret Scripture, and the North American premiere of Tomato Red, followed by a reception.
A Date For Mad Mary from Darren Thornton won Best Irish Feature Film and the Bingham Ray New Talent Award at the 2016 Galway Film Fleadh.
The film stars Seána Kerslake as Mary McArdle, who returns from prison to attend her best friend Charlene’s wedding and sets out to prove...
The 18th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) will present the largest celebration of Irish Cinema on the West Coast during its eight-day run from April 20-27.
Highlights include an Irish Showcase event, numerous premieres, 12 narrative and documentary features, two shorts programmes, and the participation of Irish filmmakers and actors.
The Irish Showcase event will take place on April 23 and celebrate Celtic cinema and culture. Three films will premier during the event, including the Southern California premiere of A Date For Mad Mary and The Secret Scripture, and the North American premiere of Tomato Red, followed by a reception.
A Date For Mad Mary from Darren Thornton won Best Irish Feature Film and the Bingham Ray New Talent Award at the 2016 Galway Film Fleadh.
The film stars Seána Kerslake as Mary McArdle, who returns from prison to attend her best friend Charlene’s wedding and sets out to prove...
- 4/20/2017
- ScreenDaily
The California festival hosted on Friday its evening celebration of British cinema and culture.
The UK Spotlight featured screenings of Terence Davies’ Sunset Song, Matt Brown’s The Man Who Knew Infinity, and Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise (pictured), followed by a reception.
“The Festival continues a proud tradition of presenting the very best in British cinema,” said Newport Beach Film Festival CEO Gregg Schwenk. “We are honoured to host the regional premiere of Sunset Song. Terence Davies has crafted a stunning, visual masterpiece.
“Dev Patel delivers an outstanding and emotionally perfect performance in The Man Who Knew Infinity.
“High-Rise is sure be one of the most talked-about film sat the festival. Director Ben Wheatley takes us on a phantasmagorical journey through the inner workings of a highly stylised dystopian world.”
The Newport Beach Film Festival UK Spotlight is supported by Cadillac, Visit Newport Beach, HMV – UK, Bulgari Hotel London, British American Business Council – Orange County, BritWeek and Screen...
The UK Spotlight featured screenings of Terence Davies’ Sunset Song, Matt Brown’s The Man Who Knew Infinity, and Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise (pictured), followed by a reception.
“The Festival continues a proud tradition of presenting the very best in British cinema,” said Newport Beach Film Festival CEO Gregg Schwenk. “We are honoured to host the regional premiere of Sunset Song. Terence Davies has crafted a stunning, visual masterpiece.
“Dev Patel delivers an outstanding and emotionally perfect performance in The Man Who Knew Infinity.
“High-Rise is sure be one of the most talked-about film sat the festival. Director Ben Wheatley takes us on a phantasmagorical journey through the inner workings of a highly stylised dystopian world.”
The Newport Beach Film Festival UK Spotlight is supported by Cadillac, Visit Newport Beach, HMV – UK, Bulgari Hotel London, British American Business Council – Orange County, BritWeek and Screen...
- 4/23/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Russell Crowe’s feature directorial debut will kick off the 16th annual festival (Nbff) in California, set to run from April 23-30.
“Russell Crowe and his team have crafted a moving, thoughtful and truly beautiful film,” said Nbff executive director and CEO Gregg Schwenk.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is proud to be partnering with the Australian Government and Warner Bros Entertainment to bring such powerful cinema to our audience.”
“G’Day USA and Ausfilm are delighted to, once again, partner with the Newport Beach Film Festival to bring the best of Australian film to Us audiences and commemorate the centenary of Australian and New Zealand troops landing in Gallipoli Cove during World War One,” said Australian Consul-General Los Angeles, Karen Lanyon.
“Russell Crowe’s The Water Diviner pays homage to that defining moment in our nation’s history and we are thrilled that the Newport Beach Film Festival has chosen the film for opening night.”
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“Russell Crowe and his team have crafted a moving, thoughtful and truly beautiful film,” said Nbff executive director and CEO Gregg Schwenk.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is proud to be partnering with the Australian Government and Warner Bros Entertainment to bring such powerful cinema to our audience.”
“G’Day USA and Ausfilm are delighted to, once again, partner with the Newport Beach Film Festival to bring the best of Australian film to Us audiences and commemorate the centenary of Australian and New Zealand troops landing in Gallipoli Cove during World War One,” said Australian Consul-General Los Angeles, Karen Lanyon.
