City Calendar

With the generous support of the City of Newport Beach Arts Commission, the Newport Beach Film Festival is proud to present a series of interactive panels and seminars that focus on the art and process of filmmaking and entertainment.

This free educational event will feature talented and distinguished film industry professionals. The Festival invites you to attend and go behind the scenes with some of the industry’s leading filmmakers as they share their extensive knowledge and insight into the business and art of today’s entertainment industry.

1:00PM - 2:00PM - Diversity in Film and TV Music (Presented by Costa Communications)

• Ray Costa - Moderator (Costa Communications)
• Pinar Toprak (Krypton TV, Justice League)
• Blake Neely (The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl)
• Marco Beltrami (Logan, 3:10 to Yuma, A Quiet Place)
• Carlos José Alvarez (9, American)
• Alex Geringas (Pitch Perfect 3, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!)

3:00PM - 4:00PM - Heroes of the Editing Room: Editing Panel

Come hear from top industry editors as they discuss the challenges and process of editing and bringing to life some of your favorite superhero movies.

• Scott Arundale - Moderator (Chapman University)
• Dan Lebental (Iron Man, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp)
• Zene Baker (Thor: Ragnarok)
• Craig Alpert (Deadpool 2)
• Debbie Berman (Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming)

The Seminar Series is FREE. No tickets are required. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Free on site parking available.

*Panelists are subject to change*

More information on festival seminars can be found at www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/event/seminars.

All seminars are free thanks in part to a Cultural Arts Grant from the Newport Beach City Arts Commission