Newport Beach Film Festival Celebrates Stars of Tomorrow, Honoring Pioneers and Legends in Industry
This Monday at 7:30 pm, PBS SoCal will air the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, a celebration of up-and-coming actors who have made a name for themselves in Hollywood. The evening features Variety's annual list of "10 Actors to Watch," now boasting an impressive 35 stars who have gone on to receive Academy Award nominations and wins.
Among this year's honorees are Chase Infiniti from "One Battle After Another" and Miles Caton, a newcomer who recently made his film debut in the breakout movie "Sinners." Both artists were visibly moved by their experiences at the festival, with Infiniti reflecting on the opportunity to work alongside industry giants like Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Mari Yamamoto took the stage to pay tribute to her "Rental Family" co-star Brendan Fraser, who received the Icon Award for his contributions to film. Fraser recalled a memorable experience while filming in Japan, where he risked his safety to ensure Yamamoto's well-being.
Other notable honorees include Milly Alcock ("Supergirl"), Ella Anderson ("Song Sung Blue"), and Jay Lycurgo ("Steve"). Alumni from past "10 Actors to Watch" lists were also recognized for their outstanding achievements, including Tessa Thompson, Jenny Slate, and Kerry Condon.
The evening's event featured speeches and interviews with honorees, who shared stories about their journeys in the industry. Mark Hamill, a veteran actor known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker, spoke candidly about his experiences at various stages of his career, from his early days on stage to his current success in voiceover work.
Former Variety editor Steven Gaydos was awarded the Arts Champion Award and took the opportunity to pay tribute to Hamill. Gaydos revealed that he had auditioned for a role in one of Hamill's films but ultimately didn't get the part.
The evening culminated with the presentation of Variety's Legends and Groundbreakers Award to Scarlett Johansson, who recently made her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great." In accepting the award, Johansson expressed her gratitude to the pioneering artists who paved the way for her own success in directing.
The 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors is available to stream on PBS SoCal's website and offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the talents of Hollywood's rising stars alongside industry legends.
This Monday at 7:30 pm, PBS SoCal will air the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, a celebration of up-and-coming actors who have made a name for themselves in Hollywood. The evening features Variety's annual list of "10 Actors to Watch," now boasting an impressive 35 stars who have gone on to receive Academy Award nominations and wins.
Among this year's honorees are Chase Infiniti from "One Battle After Another" and Miles Caton, a newcomer who recently made his film debut in the breakout movie "Sinners." Both artists were visibly moved by their experiences at the festival, with Infiniti reflecting on the opportunity to work alongside industry giants like Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Mari Yamamoto took the stage to pay tribute to her "Rental Family" co-star Brendan Fraser, who received the Icon Award for his contributions to film. Fraser recalled a memorable experience while filming in Japan, where he risked his safety to ensure Yamamoto's well-being.
Other notable honorees include Milly Alcock ("Supergirl"), Ella Anderson ("Song Sung Blue"), and Jay Lycurgo ("Steve"). Alumni from past "10 Actors to Watch" lists were also recognized for their outstanding achievements, including Tessa Thompson, Jenny Slate, and Kerry Condon.
The evening's event featured speeches and interviews with honorees, who shared stories about their journeys in the industry. Mark Hamill, a veteran actor known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker, spoke candidly about his experiences at various stages of his career, from his early days on stage to his current success in voiceover work.
Former Variety editor Steven Gaydos was awarded the Arts Champion Award and took the opportunity to pay tribute to Hamill. Gaydos revealed that he had auditioned for a role in one of Hamill's films but ultimately didn't get the part.
The evening culminated with the presentation of Variety's Legends and Groundbreakers Award to Scarlett Johansson, who recently made her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great." In accepting the award, Johansson expressed her gratitude to the pioneering artists who paved the way for her own success in directing.
The 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors is available to stream on PBS SoCal's website and offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the talents of Hollywood's rising stars alongside industry legends.
I think it's so cool that they're celebrating the "Stars of Tomorrow" this year! 
Those newcomers like Miles Caton who made his film debut in "Sinners" are super talented and deserve all the love. 
It's also awesome to see legends like Mark Hamill being honored, sharing their experiences and inspiring the next gen. 
I mean, can you imagine getting to audition for a role with someone as iconic as Luke Skywalker? 
Steven Gaydos' story is also super heartwarming! 
The whole event feels like a big ol' celebration of film love and community. Can't wait to stream it on PBS SoCal! 
Like, how many times can they actually make a list of "10 Actors to Watch" and still have so many winners? I mean, 35 out of who-knows-how-many? It's a pretty short shelf life for being on that list. And what about the actual actors themselves? Are we just supposed to believe that all these up-and-comers are just magically landing roles with legends like Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio? 
Come on, folks, show us some proof.
I tried to watch the festival honors and had to pause like 5 times because my video kept buffering. Anyway, nice to see some new talent getting recognized, but it feels like all the awards are being given out already...like what's the point of honoring a star if they're gonna be done with their film in a year? 
Also, I'm not sure why Mark Hamill was asked to speak about his experiences on stage when voiceover work is where he's been doing most of his acting lately. Just saying 
they got so many talented actors from "one battle after another" & "sinners" i need to watch those movies ASAP! 
chase infiniti & miles caton are literally my new fave actors, i love how they're being celebrated for their work! 
he's such a legend and i love that mari yamamoto gave him the icon award 
mark hamill was so inspiring to listen to too, i mean who wouldn't want to be lucas skywalker? 
anyway, scarlett johansson is an amazing director and it's about time she got the legends & groundbreakers award 
can't wait to stream the festival honors on pbs so cal!
. and i'm also thinking why do they only show it on PBS SoCal? can we get it on Netflix or Hulu too plz? 
