2018 NBFF Flipbook

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL \\ APRIL 26 - MAY 3, 2018 1 8 N E W P O R T B E A C H F I L M F E S T I VA L A NOTE FROM GREGG SCHWENK It is with great pride that I welcome you to the 19th annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The Festival will bring to our community the best in classic and contemporary filmmaking. We will screen over 350 films from 50 different countries, host 25 spotlight and special events, and produce an exceptional seminar program. We are confident that you will find our festival to be a celebration of film as an art form as well as entertainment. We are grateful to all of our sponsors, supporters, and volunteers. I highly commend our incredible staff for producing such a remarkable event. The programmers, managers, directors, assistants, office workers, interns, and event planners who contribute their time, energy and expertise are the true heroes of the festival. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend a special thanks to the City and City Council of Newport Beach for their steadfast support. Their vision and commitment to our community make the Newport Beach Film Festival possible. Welcome to Newport Beach, now sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Most Sincerely, Gregg Schwenk, CEO / Co-Founder GREGG SCHWENK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEO, CO-FOUNDER Welcome..............................18 Meet the Staff.....................20 Opening Night.....................30 Closing Night. .....................31 Friday Night Showcase......35 Saturday Night Centerpiece... .............................................43 Irish Showcase. ..................51 Pacific Rim Showcase........59 European Showcase...........65 Latin Showcase..................73 Seminars.............................80 Retrospectives....................85 Grid Schedule......................90 Narrative Features..............99 Action Sports....................141 Art, Architecture & Design...... ...........................................149 Culinary.............................155 Environmental...................163 Family................................167 Youth Showcase...............173 Horror. ...............................175 Music.................................181 Meet the Jury....................188 Shorts................................191 Collegiate Showcase........229 OCSA. ................................235 Index..................................236 C O N T E N T S