The NBFF includes tributes to Nicolas Cage, Christoph Waltz, June Squibb and Variety's 10 Actors to Watch, including Drew Starkey and Ryan Destiny.

Local voices, views and talents feature prominently in this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival, beginning with a pair of documentaries highlighting Orange County stories told by O.C. residents premiering at the recently reopened Lido Theater Friday.

Take an emotional trip around the world when the Newport Beach Film Festival presents an evening of dramatic short films by filmmakers from Spain, France, Bulgaria and other countries. The films will screen at 5:45 p.

Jason Alexander had a problem. He was ramping up a play in New York and another film in production, so how was he going to squeeze in a starring role in an indie comedy? “The biggest thing was we were filming so close” to his other work,

The film fest celebrates its 25th anniversary and will screen 115 films starting on Thursday, Oct. 18 at several theaters in Newport Beach.

A 25th anniversary is traditionally celebrated with silver, but the Newport Beach Film Festival has struck gold this year with the dazzling star power and movie premieres scheduled for the festival’s weeklong 25th anniversary run7-24.

The film will debut on October 19 as part of the prestigious film festival with a national release in January 2025.

Margaret Qualley drew inspiration from the runway for her look at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday in Newport Beach, Calif. “The Substance” actress was honored with the Spotlight Award at the annual film festival.

Margaret Qualley attended the 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors & Variety's 10 Actors to Watch held at The Balboa Bay Club and Resort yesterday in Newport Beach, Calif. "The Substance" star went the preppy route for the red carpet in a pair of black Mary Jane-inspired block heels.