The Newport Beach Public Library hosts an array of speakers on various topics on the filmmaking process. All events are free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
11:00 a.m. Variety Top Cinematographers to Watch
Panelists: Toby Oliver (Get Out), Kira Kelly (13th), John Conroy (Penny Dreadful, Broadchurch), Matthew Jensen (Wonderwoman, Fantastic Four), Jaron Presant (HitRECord on TV), Mike Gioulakis (IT follows, Split), Alexis Zabe (Zhai)
1:00 p.m. Screenwriters Discuss Adaptations for Film and TV
Panelists: Kirk Ellis (HBO's John Adams) Bryce Zabel (The Last Battle) Jackie Zabel (The Last Battle)
3:00 p.m. Youth Showcase Presented by ShieferChopShop
4:30 p.m. Visual Effects for Movies
Panelists: Arthur Jeppe (Big Hero 6, Frozen) and Dave Schneipp (NBFF)
For more information about the festival go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
The seminars are presented thanks to a grant from the Newport Beach City Arts Commission.
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