NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced
Tickets are officially on sale for the Newport Beach Film Festival, running Oct. 15-22, 2026, and this year's international lineup will take you around the globe without leaving Orange County.
With more than 300 films from around the world, plus premieres, filmmaker conversations, industry events and signature experiences, the eight-day festival has plenty to explore.
The NBFF International Spotlight selections include:
- Australia: "How to Talk Australians"
- Czech Republic: "What a Way to Go" ("Pět švestek")
- France: "De Gaulle: Tilting Iron" (pictured above)
- Germany: "Empty Nesters" ("Die Ältern")
- Ireland: "The Body Is Water," "Trad" and "You'll Never Believe Who's Dead"
- Italy: "The Greater Good"
- Japan: "Look Back"
- South Korea: "Jeju Olle"
- Mexico: "Campeón Gabacho"
- New Zealand: "There's a Hole in My Bucket"
- Iran: "A Bit of Light"
- Philippines: "Sisa"
- Poland: "Fatherland"
- Spain: "La Bola Negra"
- Sweden: "A Journey to Piedmont"
Browse the 2026 lineup at newportbeachfilmfest.com, and start planning your festival experience. Get your tickets HERE today.
