Newport Beach Film Festival Italian Spotlight

Newport Beach Film Festival Italian Spotlight The Italian Spotlight will be showcased at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026!

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https://newportbeachff2025.eventive.org/films This year the the 22nd annual Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase over 350 films from over 40 countries across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural events. Celebrated as Orange County’s premiere film event, the Newport Beach Film Festival attracts over 50,000 attendees from around the wo

rld who come together to experience the ultimate cinematic experience along the pristine coastline of Southern California. Each year the Festival hosts nightly International Spotlight events at Triangle Square. The Italian Spotlight will pay homage to the film industry and celebrate the extensive Italian history and culture whose influence has inspired many aspects of art across all mediums. The evening will feature a film screening, followed by a gala celebration of Italian film, food and culture. We will toast the evening away with a diverse crowd of filmmakers, actors, and film aficionados. We invite you to partake in this amazing evening at the Newport Beach Film Festival-Italian Spotlight. Sponsors, the evening will provide opportunities for brand recognition and media coverage targeting a unique niche demographic. There will also be networking opportunities for students and rising filmmakers. Come one, come all, and help celebrate an elegant evening of rich Italian culture. Let us bring a little bit of Italy to Southern California!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2026 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL!! 🎞️🇮🇹Tickets for this years festival go on sale NEXT TUESDAY, Se...
09/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2026 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL!! 🎞️🇮🇹

Tickets for this years festival go on sale NEXT TUESDAY, September 15th at 10 AM PST🎟️

Mark you calanders and reserve your spot for a night celebrating all things film! 🗓️

We can’t wait to see you there!

CALLING ALL SPONSORS!! 🇮🇹✨ Interested in being a part of the Italian Spotlight for the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival?...
09/04/2026

CALLING ALL SPONSORS!! 🇮🇹✨

Interested in being a part of the Italian Spotlight for the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival? Join us for an incredible night of celebrating all of the incredible things Italy had to offer from cinema, food, culture, and more!

Interested in partnering?
Send us a DM apt email! ✉️
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09/03/2026

Ciao!!! The Italian team is back!! 🇮🇹✨

Meet the Team for the Italian Spotlgiht at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2026! We are beyond excited to get started!

- Jaylene Castro is a senior majoring in Entertainment and Tourism with a minor in hospitality management! Favorite Movie: Kiki’s Delivery Service! 🎀

- Alexis Garibay is a senior majoring in Entertainment and Tourism! Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman 🎩

- Lucy Krueger is a senior majoring in Entertainment and Tourism! Favorite movie: Ready Player One 🎮

- Brooke Talbott is a senior majoring in Entertainment and Tourism and a minor in Sociology! Favorite movie: Tangled ☀️

- Emily Lopez is a senior majoring in Entertainment and Tourism and Kinesology! Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect 🎶

Stay tuned and follow us as we share more about the Italian Spotlight and all things Newport Beach Film Festival!

ONLY 47 DAYS TILL THE EUROPEAN SPOTLIGHT!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🎥🎥

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05/13/2026

This has been such an incredible journey! It’s an honor to be part of this incredible event and amazing team, and we’re super grateful for the connections we made along the way! 💫

Arrivederci, and see you in the fall! 👋🇮🇹

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹This week we’re highlighting Trieste, a seaside city in northeastern Italy known for its coastal views...
05/08/2026

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹

This week we’re highlighting Trieste, a seaside city in northeastern Italy known for its coastal views, historic cafés, and mix of Italian and Central European culture ✨

With its relaxed atmosphere and waterfront charm, Trieste feels like the perfect place to slow down and take everything in 🌊

If you were here, what would be your first stop?

Tasty Thursday 🍕🇮🇹This week we’re highlighting Margherita Pizza, one of Italy’s most classic dishes ✨With fresh mozzarel...
05/07/2026

Tasty Thursday 🍕🇮🇹

This week we’re highlighting Margherita Pizza, one of Italy’s most classic dishes ✨

With fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil, its simple ingredients are what make it so iconic 😌

Would you keep it classic or add toppings? 👀

Italian Fashion at the Met Gala 🇮🇹✨From Prada to Valentino, Italian fashion houses once again brought elegance, creativi...
05/06/2026

Italian Fashion at the Met Gala 🇮🇹✨

From Prada to Valentino, Italian fashion houses once again brought elegance, creativity, and bold style to one of fashion’s biggest nights.

Here are a few standout looks from this year’s Met Gala featuring iconic Italian designers and brands 🤍

What was your favorite look of the night? 👀

Translation Tuesday 🇮🇹🗣️ This week’s word is arrivederci (ah•ree•veh•DEHR•chee) - meaning “goodbye” ✋🏽As the semester co...
05/05/2026

Translation Tuesday 🇮🇹🗣️

This week’s word is arrivederci (ah•ree•veh•DEHR•chee) - meaning “goodbye” ✋🏽

As the semester comes to a close, we start to prepare for the spring’s team’s final arrivederci!

How are you ending the semester? ♥️

Multimedia Monday 🎬✨This week we’re highlighting Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella), a film that takes place in Arezzo,...
05/05/2026

Multimedia Monday 🎬✨

This week we’re highlighting Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella), a film that takes place in Arezzo, Italy that perfectly blends humor, love, and heartbreak into one unforgettable story 🇮🇹

Have you seen this Academy Award-winning film? 🎞️

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹This week we’re highlighting Lake Como, a destination known for its scenic views and relaxed atmospher...
05/02/2026

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹

This week we’re highlighting Lake Como, a destination known for its scenic views and relaxed atmosphere ✨

From the lakeside towns to the mountain backdrop, it’s a place that feels both peaceful and elevated at the same time.

If you were here, what would be your first stop?

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