Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, Kiernan Shipka Added as Newport Beach Fest Honorees

Margaret Qualley and Bobby Cannavale are among the names being added to the starry line-up of honorees at the Newport Beach Film Festival, which runs Oct. 17-24. In addition, the fest announced a screening of “The Last Showgirl” on Oct. 20 that will be followed by a Q&A with director Gia Coppola, writer Kate Gersten and actor Kiernan Shipka. Shipka, who stars opposite Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis in the film, will also receive the Artist of Distinction Award at the event. Also being honored are “Inside Out 2” screenwriters Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein, who are receiving the Artist of Distinction Award – Screenwriting following a special screening and conversation of the animated hit on Oct. 19.

Qualley (currently appearing in “The Substance”) will receive the Spotlight Award and Cannavale (now in “Ezra”) will be recognized with the Artist of Distinction Award during the festival’s awards brunch taking place on Oct. 20. Previously announced honorees include Nicolas Cage, Joan Chen, Colman Domingo, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Sheryl Lee Ralph, George MacKay, Diane Warren and June Squibb. The brunch will also include a conversation with Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch and a presentation of the Legends and Groundbreakers Award to Amy Poehler.

The festival will also be celebrating those behind the camera with the just-announced Master of the Frame panel with leading industry cinematographers on Oct. 19. Current participants include Alice Brooks (“Wicked”) and Lawrence Sher (“Joker: Folie à Deux.”)

The luxury lifestyle film festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a wide selection of international films including buzzy titles like “Blitz,” “Nightbitch” and “The Piano Lesson.” For Festival passes, tickets, and complete line-up, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com.

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