16th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF ITALIAN CINEMA

Festival Will Spotlight the Regional Premiere of “Do You Remember Me?”

Followed by Celebration of Italian Culture, Fashion and Music

Newport Beach, Calif. (Saturday, April 18, 2015) – On Tuesday, April 28th 2015 the 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present its Italian Spotlight, an evening celebration of Italian cinema and culture. The event will feature the Orange County premiere of the highly acclaimed film, Do You Remember Me? (Ti Ricordi Di Me) (2014), followed by a festive post-screening gala.
Director Rolando Ravello brings together an excellent cast that flawlessly fills Do You Remember Me? with brilliant comedy, wit, and performances that are worthy of praise. A modern fairy tale, the story focuses on two people who meet in their therapist’s office and embark on an unexpected courtship. With its outstanding script and on-screen chemistry, Do You Remember  Me? Is a beautiful film that is both romantic and complex.

“The Festival continues a proud tradition of presenting the very best in Italian Cinema. Do You Remember Me? is a festival and critical favorite. We are very excited to screen Rolando Ravello’s newest work,” stated Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival.

The Spotlight film, Do You Remember Me?, will screen on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. at Triangle Square Cinemas (1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627). The post-screening celebration will take place at the SOCO Courtyard (3303 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).

The event will include select tastings from top Orange County restaurants, traditional entertainment as well as multiple DJs.  Hosted bar by Stella Artois, Rémy Cointreau and Tito’s Vodka.
The Newport Beach Film Festival Italian Spotlight is supported by SOCO, Italian Heritage Culture Foundation, Instituto Italiano di Cultura – Los Angeles, L’Italo Americano, Consulate General of Italy – Los Angeles, Italian Film Commission, Italian American Museum Los Angeles, L'Italo-Americano, Italia.org, and Portal Languages. Admission to the Italian Spotlight film and the post-screening party is $45.00.  Post-screening party only is $30.00
For ticket information and updates visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com

About The Newport Beach Film Festival
Celebrated as one of the leading film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach Film Festival has evolved into a prestigious multicultural event, attracting over 55,000 attendees to Southern California. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the Festival focuses on showcasing a fresh and diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the globe. Located along the pristine Orange County coastline, the Newport Beach Film Festival offers attendees an optimal setting to experience filmmaking at its best. With its action packed slate of film screenings, red carpet galas, international spotlights, nightly receptions, compelling conversations with filmmakers, fashion shows, music performances and industry seminars, the Newport Beach Film Festival has quickly gained recognition among filmmakers and audiences worldwide. The 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 23th – 30th, 2015 and will spotlight over 350 films from around the world.



Festival Contact: Italian Spotlight Event Contact:
Cory Ceizler Name: Andrea Zavala
Quartararo & Associates (Q&A) Email: italyspotlight.nbff@gmail.com
Cory@QandAMarketing  Phone: (951) 907-0174
(818) 497-7750

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Milan Fashion Week 2009

Its that time of year again, when top designers showcase their Fall fashion lines in one of the top Italian fashion capitals in the world, Milan. Designers such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbanna, Armani were showing off new trends with artistic loud flare.
Check out the latest on Milan Fashion Week:

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PERONI -- The Italian Beer That's Making A Come Back--Trendy & Italian.

Peroni beer, the Italian beer that you never really got to indulge in because it was never that common here in the United States. Well, guess what..with every new year comes change and now more than ever Peroni has rolled out the red carpet to reintroduce the best traditional Italian beer out there. When you think Italian, you don't really think beer, but I will say say when I think beer and Italian, the only thing that comes to mind is PERONI. I can remember as a small child being in Italy and sitting with my nonno at the table and he and my father drinking Peroni beer out of brown bottles. As I got older, and my trips to Italy got more frequent, the Peroni was still there..its like a national icon. I will say, its a great beer and just tastes so natural.

