Shots from the Film Fest

The Newport Beach Film Festival makes its annual visit to Orange County theaters.

THE OCCASIONS Screenings and receptions to celebrate eight days and nights of the 10th annual Newport Beach Film Festival at various locations

THE BUZZ The festival was a smash hit, with a number of sold-out screenings, many packed parties and appearances by actors and actresses.

THE SPECIALS Those in the know got tickets to movies they might not get a chance to see anywhere else, such as films about John Lautner and Maynard Dixon, and short animated treasures from the Disney vault.