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Newport Beach Film Fest: Star Power and Global Cinema Unite
7 Oct
Summary
- The festival runs October 15-22, showcasing over 100 films.
- It features Alicia Keys' documentary 'Keys to Summer' as opening night film.
- Variety's 10 Actors to Watch will be celebrated at the event.
The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival is commencing from October 15-22, presenting a diverse program featuring over 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 21 nations. Opening night will feature Alicia Keys' documentary 'Keys to Summer,' providing an intimate view of her global tour. The festival will close with 'Behemoth!,' starring Pedro Pascal as a cellist from a musical family.
Festival CEO Gregg Schwenk expressed excitement for the event, stating it brings together audiences and filmmakers as awards season begins. The lineup includes acclaimed films such as 'A Talent for Murder,' 'Ink,' and 'Wild Horse Nine.' Variety's 10 Actors to Watch, a group of emerging talents, will be celebrated at a special brunch on October 18, continuing a tradition that has spotlighted over 35 Oscar winners and nominees.
International films from countries including Australia, France, and Japan will be showcased. Among them is the buzzy queer drama 'La Bola Negra.' Documentaries such as Ron Howard's 'Avedon' and 'The Sixty-Year Mission: How 'Star Trek' Changed Television and the World' are also slated for screening, alongside the world premiere of 'As Far Back as I Can Remember ... The Story of 'Goodfellas.'