To help bring the Italian beer back to its greatness, Peroni is launching a wonderful campaign to appeal to the younger demographics, of course of legal drinking age. More recently they were the sponsors for a massive fashion show in Canada. They're becoming a brand that wants to appeal to the generations and getting back to the mainstream is just what they need. So, support our Italian brands, like Peroni and look for it next time you want to try a different type of beer. Its all about Peroni.

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Gianni Versace's Miami Mansion Now Open To The Public.

I will say open to the public with a substantial amount of money to spend. Fellow Calabrese and the late fashion icon Gianni Versace was murdered in 1997 at this lavish Miami mansion by a serial killer. The world mourned one of the greatest fashion designers of our time. His family helped carry the Versace name on by growing the fashion house into one of the most exclusive brands in the world. After the murder of Versace, his family sold the estate to a telecom mogul who keeps the mansion open for the public and weekend travel stays. The price tag on the estate runs from $1,200 a night to $10,000 a night. Depending on which room you sleep in. I am saddened that such an amazing person like Gianni Versace lost his life to such a horrible crime, now at least they are letting the memory of Versace live on in the home where he once lived.

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Miami Becoming The New Fashion Capital For Italian Designers.

In the latest and greatest fashion news, the Consult General of Italy announced that Italian fashion designers have begun working with local South Florida officials and businesses in an effort to start collaborating on opening branches of their exclusive fashion houses in Miami. With the economy in such turmoil, this new found venture and investment has created a sense of excitement in the fashion industry. They forecast this will lead to an increase in revenue for Miami. Not only are Italians in love with Miami for travel and leisure, but now Miami will become a major player in the world of Italian fashion. Like I always say, Italians love Miami. I know I do.

Check out the full story here:

http://cbs4.com/local/Miami.Fashion.Mecca.2.878287.html

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Italian Fashion Powerhouse, GUCCI, Teams Up With Rihanna For A Charity Collection.

If you love Gucci and Rihanna, then this is a collection you want to see. Fashion powerhouse Gucci, has announced they will be unveiling a mega fashion collection featuring the gorgeous Rihanna. Gucci decided in order to relate to younger generations and truly dedicate themselves to helping charity and the UNICEF organization they needed a modern fashion icon such as mega pop star, Rihanna. The collection features exclusive handbags with tattoo emblems representing the Gucci name. A portion of the proceeds with be benefiting the UNICEF charity.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Family Purchases Exclusive Villa Estate in Tuscany. Agritourism Never Looked So Good.

When you hear Salvatore Ferragamo you think "Shoes," gorgeous shoes. Well, Ferragamo through the years has evolved into an international fashion powerhouse since the times of Salvatore Ferragamo's small shoe business. I love fashion and I love travel. I mean, I'm Italian==of course I love these two things.

I was actually watching one of my favorite shows on NYCTV 22 and caught an episode of Video Fashion-behind the label, with Judith Licht. She did an expose on the Salvatore Ferragamo label and interviewed the entire Ferragamo family. She began with interviews on the traditional business but then what I discovered about the Ferragamo family is that they own different travel, hotel and villa estate businesses in Tuscany, Italy.

Judith Licht broadcasted her interview from the very exclusive Tuscany estate owned by the Ferragamo's called, "IL BORRO." Just breath-taking. An estate with views that you can only dream of, rustic, but yet high-end. They feature and offer everything on this estate. Agri-tourism, wine-making, wedding catering, and high end stays. This is the stuff you can dream of and actually visit. Now, if you have the cash flow to finance a trip to this locale, then great. But if you don't, I strongly suggest just checking it out online. It opens your eyes to the magnificent destinations in the world, especially Italy.

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The Launch of the Italian American Network.

If you're looking for all things Italian American then you can now tune into the newly formed Italian American Network. An online based site that features programming from fashion to travel, and interviews--this channel is for all things Italian American.

For more information please visit:

http://www.italianamericannetwork.com/

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