Celebrated as one of the leading film festivals in the United
States, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a
prestigious multicultural event, attracting over 55,000 attendees
to Southern California. Committed to enlightening the public with a
first-class international film program, a forum for cultural
understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the Festival
focuses on showcasing a fresh and diverse collection of studio and
independent films from around the globe. The 16th Annual
Newport Beach Film Festival (April 23-30) will screen an
international slate of over 400 independent and studio films,
including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated
and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival
Honors and Audience Awards. www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com