The Newport Beach Film Festival is expanding its horizons with the launch of the Newport Beach TV Fest, set to take place from June 5 to June 8 at the Lido Theater and The Port Theater in Newport Beach, Calif. This four-day event aims to celebrate television artistry and creative achievements, bringing together industry professionals and audiences for a unique showcase of established and emerging talent, networks, and streaming services.
Scheduled strategically right before the Emmy nomination voting window and as For Your Consideration (FYC) events wrap up, the Newport Beach TV Fest plans to attract a large gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside of Los Angeles or New York. The festival aims to honor creativity in television and provide a platform for innovative storytelling in front of a dynamic audience.
The Newport Beach TV Fest will feature a variety of events and programs, including the TV Awards Showcase for both comedy and drama, an unscripted spotlight, cast reunions, fan-favorite screenings, and a showrunners panel.
In recent years, the Newport Beach Film Festival has expanded its recognition to include TV talent, such as Eugene Levy and Sheryl Lee Ralph, who have received prestigious awards for their contributions to television. Other honorees have included David Alan Grier, Wendi McClendon-Covey, Jane Lynch, Ewan McGregor, and the cast of “Star Trek: Outer Decks.”
Gregg Schwenk, CEO and executive director of the Newport Beach Film Festival, expressed excitement about the expansion into television, highlighting the dynamic landscape of storytelling and the festival’s mission to celebrate contemporary television talent. The Newport Beach TV Fest aims to solidify Newport Beach as a premier destination for the industry’s brightest stars.
Former TV Academy chairman/CEO Bryce Zabel and his wife Jackie Zabel have been announced as honorary chairs for the Newport Beach TV Fest. The Zabels, known for creating the limited series “Pandemic” and producing the WWII feature film “The Last Battle,” bring a wealth of experience to the festival.
With its focus on honoring television creativity and talent, the Newport Beach TV Fest is set to become a must-attend event for industry professionals and TV enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new addition to the Newport Beach entertainment scene.
