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
Contacts
Address:
2000 Quail Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660-1815
United States
Phone: 949-253-2880
Fax: 949-253-2881
Contact Emails
submissions@newportbeachfilmfest.com
Social Networks
Facebook
Twitter
Google
- Opening DateJanuary 08, 2024
- Earlybird DeadlineFebruary 23, 2024
- Autumn DiscountMarch 29, 2024
- The Spring DeadlineApril 26, 2024
- Regular DeadlineMay 24, 2024
- Late DeadlineJune 28, 2024
- Final DeadlineJuly 14, 2024
- NotificationsSeptember 02, 2024
- Event Dates17 — 24 October 2024
Music Videos showcasing any genre of music that is less than 10 minutes can be submitted.
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Earlybird Deadline — $20
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Autumn Discount — $20
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The Spring Deadline — $20
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Regular Deadline — $20
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Late Deadline — $20
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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.
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Earlybird Deadline — $10
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Autumn Discount — $10
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The Spring Deadline — $10
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Regular Deadline — $10
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Late Deadline — $10
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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.
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Autumn Discount — $60
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The Spring Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $85
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Final Deadline — $110
documentary film 40 minutes or over.
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Earlybird Deadline — $60
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Autumn Discount — $75
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The Spring Deadline — $85
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Regular Deadline — $95
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Late Deadline — $100
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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.
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Earlybird Deadline — $60
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Autumn Discount — $75
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The Spring Deadline — $85
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Regular Deadline — $95
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Late Deadline — $100
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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.
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Autumn Discount — $60
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The Spring Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $85
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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).
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Autumn Discount — $60
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The Spring Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $85
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Final Deadline — $110
A documentary film under 40 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Autumn Discount — $60
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The Spring Deadline — $70
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $85
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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).
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Autumn Discount — $60
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The Spring Deadline — $70
-
Regular Deadline — $80
-
Late Deadline — $85
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Final Deadline — $110
Filmmakers may submit an animated film 40 minutes or over.
-
Earlybird Deadline — $60
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Autumn Discount — $75
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The Spring Deadline — $85
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Regular Deadline — $95
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Late Deadline — $100
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Final Deadline — $125
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