9th Anniversary this year during its run - April 24th to
May 1st, 2008. We were curious and decided this year to
request Press Credentials and cover the extravaganza.
A larger and larger number of known movie stars have
become part of this interesting event. Tom Berenger and
Michael Biehn for example starred in a production called
"Stiletto". We didn't see any of the films but what we
did do...was to talk to 15 different film makers from all
around the country that had brought either a short, a
documentary or a feature film for the approval of the
public.
If you have an interest in knowing about the Newport Beach
Film Festival and didn't have the chance to get out there
to Edwards/Regal Cinemas at Fashion Island.....you might
want to take a look at our one hour and 23 minute report
from the front. Some very interesting people. Some that
you might even know...others that you will only see years
later when they become famous. If you want to view the
Newport Beach Film Festival - "through our eyes report"
from the Cutting Edge - just copy and paste below:
http://www.cuttingedge-atalkshow.com
Then Click on Newport Film Fest!
You will need Microsoft Media Player...which is available
at no cost if you don't have it.
For those that don't know...the City of Newport Beach has
sanctioned this great event with the support of many "silent
angels" in our community. It was however, a not so "silent
angel", legendary Sports Agent; Leigh Steinberg that had to
step in a few years back and lend not only his name but lots
of cash to make this a now superior event for the community
and for the visiting film makers.
Gregg Schwenk is currently the Executive Director of the
Newport Beach Film Festival and has had to step up large in
the face of dealing with an array of volunteers, paid staff
and while still dealing with pricey and sensitive egos! It's
a tough job and Gregg deserves whatever kudos that are more
than forthcoming.
What we discovered was a group of very interesting creative
types that totally enjoyed sharing their creative fervor with
the public and the judges that gleefully awarded a variety of
entrants. If you want to see the list of usual suspects...
http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/contact_us.php ...take a
look at this page and get over to where the awards are located.
Our show, "So, how do you make a movie?" at the Newport Beach
Film Fest doesn't tell you the winners or losers. Everyone we
interviewed was a worthy creative type that was willing to share
lots of insider info and knowledge that you would never hear
about on the Academy Awards or Golden Globes! We even were able
to add several of the Film Makers clips and trailers....just
plain informative and fun! Especially, if you always wanted to
know more about the film biz!
Don't forget: http://www.cuttingedge-atalkshow.com
Just copy and paste and click on Newport Film Fest.
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