Between April 21st and April 30th, the 2005 Newport Beach Film Festival will
showcase more than 350 films from around the world, offering an ambitious and
international
selection of features, shorts, documentaries and animation that will compete
for both Jury and Audience awards.
Now in its 6th year, the Festival is proud to treat its audience to World and
U.S. premieres, Academy Award entries, Sundance Selections, a Spotlight Series,
and Children's Festival, from both the independent and studio worlds. With submissions
from Asia, Europe, South/Central America and Africa, classic and contemporary
filmmaking will provide a unique mix of genre and culture.
Since its beginnings, the Festival has presented many acclaimed films, including
Sexy Beast, Spellbound, Dogtown and Z Boys, Joint Security Area, and Castle in
the Sky, as well as anniversary screenings of classics such as The French Connection,
Sunset Boulevard and The Outsiders. As a result, the Newport Beach Film Festival
has quickly gained recognition both from filmmakers and audiences, and is expected
to attract more than 25,000 cinephiles in 2005.
In addition, the Newport Beach Film Festival offers a rare opportunity to meet
the filmmakers. Directors, screenwriters and cinematographers eager to share
their work will provide an exclusive inside look at the industry during post-screening
Q&A;'s .
Set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival will host several premieres, galas and yacht parties for a singular festival experience. Films will be shown throughout the city that boasts one of the largest movie consumer groups in the world, a rich filmmaking history as well as fine dining, shopping, and exceptional recreational activities.
Newport Beach Film Festival 4540 Campus Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-253-2880
Fax: 949-253-2881
