At the Festival: Monday
Highlights for Monday at the Newport Beach Film Festival:
Pilot Picks
Documentary by Logan Hendricks about the romantic lives of seniors. 3:15 p.m.; Island Cinema 7.
Japanese Spotlight feature by Kenji Uchida about a failed actor who assumes another man’s identity. 7:15 p.m.; Edwards Big Newport 6.
Action sports film by Jon Carnoy and Michael Horelick about 1970s daredevils. 8 p.m.; Triangle Square Cinemas.
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On the Scene
Cast members will attend the Australian Spotlight screening of “Drift.” 7:30 p.m.; Lido Theatre.
A free test screening will be held for “The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman,” a drama directed by Fredrik Bond and starring Shia LaBeouf and Evan Rachel Wood. Tickets are required and seating is limited. 7:30 p.m.; Port Theater.
Appearances are subject to change without notice.
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Pacific Rim Showcase Party
The Pacific Rim Showcase party takes place from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. outside Z Gallerie at Fashion Island, 343 Newport Center Drive, 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 $40 for the party and any Pacific Rim Showcase film, $30 for the party only and $18 for a film only. Ages 21 and over only; cocktail attire with a coat or jacket is recommended, as the event is outdoors. For tickets, visit https://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.
Source: Newport Beach Film Festival