The Latest Industry News for the Exciting World of Production.

The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is now open for submissions in all genres and categories. NBFF will celebrate its 16th anniversary with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. Scheduled to take place April 23 ® 30, 2015 throughout Newport Beach and Orange County, the Festival will screen an international slate of over 400 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. During its eight day run, the Festival will feature nightly special events including red carpet premieres, gala celebrations, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars, musical performances, fashion shows and retrospectives. The Festival will offer filmmakers numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, film industry professionals, distributors, non-profit organizations and members of the media.

Special programs planned for 2014 include the following: Action Sports Film Series, Environmental Film Series, Art, Architecture + Design Film Series, Music Film Series, Music Video Showcase, Family Film Series, Collegiate Showcase, Youth Film Showcase, and a free Seminar Series.

For submission information visit http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2014/submit-your-film/

ABOUT THE NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival seeks to bring to Southern California the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the NBFF showcases a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe. The 16thAnnual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 23 ® 30 and will spotlight over 400 films from around the world.

www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com