Who said there isn’t anything going on in Newport on a Thursday night in March? newportFILM partnered with Newport Art Museum for a spectacular night of food, friends, fine art, film & fun sponsored by LIBBY KIRWIN REAL ESTATE! Thank you to supporting sponsors… Jonathan Edwards Winery, 22 Bowen’s, Lois Vaughan Piano, The Strand Hotel, New York, NY, Minuteman Press, Rhode Island …
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3RD ANNUAL WINTER FRIEND-RAISER: WARHOL
What a night! 250 of Newport’s most fun & fabulous came out to support newportFILM at their 3rd Annual Winter Friend-Raiser: Warhol at Christie’s Saturday, March 1 with a night of disco dancing, silent auction bidding, “Screen Test” Flip Book posing & more… A huge thanks to sponsors SeaMist Skin Rejuvenation Center, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, Jonathan Edwards …
MAIDENTRIP
Over 345 folks from Newport’s sailing community & beyond came to the Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center for a screening of the documentary Maidentrip! Huge thanks to our presenting co-sponsors: Team One Newport& Gill North America and The Clarke Cooke House for providing Chowder for everyone to enjoy! Photo Credit: ©Quisan Taylor-Lawhon
From Sundance To Spring…
Spring is just around the corner (yes, aldready!) & we are working hard to slate some of our Sundance Film Festival favorites. Kicking off the year viewing some of the most anticipated documentaries on the circuit is always an exciting jump-start to planning the season ahead. In no particular order, here are our top 7 picks from this year’s …
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Norman Bird Sanctuary
every month we like to feature a fellow local-non-profit or do-gooder that we love & that we think you will love too. this month’s spotlight is one that you may know well but has something new to share. read below for the exciting news… WHO: norman bird sanctuary WHAT: established in 1949 at the bequest of …
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It’s Sundance Time of Year…
It’s that time of year again! The annual filmophile festival known as Sundance kicks off today & we could not be more excited for what the documentaries this coming week will have in store. newportFILM Executive Director Terri Conners & Artistic Director / Programmer Andrea van Beuren are en route to Salt Lake City, UT …
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BLOOD BROTHER
Thank you to everyone who came out to view this amazing story. A very powerful message of giving during the holiday season. Huge thanks to our sponsors… presenting sponsor LIBBY KIRWIN REAL ESTATE, event partner AIDS Care Ocean State, year-round supporting sponsor The Strand Hotel, New York, NY, year-round media sponsors The Newport Daily News & Rhode Island Public Radio. As …
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: child and family
cue the singing, clapping & dancing… “WE ARE FAMILY. i got all my….” (sorry – we had to). this month’s community spotlight is all about the love and support of others and not just for the holiday season. this organization is dedicated to giving and helping all year long… WHO: child and family WHAT: a private non-profit service provider devoted to …
THE SHORT GAME educational outreach at pell elementary
200+ students, parents & faculty stayed after school to watch the super funny & inspiring documentary, THE SHORT GAME at the Pell Elementary School. Produced by Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel and starring the world’s most talented young golfers, this film was entertaining for both kids & adults alike. Thank you to 99 Restaurant for providing …
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VIDEO: newportFILM with Child & Family on ABC6 6/27
newportFILM partnered with Child & Family as a joint fundraiser to show the inspiring documentary, “Girl Rising” on June 27, 2013. This event was the kick off to Child & Family’s annual “Au Courant” fashion show fundraiser the following night.
VIDEO: newportFILM on Fox’s The Rhode Show, 2011
A clip of Katie Whittemore from newportFILM on Fox’s The Rhode Show promoting the 2011 Summer Outdoor season.