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NB Film Fest CLOSING NIGHT FILM AND CELEBRATION

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2016

The Newport Beach Film Festival will end its eight-day run with the Southern California premiere of “The Fixer” on Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Regency Lido Live in Newport Beach. Following the screening, the Newport Beach Film Festival, with Modern Luxury will host the Closing Night Celebration at Via Lido Plaza. The outdoor event will feature culinary creations from top Orange County’s top restaurants, hosted bar by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Stella Artois, live entertainment and a special fashion presentation from Ted Baker London. “The Fixer” tells the story of a former Afghan journalist who settles in a small…

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Enjoy NBFF Movies & Meals at The Triangle Through Thursday

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2016

There are still a couple of days left to see some of the phenomenal documentaries and other films in the Newport Beach Film Festival, which ends on Thursday. One of the screening locations, and a NBFF sponsor, is The Triangle in Costa Mesa. Located in the heart of Costa Mesa, The Triangle is a convenient location for catching festival entries and enjoying lunch or dinner before or after the movie. Some of the dining options include La Vida Cantina, known for its fresh and authentic Mexican cuisine. Offering an atmosphere that seemingly transports visitors to the Mexican Riviera, La Vida…

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Cocktails with Chan Luu and Charity Shopping at Rococo

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2016

Rococo in Dana Point is hosting a special Cocktails with Chan Luu event on Friday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.   Ten percent of all sales made during the event will benefit Mission Hospital Laguna Beach Behavioral Health program & services. You can meet Chan Luu and shop from her signature designs inspired by her travels. Shop from handcrafted bracelets, necklaces, scarves and great skinny scarves. Rococo is at 24040 Camino del Avion in Dana Point. 949.488.0366.  

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NB Film Fest European Film Showcase and After Party

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2016

The Newport Beach Film Festival is hosting a European Showcase on tonight and Thursday as well as a European Showcase Party at 10 p.m. tonight at Design Within Reach at SOCO in Costa Mesa. “A Man Called Ove” – Swedish Spotlight at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at The Triangle in Costa Mesa. “One Breath” – German Spotlight at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at The Triangle in Costa Mesa. “Me Myself and Her (Io E Lei)” – Italian Spotlight Film at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at The Triangle in Costa Mesa.   “Too Close To Our Son” – French…

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Alison Eastwood at NB Film Fest with ‘Battlecreek’

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2016

Greer Wylder meets Alison Eastwood at the 2016 Newport Beach Film Festival to talk about her new film "Battlecreek" making its world premiere at the Film Fest. Eastwood talks about the challenges of directing, her father's influences, and characters she identifies with. You can watch here.

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