Canadian Films Showing at the Newport Beach Film Festival April 28, 2011

Canadian Films Showing:

A Beginner’s Guide To Endings - 5/5/11, 7:00 PM, Lido Theatre
Upon learning they only have a few days left to live, three brothers set off to rectify a lifetime of mistakes.

Beyond Gay: The Politics of Prize –
#1: 4/29/11, 5:00 PM, Triangle 4 - #2: 5/4/11, 3:00 PM, Triangle 2
An in depth look at the global struggle of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community to fight for equality and acceptance whilst maintaining their pride and dignity.

The Clean Bin Project - 5/3/11, 3:00 PM, Triangle 6
Is it possible to live completely waste free? Follow a couple as they try to tackle this serious topic of waste reduction while being presented with optimism, humor, and inspiration.

The High Cost of Living –
#1: 5/2/11, 7:30 PM, Lido Theatre - #2: 5/5/11, 4:30 PM, Triangle 4
This dark drama centers on the burgeoning relationship between an unlikely pair. Their paths fatefully collide one night in an event that will irrevocably change their lives forever.

How To Boil A Frog - 5/4/11, 7:30 PM, Triangle 5
How to Boil a Frog is a comedic documentary that uses facts, humor and personal solutions to examine the problem of too many people using up too much of our little planet.

Out of the Shadows - 5/5/11, 8:30 PM, Triangle 7
A group of skiers makes their film debut as they shred the mountains of British Columbia with uninhibited passion.

Raging Boll - 5/5/11, 8:00 PM, Triangle 1
A film director, Uwe Boll, who is considered to be the Ed Wood of this generation tackles both the Hollywood establishment and his harshest internet critics.

Sounds Like A Revolution - 5/3/11, 8:00 PM, Triangle 5
Sounds Like a Revolution is pro-active and an energizing documentary about a new generation of activist musicians who are living proof that music is an important and
powerful tool in the ongoing struggle for social change.

Closing Night Gala: Please join us for the closing night gala at Lido Village hosted by Riviera Magazine with top entertainment and hors d'oeuvres prepared by award winning restaurants. Hosted bar by Stella Artois and Absolut.

Official Website: http://www.newportbeachfilmfestival.com