Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2026 Honorees
Key Takeaways
- Taraji P. Henson receives the Artist of Distinction Award.
- The festival honors take place on October 18 at Balboa Bay Resort.
- Variety's '10 Actors to Watch' will be recognized during the event.
- The festival features a documentary on Peter Frampton and the Hollywood Vampires.
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The 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival honors will recognize Taraji P. Henson with the Artist of Distinction Award, Jack O’Connell with the Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award, and Mckenna Grace with the Spotlight Award. Additional honorees include Sosie Bacon and casting director Sarah Finn.
The festival schedule includes a variety of special events, such as screenings for Justin Hartley, Jonás Cuarón, and Gemma Chan. The event will conclude with a documentary on the Hollywood Vampires and will be broadcast on PBS SoCal in January.
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