This week will mark the beginning of the 14th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival. From April 25th through May 2, 2013 this annual event will celebrate the best in classic and contemporary filmmaking. This event draws films from around the world. For many years the Newport Beach Film Festival has been “committed to sharing a first-class international film program and a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, while focusing on showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe.” Each day and evening there will be film showings, evening parties, celebrity studded red carpets, world premieres, fashion shows and live entertainment to take part in. Over the eight days of the festival, they intend to preview more than 400 films. Last year, this event drew 52,000 film goers. This festival has been the US Premiere for many movies including Crash, American Teen, Pieces of April, Layer Cake and Art School Confidential. For information or to purchase tickets, their website is www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.
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