Newport Beach Film Festival Italian Spotlight

Newport Beach Film Festival Italian Spotlight The Italian Spotlight will be showcased at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026!

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https://newportbeachff2025.eventive.org/films This year the the 22nd annual Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase over 350 films from over 40 countries across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural events. Celebrated as Orange County’s premiere film event, the Newport Beach Film Festival attracts over 50,000 attendees from around the wo

rld who come together to experience the ultimate cinematic experience along the pristine coastline of Southern California. Each year the Festival hosts nightly International Spotlight events at Triangle Square. The Italian Spotlight will pay homage to the film industry and celebrate the extensive Italian history and culture whose influence has inspired many aspects of art across all mediums. The evening will feature a film screening, followed by a gala celebration of Italian film, food and culture. We will toast the evening away with a diverse crowd of filmmakers, actors, and film aficionados. We invite you to partake in this amazing evening at the Newport Beach Film Festival-Italian Spotlight. Sponsors, the evening will provide opportunities for brand recognition and media coverage targeting a unique niche demographic. There will also be networking opportunities for students and rising filmmakers. Come one, come all, and help celebrate an elegant evening of rich Italian culture. Let us bring a little bit of Italy to Southern California!

05/13/2026

This has been such an incredible journey! It’s an honor to be part of this incredible event and amazing team, and we’re super grateful for the connections we made along the way! 💫

Arrivederci, and see you in the fall! 👋🇮🇹

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹This week we’re highlighting Trieste, a seaside city in northeastern Italy known for its coastal views...
05/08/2026

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹

This week we’re highlighting Trieste, a seaside city in northeastern Italy known for its coastal views, historic cafés, and mix of Italian and Central European culture ✨

With its relaxed atmosphere and waterfront charm, Trieste feels like the perfect place to slow down and take everything in 🌊

If you were here, what would be your first stop?

Tasty Thursday 🍕🇮🇹This week we’re highlighting Margherita Pizza, one of Italy’s most classic dishes ✨With fresh mozzarel...
05/07/2026

Tasty Thursday 🍕🇮🇹

This week we’re highlighting Margherita Pizza, one of Italy’s most classic dishes ✨

With fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil, its simple ingredients are what make it so iconic 😌

Would you keep it classic or add toppings? 👀

Italian Fashion at the Met Gala 🇮🇹✨From Prada to Valentino, Italian fashion houses once again brought elegance, creativi...
05/06/2026

Italian Fashion at the Met Gala 🇮🇹✨

From Prada to Valentino, Italian fashion houses once again brought elegance, creativity, and bold style to one of fashion’s biggest nights.

Here are a few standout looks from this year’s Met Gala featuring iconic Italian designers and brands 🤍

What was your favorite look of the night? 👀

Translation Tuesday 🇮🇹🗣️ This week’s word is arrivederci (ah•ree•veh•DEHR•chee) - meaning “goodbye” ✋🏽As the semester co...
05/05/2026

Translation Tuesday 🇮🇹🗣️

This week’s word is arrivederci (ah•ree•veh•DEHR•chee) - meaning “goodbye” ✋🏽

As the semester comes to a close, we start to prepare for the spring’s team’s final arrivederci!

How are you ending the semester? ♥️

Multimedia Monday 🎬✨This week we’re highlighting Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella), a film that takes place in Arezzo,...
05/05/2026

Multimedia Monday 🎬✨

This week we’re highlighting Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella), a film that takes place in Arezzo, Italy that perfectly blends humor, love, and heartbreak into one unforgettable story 🇮🇹

Have you seen this Academy Award-winning film? 🎞️

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹This week we’re highlighting Lake Como, a destination known for its scenic views and relaxed atmospher...
05/02/2026

Feature Friday 📍🇮🇹

This week we’re highlighting Lake Como, a destination known for its scenic views and relaxed atmosphere ✨

From the lakeside towns to the mountain backdrop, it’s a place that feels both peaceful and elevated at the same time.

If you were here, what would be your first stop?

Tasty Thursday 😋✨This week we’re highlighting cannoli, a classic Italian dessert with a crispy shell and sweet ricotta f...
04/30/2026

Tasty Thursday 😋✨

This week we’re highlighting cannoli, a classic Italian dessert with a crispy shell and sweet ricotta filling 🇮🇹

Whether you like them simple or a little extra, cannoli are even better with a shot of espresso on the side. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and bold in every bite ☕️

Are you going plain, chocolate chips, or pistachios? 👀

Translation Tuesday 🇮🇹🗣️ This week’s word is viaggiare (vee•ah•DJAH•reh) — meaning “to travel” 🌏 What destination in Ita...
04/28/2026

Translation Tuesday 🇮🇹🗣️

This week’s word is viaggiare (vee•ah•DJAH•reh) — meaning “to travel” 🌏

What destination in Italy would you viaggiare to? ✈️

Multimedia Monday 🎧✨ This week, we’re highlighting Anyma, an Italian-American electronic artist known for blending music...
04/27/2026

Multimedia Monday 🎧✨

This week, we’re highlighting Anyma, an Italian-American electronic artist known for blending music, visuals, and digital art into one immersive experience 🇮🇹🎧

He recently performed at Coachella during Weekend 2, showcasing how Italian creativity continues to shape the global music scene.

Would you experience one of his live sets? 👀

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Festa della Liberazione 🇮🇹 ✊🏽Today, we celebrate the national holiday that commemorates the end of WWII in Italy while h...
04/25/2026

Festa della Liberazione 🇮🇹 ✊🏽

Today, we celebrate the national holiday that commemorates the end of WWII in Italy while honoring their liberation, resistance, and rebirth!

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