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

VARIETY – 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 NewportBeachFilmFest.com.