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At the Festival: Friday

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Highlights for Friday at the Newport Beach Film Festival:

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Pilot Picks

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The Secret Disco Revolution

Documentary by Jamie Kastner about the music-and-dance scene of the 1970s. 5:45 p.m.; Island Cinema 7.

Dusty’s Trail: Summit of Borneo

Newport Beach resident Catherine Jayasuriya’s documentary about a campaign to raise muscular dystrophy awareness. 6 p.m.; Lido Theatre.

Rhymes with Banana

Comedy by Peter Hutchings and Joseph Muszynski about aspiring actresses in New York. 6 p.m.; Island Cinema 7.

16 Acres

Documentary by Richard Hankin about the mission to rebuild Ground Zero in New York. 5:30 p.m.; Triangle Square Cinemas.

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On the Scene

Stars Ethan Embry and Michael Gladis and writer-directors Adam and Evan Beamer will be in attendance at the screening of “In Security,” a comedy shot in Brea. 8:15 p.m.; Lido Theatre.

The cast will attend the world premiere of Larry Brand’s drama “The Girl on the Train.” 8:30 p.m.; Triangle Square Cinemas.

Star Adam Brody will attend the screening of Daisy von Scherler Mayer’s comedy-drama “Some Girl(s).” 8:15 p.m.; Triangle Square Cinemas.

Appearances are subject to change without notice.

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Showcase Party

The Friday Night Showcase party takes place from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Via Lido Plaza, 3417 Via Lido, Newport Beach. Guests will be treated to entertainment and hors d’oeuvres prepared by award-winning Newport Beach restaurants. Hosted bar by Stella Artois and Absolut.

Tickets are $45 for the party and any Friday Night Spotlight film, $30 for the party only and $18 for a film only. Ages 21 and over only; coats or jackets are recommended, as the event is outdoors. For tickets, visit https://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.

Source: Newport Beach Film Festival

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