16th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight

Newport Beach Film Festival Announces The French Spotlight

An Exclusive Screening and Gala

French A L.A Carte is happy to partner with the 16^th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight from April 23rd -30th, 2015 showcasing over 350 films from across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural activities. Celebrated as Orange County’s premiere film event, the Newport Beach Film Festival attracts over 55,000 attendees from around the world 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 in Newport Beach. The French Spotlight will pay homage to the French film industry and celebrate the extensive French 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 French 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.

Event Dates: From April 23rd-30^th, 2015,

Admission to the French Spotlight film and the post-party is $45.00.

The post-screening party only is $25.00/ Film screening only is $20.00.

Age: 21+ and over

Dress: Cocktail attire is strongly encouraged / Outdoor event – coat or jacket recommended

The Spotlight film will screen on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Triangle Square Cinemas (1870 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, CA 92627). The post-screening celebration will take place at 10:00 p.m. at SOCO Courtyard (3303 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626). The evening will include several of Orange County’s top restaurants serving signature tastings, multiple DJs, live entertainment, a special performance by Orange County Aerial Arts, hosted bar by Stella Artois Beer, Rémy Cointreau, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

The Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight is supported by PBS SoCal, SOCO, HD Buttercup, TV5MONDE, Diptyque Paris, The French District, France-Amerique Magazine, Alliance-Française de San Diego and de Riviera Californienne, French-American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Film and TV Office of the French Embassy, French A L.A. Carte, and LA Accueil.