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Saturday, April 18, 2015

16th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF ITALIAN CINEMA






Festival Will Spotlight the Regional Premiere of “Do You Remember Me?”
Followed by Celebration of Italian Culture, Fashion and Music

Newport Beach, Calif. (Saturday, April 18, 2015) – On Tuesday, April 28th 2015 the 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Italian Spotlight, an evening celebration of Italian cinema and culture. The event will feature the Orange County premiere of the highly acclaimed film, Do You Remember Me? (Ti Ricordi Di Me) (2014), followed by a festive post-screening gala.
Director Rolando Ravello brings together an excellent cast that flawlessly fills Do You Remember Me? with brilliant comedy, wit, and performances that are worthy of praise. A modern fairy tale, the story focuses on two people who meet in their therapist’s office and embark on an unexpected courtship. With its outstanding script and on-screen chemistry, Do You Remember  Me? Is a beautiful film that is both romantic and complex.

“The Festival continues a proud tradition of presenting the very best in Italian Cinema. Do You Remember Me? is a festival and critical favorite. We are very excited to screen Rolando Ravello’s newest work,” stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival.

The Spotlight film, Do You Remember Me?, will screen on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. at Triangle Square Cinemas (1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627). The post-screening celebration will take place at the SOCO Courtyard (3303 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).

The event will include select tastings from top Orange County restaurants, traditional entertainment as well as multiple DJs.  Hosted bar by Stella Artois, Rémy Cointreau and Tito’s Vodka.
The Newport Beach Film Festival Italian Spotlight is supported by SOCO, Italian Heritage Culture Foundation, Instituto Italiano di Cultura – Los Angeles, L’Italo Americano, Consulate General of Italy – Los Angeles, Italian Film Commission, Italian American Museum Los Angeles, L'Italo-Americano, Italia.org, and Portal Languages. Admission to the Italian Spotlight film and the post-screening party is $45.00.  Post-screening party only is $30.00
For ticket information and updates visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com



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 55,000 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 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 23th – 30th, 2015 and will spotlight over 350 films from around the world.



Festival Contact: Italian Spotlight Event Contact:
Cory Ceizler Name: Andrea Zavala
Quartararo & Associates (Q&A) Email: italyspotlight.nbff@gmail.com
Cory@QandAMarketing  Phone: (951) 907-0174
(818) 497-7750

Monday, March 14, 2011

ITALIAN SUPERSTAR JOVANOTTI CONFIRMED FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL BONNAROO 2011 in USA

Italy's number one recording artist Jovanotti announces his appearance at the 10th edition of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN. The Tuscan singer, songwriter and rapper to the now legendary event’s line-up marks the first-ever performance by an Italian artist at the Festival. Jovanotti's Bonnaroo set will also be the first by a new generation Italian language star at a major US rock festival.

Jovanotti's 12th studio album Ora (Now) debuted at number one in Italy the week of February 1, 2011 and includes special guests Michael Franti and Amadou & Mariam. Italy’s premier music ambassador — who has shared the stage with peers around the world such as Juanes, Bono and Bob Geldof — is the obvious choice for Bonnaroo’s International Mash Up Stage on Saturday, June 11, which will be curated by Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello. This will be Jovanotti’s only US concert date for 2011.

The Festival runs from June 9-12 in Manchester, TN for more information on purchasing tickets: