Newport Beach Film Festival

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Years running: 25 (since 2000)

Newport Beach Film Festival

International Film Festival.

About

The Festival will screen an international slate of over 350 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 a fabulous array of nightly special events, including red carpet premieres, gala celebrations, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars, musical performances, fashion shows, technology panels and retrospectives.

The Festival will host numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals, non-profit organizations and the media in a beautiful seaside locale in Orange County, California. The NBFF is committed to providing an outstanding experience for both our filmmakers and our audiences.

Awards

  • Audience Award in certain categories
  • Jury - Best Feature 
  • Jury - Best Director 
  • Jury - Best Screenplay 
  • Jury - Cinematography 
  • Jury - Best Actor 
  • Jury - Best Actress 
  • Festival Honors
  • Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking 

Rules

  • The film must not be available on the internet or have been broadcast nationally on cable or satellite television prior to the Festival screening 
  • Submit via Filmfreeway providing one screener (digitial file, downloadable link or DVD), one still image from the film along with full cast/crew list and synopsis (120 words for feature film/20 words for short).

Screening Media Type: DCP with a frame rate of 24

Audio language: original

Subtitles language: English

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement

Documents

Place

United States
Newport

Official Website

newportbeachfilmfest.com

Contacts

Address:

2000 Quail Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660-1815
United States

Phone: 949-253-2880
Fax: 949-253-2881

Email: 
submissions@newportbeachfilmfest.com

Contact Emails

submissions@newportbeachfilmfest.com

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Dates & Deadlines
  • Opening Date
    January 08, 2024
  • Earlybird Deadline
    February 23, 2024
  • Autumn Discount
    March 29, 2024
  • The Spring Deadline
    April 26, 2024
  • Regular Deadline
    May 24, 2024
  • Late Deadline
    June 28, 2024
  • Final Deadline
    July 14, 2024
  • Notifications
    September 02, 2024
  • Event Dates
    17 — 24 October 2024
Categories & Fees

Music Videos showcasing any genre of music that is less than 10 minutes can be submitted.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $20
  • Autumn Discount — $20
  • The Spring Deadline — $20
  • Regular Deadline — $20
  • Late Deadline — $20
  • Final Deadline — $20

The Youth Film Showcase offers young filmmakers 18 years and under an opportunity to showcase their films on the big screen. Films of all genres are accepted. Submissions must have a running time of 10 minutes or under.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $10
  • Autumn Discount — $10
  • The Spring Deadline — $10
  • Regular Deadline — $10
  • Late Deadline — $10
  • Final Deadline — $10

Filmmakers may submit an animated short film, including Animation and Family short (Please see separate listing for Documentary short, Action Sports short). Must be under 40 minutes.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $55
  • Autumn Discount — $60
  • The Spring Deadline — $70
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $85
  • Final Deadline — $110

documentary film 40 minutes or over.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Autumn Discount — $75
  • The Spring Deadline — $85
  • Regular Deadline — $95
  • Late Deadline — $100
  • Final Deadline — $125

Filmmakers may submit a live action film 40 minutes or over. Please include one screenshot (4x5") of high quality (min 300dpi) with your submission. No posters, text on image or collages please.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Autumn Discount — $75
  • The Spring Deadline — $85
  • Regular Deadline — $95
  • Late Deadline — $100
  • Final Deadline — $125

Filmmakers may submit a live action narrative short film, including Animation and Family short (Please see separate listing for Documentary short, Action Sports short). Must be under 40 minutes.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $55
  • Autumn Discount — $60
  • The Spring Deadline — $70
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $85
  • Final Deadline — $110

Filmmakers may submit narrative and documentary action sports themed films that explore surfing, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, motocross and other extreme sports (with a running time 40 minutes or less).

  • Earlybird Deadline — $55
  • Autumn Discount — $60
  • The Spring Deadline — $70
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $85
  • Final Deadline — $110

A documentary film under 40 minutes.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $55
  • Autumn Discount — $60
  • The Spring Deadline — $70
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $85
  • Final Deadline — $110

Filmmakers may submit narrative and documentary action sports themed films that explore surfing, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, motocross and other extreme sports (with a running time 40 minutes or more).

  • Earlybird Deadline — $55
  • Autumn Discount — $60
  • The Spring Deadline — $70
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $85
  • Final Deadline — $110

Filmmakers may submit an animated film 40 minutes or over.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Autumn Discount — $75
  • The Spring Deadline — $85
  • Regular Deadline — $95
  • Late Deadline — $100
  • Final Deadline — $125
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