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Pacific Rim Showcase Films and After Party
04.27.15
Tonight, the Newport Beach Film Fest continues with its Pacific Rim Showcase films at Edwards Big Newport and after party at SOCO. The three films include the Korean Spotlight film, “A Hard Day” at 7:45 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport (repeat screening at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at Edwards Big Newport): the Chinese Spotlight Film “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2” at 7:15 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport; and the Japanese Spotlight film, “Twilight: Saya in Sasara” at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport (repeat screening at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at Edwards Big Newport.
You can also join the Pacific Rim Showcase Party celebrating the best in Asian filmmaking at SOCO in Costa Mesa. The party features top entertainment and hors d’oeuvres prepared by award-winning Orange County restaurants. The bar is hosted by Tito’s Vodka, Remy Cointreau and Stella Artois.
Cocktail attire recommended. Must be 21 and over to attend the party.
The film and party cost is $45, party only $30, and film only is $20.
Purchase tickets and more information can be found at newportbeachfilmfest.com.
SOCO is at 3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
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Made in California Shorts
04.27.15
This year, the Newport Beach Film Festival introduces its inaugural "Made in California" shorts program screening on Monday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport. It's a collection of films under 40 minutes that celebrate California, its communities and its filmmaking history.
The program will showcase both the iconic and versatile nature of California as a filming location, with a focus on films that explore California and its people, places, and spaces.
Mussel Man | Matt Mersel, Elvis Metcalf, Megan Schmidt 2014
Watts Waits: The Redevelopment Of Jordan Downs | Drew Bachrach 2014
The Forgotten (Los Olvidados) | David Feldman 2014
Hotel 22 | Elizabeth Lo 2014
Net Positiva | Peter Cambor Ian Mcgee 2014
Sawdust And Sand: The Art Of Douglas Miller | Jason Blalock 2015
The Haircut | Alexis O. Korycinski 2014
Edwards Big Newport is at 300 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
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