12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival To Showcase Exclusive Screenings Of Asian Cinema

April 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Newport Beach, Calif. – On Monday, May 2nd, 2011 the 12th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Asian Showcase, an evening celebration of Asian cinema and culture. The event will feature premiere screenings of acclaimed Asian films, followed by a festive post screening gala. Representing Korea, China and Japan, the Asian Showcase will give filmgoers an opportunity to experience Asian film and culture at its finest. The Asian Showcase will feature the regional premieres of “Harmony” as the Korean Spotlight, “Go Lala Go” as the Chinese Spotlight, and “Redline” as the Japanese Spotlight.
 “Harmony” is a crowd-pleasing tale that is sure to play on the heartstrings as we follow one woman’s journey to create a prison choir. “Go Lala Go”, based on the best-selling novel, was a box office mega-hit in China and stars Xu Jinglei, as a modern business woman faced with the challenge of love or career.  A Japanese anime sensation, “Redline” is an ultra cool ride on an extreme global auto race.  This animated festival favorite is a true visual spectacle.
   The films will screen on Monday May 2nd, 2011 at the Edwards Big Newport 6, 300 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Attendees can choose one of the three Showcase films and participate in the after gala event.
Monday, May 2nd, 2011

7:00 p.m. – “Harmony” (2010, Korea, 114 min)
7:15 p.m.  – “Go Lala Go!” (2010, China, 111 min)
7:30 p.m. – “Redline” (2010, Japan, 101 min)

“The Newport Beach Film Festival consistently seeks to bring the best in Asian cinema to Orange County”, stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival. “The artists from China, Japan, and South Korea clearly reflect some of the strongest filmmaking in the world. We are greatly honored to be working with such a distinguished array of talent.”
   The post-screening celebration will take place at the Koi Pond Courtyard in the center of Fashion Island. The event will included select tastings from top Orange County restaurants, traditional entertainment as well as multiple DJs.  
Hosted bar by Stella Artois and Absolut.
For ticket and information and updates visit http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com

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About The Newport Beach Film Festival
Celebrated as one of the leading film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a prestigious multicultural event, attracting over 52,000 attendees to Southern California. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the Festival focuses on showcasing a fresh and diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe. Located along the pristine Orange County coastline, the Newport Beach Film Festival offers attendees an optimal setting to experience filmmaking at its best. With its action packed slate of film screenings, red carpet galas, international spotlights, nightly receptions, compelling conversations with filmmakers, fashion shows, music performances and industry seminars, the Newport Beach Film Festival has quickly gained recognition among filmmakers and audiences worldwide. The twelfth annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 28th -May 5th, 2011 and will spotlight over 350 films from around the world. http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com

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One of the leading film festivals in the US, the NBFF is a prestigious multicultural event, attracting over 52,000 attendees. Located along the Orange County coastline, it offers attendees an optimal setting to experience filmmaking at its best.