When: May 3, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Where: Newport Beach Film Festival, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Tickets: $35.00- The fee includes entry into the Swedish Spotlight film and entrance into the post-screening party, with free food, an open bar, and entertainment (21+)
For tickets: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2011


From April 28 - May 3, 2011, the 12th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase over 350 films from across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural events. Each year the festival hosts nightly International Spotlight events at Fashion Island. On May 3, 2011 The Swedish Spotlight will pay homage to the film industry and celebrate the extensive Swedish history and culture whose influence has inspired many aspects of art across all mediums. The evening will feature a film screening of Simple Simon, directed by Andreas Öhman. The screening is followed by a gala celebration of Swedish film, food and culture and the evening will include a diverse crowd of filmmakers, actors, and film aficionados.