All Set for Newport Beach Film Festival 2024
The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) has some exciting news for all movie buffs! The lineup for the 2024 festival got announced, bringing plenty of cheer. At the forefront stand two big feature films – Blitz, directed by Steve McQueen, and Nightbitch by Marielle Heller.
The Clout of Blitz and Nightbitch
Blitz, an Apple Original Film, is a riveting WWII historical drama. Who’s in it, you ask? Saoirse Ronan and Harris Dickinson grace the screen, promising a powerful acting display. On the other hand, Nightbitch comes from Searchlight Pictures. It’s an intriguing tale of a woman, played by Amy Adams, who turns into a dog at night. Both Blitz and Nightbitch are to screen as the festival’s centerpiece films. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it?
An Incredible Experience Ahead
The CEO and executive director of NBFF, Gregg Schwenk, is all praise for this year’s lineup. According to him, it combines prospective awards contenders and talents from across the globe. It amounts to an ‘incredible experience’ for the 25th-anniversary audience. Orange County’s loyal audience has something impressive to look forward to. More events’ announcements are to drop in the upcoming weeks.
When and Where to Spot the Action
If you’re curious about where and when this exciting festival kicks off, here it is. It starts on October 17 and culminates on October 24 in Newport Beach, California. “Old Guy” by Simon West opens the festival. It wraps up with Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain”.
Special Guests and Events
Besides compelling films, the festival offers some exclusive events and guest appearances as well. David Alan Grier and Wendi McLendon Covey will take part in a Q&A session on October 18. They receive the Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Award. The Q&A occurs after the screening of their new NBC show “St. Denis Medical”.
Jane Lynch’s presence on October 22 is also on the cards. She too receives the Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Award. Jane will engage in a Q&A session following a screening of an episode from the fourth season of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
Fans of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” should mark October 23 on their calendars. After a screening of the season five premiere, a discussion takes place. It will feature creator and executive producer Mike McMahan and voice actors Noël Wells, Eugene Cordero, and Jerry O’Connell.
The NBFF 2024 Lineup
The 2024 NBFF boasts of a wide array of films. The lineup includes:
Centerpiece Films:
– “Blitz”
– “Nightbitch”
– “Bob Trevino Likes It”
– “Hard Truths”
Spotlight Films:
– “Everything’s Fifty Fifty”
– “Memoir Of A Snail”
– “Rioja: The Land Of A Thousand Wines”
Other notable screenings include “Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross”, “American Cats: The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly”, and “Bound”.
There’s a mixed bag of cinema gold from different countries like Germany, Australia, Brazil, and more. So take the plunge into the world of films with NBFF 2024!
All in all, the Newport Beach Film Festival 2024 offers a thrilling ride for all film aficionados. So, buckle up, indulge in a cinema spree, and gear up for an unforgettable experience!
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