Newport Beach Film Festival

NAME OF FESTIVAL: Newport Beach Film Festival

SINCE: 1999

WHERE: Newport Beach, California, USA

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Newport Beach Film Festival seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program as well as providing a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the Festival focuses on showcasing a diverse collection of both studio and independent films.

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Newport Beach Film Festival

‘The Piano Lesson’ ‘Music by John Williams’ ‘Mistura’ Among Winners of 25th Newport Beach Film Festival Jury and Audience Awards

Malcolm Washington’s The Piano Lesson snagged the audience award for Best U.S. Narrative, and Music by John Williams directed by Laurent Bouzereauat won for Best U.S. Documentary at the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival.

Bobby Cannavale (Ezra | Bleecker Street) and Margaret Qualley (The Substance | MUBI)

Bobby Cannavale and Margaret Qualley to be Honored at Newport Beach Film Festival

Bobby Cannavale will be honored with the Artist of Distinction Award and Margaret Qualley with the Spotlight Award at Newport Beach Film Festival.

Frank Marshall (Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios), Laurent Bouzereau (Travers Jacobs)

‘Music by John Williams’ Producer Frank Marshall, Director Laurent Bouzereau to be Honored at Newport Beach Film Festival

“Laurent Bouzereau has crafted an intimate and accessible portrait of a true living legend. We know our audience will be eager to see this documentary. Frank Marshall is not only an extraordinary filmmaker and documentarian but a beloved member of the Newport Beach community who has been a steadfast supporter of the arts and culture in Southern California and throughout the world,” – NBFF CEO Gregg Schwenk

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