Newport Beach Film Festival To Showcase Exclusive Screening Of Mexican Cinema

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - April 16, 2015 - PRLog -- Newport Beach, Calif.(April 2015) – On Wednesday, April 29^th, 2015 the Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Mexican Spotlight, an evening celebration of Mexican cinema and culture. The Spotlight will screen the regional premiere of the Mexican feature film One for the Road (En el Último Trago).

One for the Road is a comedy packed journey following three eighty-somethings on an unexpected road trip into unknown territory in order to fulfill the dying wish of a lifelong friend. One for the Road is directed byJack Zagha Kababieand starsLuis Bayardo, Eduardo Manzano, José Carlos Ruiz and Pedro Weber 'Chatanuga'.

“The Festival is exceptionally proud to showcase such strong Latino cinema,” stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival. “One for the Road is a must see film that exceptionally blends heartfelt comedy, friendship and adventure.”

The Mexican Spotlight film will screen at 8:00pm on Wednesday, April 29^th, 2015 at Edwards Big Newport (300 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach, CA 92660). The post-screening celebration will take place at 10:00pm at the Via Lido Plaza (3425 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663). The event will feature tastings from top Orange County restaurants and a hosted bar by Stella Artois Beer, Rémy Cointreau and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

The 2015 Newport Beach Film Festival Mexican Spotlight is supported by Via Lido Plaza, Hoy Magazine, OC Weekly, Para Todos, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Mexico Tourism Board.

Admission to the Mexican Spotlight film and post-screening celebration is $45.

Post-screening celebration only is $25 / Film screening only is $20

The minimum age for attendees is 21 years old.

For ticket and information please visit: http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com

About The Newport Beach Film Festival

Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the NBFF focuses on showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe. The 16^th annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 23rd – April 30th and will spotlight over 350 films from around the world.

About Newport Beach, California

Nestled among golden stretches of pristine Pacific coastline between Los Angeles and San Diego, Newport Beach epitomizes the casually sophisticated lifestyle of Southern California. This idyllic seaside destination is widely celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant yachting community alongside stylish accommodations, eclectic coastal cuisine and upscale shopping. Ranked among the “Top 10 Resort Towns in the U.S.,” Newport Beach also is distinguished as one of the country’s “Top 10 Best Family Beaches.” A mild climate and picturesque backdrop minutes from the newly expanded Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA) offers year-round appeal. For more information on Newport Beach or for a complimentary visitor guide, please visit our website www.visitnewportbeach.com, or call (800) 94-COAST