At the Festival: Friday
Highlights for Friday at the Newport Beach Film Festival:
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Pilot Picks
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.
Comedy by Peter Hutchings and Joseph Muszynski about aspiring actresses in New York. 6 p.m.; Island Cinema 7.
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