Join us for eight days of extraordinary cinema, red carpet premieres, culinary tastings and compelling conversations with filmmakers.

Festival Schedule:

Big Newport:

7:30 Opening Night Film and Party - Old Guy

Aging contract killer Terry Eubanks (Christoph Waltz) still believes he’s the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end, Terry is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate top members of a competing crime syndicate and, in the process, uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. However, The Company didn’t anticipate that Terry’s experience coupled with the kid’s brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two, enabling them to turn it all back on The Company.

Fashion Island:

10:00 Opening Night Party Only

The Newport Beach Film Festival’s Opening Night at Fashion Island.

Guests will be treated to music, entertainment and hor d'oeuvres prepared by award-winning Orange County restaurants Enjoy our hosted bar by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Age: 21 and over for Gala

Dress: Cocktail attire strongly encouraged. Outdoor event - coat or jacket recommended.