“Russell Crowe’s The Water Diviner pays homage to that defining moment in our nation’s history and we are thrilled that the Newport Beach Film Festival has chosen the film for opening night.”
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- 4/22/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) and The Weinstein Company have announced the drama will receive the best picture and outstanding ensemble cast awards in April.
The Imitation Game will also be the subject of a pre-bafta private reception on February 5 at the Me Hotel in London in association with Screen International, Visit Newport Beach California and Orange County Film Society (Ocfs) ahead of the 2015 BAFTA awards on February 8. Cast will be in attendance.
The film broke into the top ten in North America on December 25 following a wide expansion through The Weinstein Company and to date has grossed more than $17.8m.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Charles Dance and Mark Strong star and Morten Tyldum directed.
FilmNation handles international sales on the true story of the cryptoanalyst and computer scientist Alan Turing, who led the wartime team that cracked the Nazi Enigma code and committed suicide in 1954 following persecution...
The Imitation Game will also be the subject of a pre-bafta private reception on February 5 at the Me Hotel in London in association with Screen International, Visit Newport Beach California and Orange County Film Society (Ocfs) ahead of the 2015 BAFTA awards on February 8. Cast will be in attendance.
The film broke into the top ten in North America on December 25 following a wide expansion through The Weinstein Company and to date has grossed more than $17.8m.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Charles Dance and Mark Strong star and Morten Tyldum directed.
FilmNation handles international sales on the true story of the cryptoanalyst and computer scientist Alan Turing, who led the wartime team that cracked the Nazi Enigma code and committed suicide in 1954 following persecution...
- 12/31/2014
- ScreenDaily
The Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) and The Weinstein Company have announced the drama will receive the best picture and outstanding ensemble cast awards in April.
The Imitation Gamewill also be the subject of a pre-bafta private reception on February 5 at the Me Hotel in London in association with Screen International, Visit Newport Beach California and Orange County Film Society (Ocfs) ahead of the 2015 BAFTA awards on February 8. Cast will be in attendance.
The film broke into the top ten in North America on December 25 following a wide expansion through The Weinstein Company and to date has grossed more than $17.8m.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Charles Dance and Mark Strong star and Morten Tyldum directed.
FilmNation handles international sales on the true story of the cryptoanalyst and computer scientist Alan Turing, who led the wartime team that cracked the Nazi Enigma code and committed suicide in 1954 following persecution by the...
The Imitation Gamewill also be the subject of a pre-bafta private reception on February 5 at the Me Hotel in London in association with Screen International, Visit Newport Beach California and Orange County Film Society (Ocfs) ahead of the 2015 BAFTA awards on February 8. Cast will be in attendance.
The film broke into the top ten in North America on December 25 following a wide expansion through The Weinstein Company and to date has grossed more than $17.8m.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Charles Dance and Mark Strong star and Morten Tyldum directed.
FilmNation handles international sales on the true story of the cryptoanalyst and computer scientist Alan Turing, who led the wartime team that cracked the Nazi Enigma code and committed suicide in 1954 following persecution by the...
- 12/31/2014
- ScreenDaily
The 15th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) will present its UK Celebration takes place on April 25 followed by an Australian Spotlight on April 28.
The UK event will feature the regional premieres of Amma Asante’s period drama Belle, Stuart Murdoch’s musical God Help The Girl and Amit Gupta’s comedy Jadoo, followed by a UK Gala.
The Gala is a signature event of BritWeek – Oc and is hosted by Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach and Ted Baker London.
The Australian Spotlight on April 28 will feature the West Coast Premiere of Mark Lamprell’s feelgood film Goddess, followed by a festive Pacific Rim Gala.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is extremely proud to showcase the very best in contemporary UK cinema,” said Newport Beach Film Festival CEO Gregg Schwenk. We are thrilled to partner with Ted Baker London and BritWeek and celebrate UK films and filmmakers,” stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the...
The UK event will feature the regional premieres of Amma Asante’s period drama Belle, Stuart Murdoch’s musical God Help The Girl and Amit Gupta’s comedy Jadoo, followed by a UK Gala.
The Gala is a signature event of BritWeek – Oc and is hosted by Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach and Ted Baker London.
The Australian Spotlight on April 28 will feature the West Coast Premiere of Mark Lamprell’s feelgood film Goddess, followed by a festive Pacific Rim Gala.
“The Newport Beach Film Festival is extremely proud to showcase the very best in contemporary UK cinema,” said Newport Beach Film Festival CEO Gregg Schwenk. We are thrilled to partner with Ted Baker London and BritWeek and celebrate UK films and filmmakers,” stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the...
- 4/21/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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