The Newport Beach Film Festival, now in its fourth year is gearing up for their 2003 Festival. Set along the beautiful Southern California Coastline, this Festival had over 20,000 filmgoers as guest this past year. With 73 Features, 23 Documentaries and the largest Shorts Program (120) within a major Festival they are planning on expanding the 2003 Festival. With such close proximity to the LA/Hollywood business there is a Market Environment. Galas, Special Screenings, Events and with Directors, Producers and Stars and Cast in attendance on most evenings has propelled this festival's popularity with media and industry alike. The exciting two-day Seminar Series on "The Collaborative Art of Filmmaking" has an amazing array of Academy Award winners and top people in the fields participating to standing room only. Categories of competition: Features: Directing, Cinematography, Screenplay, Documentaries, Acting and Audience Awards. Shorts: Directing, Story, Animation, Comedy and Audience Awards. Entrance Fees $50 Features $40 Shorts Film Format Features 35mm or Beta SP, Shorts Beta Sp or DVD. You may go to the website www.newportbeachfilmfest.com or "Without A Box" for an Entry Form.
