Film Submissions

Submissions for the Newport Beach Film Festival’s (NBFF) 25th Year will open January 1, 2024.  The NBFF is internationally recognized as one of Southern California’s leading film events, we host eight days of 350+ film screenings, 58,000+ attendees., NBFF provides a great platform to spread the word about your film.

Our programming team is here to support you throughout the entire Festival process. A filmmaker’s greatest resource, NBFF programmers help with everything from the marketing of your film to the enhancement of your Newport Beach experience. Our team deeply cares about Filmmakers, their process, and the creative integrity of filmmaking; we want you to have the best Festival experience possible.

Review our application process at https://filmfreeway.com/NewportBeachFilmFestival.

Application Dates:

January 1, 2024 | Appilcations Open
February 23, 2024 | Early Bird Deadline
March 29, 2024 | Spring Deadline
April 26, 2024 | April Deadline
May 24, 2024 | Summer Deadline
June 28, 2024 | Regular Deadline