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NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION
2015-16 CULTURAL ARTS GRANT APPLICATION
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Newport Beach Film Festival
Popular Name of Organization
33-0886863
Legal Name (if different)Federal Tax ID No.
2000 Quail Street
Mailing Address
Newport Beach 92660
City Zip
___Lohanne Cook_________________________________________________949 751 8473_______
Contact Name Telephone
__________________lohanne.cook @newportbeachfilmfest.com___www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
FAX e-mail Web Site
Newport Beach and greater Southern California
Geographical Area Served
Have you received a City of Newport Beach Cultural Arts Grant before? _Yes__ If so, when? 2001-2015_
Year organization was founded 1991 Number of paid staff __11___ # of active volunteers __10-
(year round) and 500 (seasonal)_
Total amount requested: (from request line of project budget) $ __12,840_______
Estimated number of people in Newport Beach that the proposed project(s) will serve: 800-1000__
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CULTURAL ARTS GRANT APPLICATION
1.Briefly describe below your organization’s purpose, mission, and goals.
The Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase a diverse selection of over 300 independent and studio
films from around the globe including feature length narrative, documentary, animated, and industry
seminars, and the following programs: Actions Sports Film Series, Art, Architecture + Design Film series,
Environmental film series, Music Film Series, Family Film series, Youth Film filmmaking with its awards
programs such as Audience, Honors, and Jury.
The Festival seeks to foster an interest in the study and appreciation of film and emboldens people of all
ages and backgrounds to participate. The Festival integrates the local community, including educational
institutions, arts organizations, governments, businesses, and other non-profit organizations into all
aspects of our event. The festival provides volunteer and internship opportunities to members of the
community year round. The Newport Beach Film Festival’s goal is to provide cultural enrichment, family
entertainment, and education to the residents of Newport Beach and surrounding areas through the
medium of cinema. The Festival supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic works
of filmmakers from around the globe and proudly embraces the passion, independent spirit and vision of
these emerging talented artists. The Festival brings a dynamic international film program, distinguished
industry professionals and enriching educational and cultural opportunities to our community
2. Identify and describe why there is a need in the Newport Beach Community for your proposed
project/program. Include a quantitative description of the need and on what you based your findings
(i.e. “Based on a study done by the PTA, there are one hundred children in the 4th-6th grades at
Newport Elementary who have had no training with musical instruments.” ) Describe how you have
determined that your organization is the best organization for the proposed project/program.
The 2015 Seminar Series and Special Screenings attracted large numbers of interest attendees. The public
enjoyed the unique perspective and insights that our panelists bought to the event. The diverse nature of
our speakers and the broad spectrum of disciplines represented allowed for wonderful and thought-
provoking discussions and informative Q&As The diversified subjects of the Filmmaking Seminar series
offered attendees a forum of information, ideas, cultural exchange and a rare opportunity to network and
participate with film industry professionals.
The Festival received strong positive feedback form attendees and panelists. The program adds a welcome
dose of creative energy, wisdom and talent to the community and nurtures the passions and imaginations
of attendees interest in film and the arts. Attendees have been inspired to pursue activities and careers in
entertainment and attend to participate in the cultural events the community directly from participation at
the Seminar and Special Screenings. The filmmakers involved in the panels expressed extreme gratitude
for the welcome platform to discuss their films in depth with a receptive and passionate audience.
We look forward to the 2016 Seminar Program and Special Screenings. The nature of the Festival with its
focus on film as an art form, has successfully prove that ours is the best organization for this program and
for the residents of Newport Beach. The festival is uniquely qualified to recruit, promote and structure a
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Seminar and Special Screening series that is accessible, professional and engaging to the community due
to thee exclusive partnerships with industry organizations.
3. Describe the specific project/program that will be funded by a cultural grant. Include how the proposed
project/program will be implemented and outline a schedule or project timeline, with planned dates and
locations. Identify individuals and groups involved, particularly artists and performers, and describe
their roles and responsibilities. Describe the background and qualifications of your organization and
key personnel to be involved in the program. Remember: the City funds only projects and programs-
not operating expenses. These projects and programs must promote community involvement and
awareness of the arts in Newport Beach.
Is this a new_____ or existing _x__ _ project/program?
We are planning a multi-program series covering several days of the Festival similar to the 2015 Seminar
Series. This will be held starting the first weekend of the Festival and concluding by the Wednesday of
the Festival, at location in Newport Beach and surrounding area.
Past seminar topics have included directing, screenwriting, production design, cinematography, film
music composition, animation, documentary filmmaking, editing, and special effects. A new
crowdfunding panel from Seed & Spark was added this year expanding the program. Our special
screening has allowed filmmakers and audiences to celebrate and interact with one another on a deeper
level.
Artists of past seminars include:Tom Cross (Whiplash), Clea Duvall (Argo, American Horror Story),
Marco Beltrami (World War Z), Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes, Mad Men), Joe Walker (12 Years a
Slave), Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast), John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr. Banks), Evan
Daugherty (Divergent), Matthew Libatique (Black Swan), William Goldenberg (Argo), Mark Isham
(Once Upon a Time: Television) Lalo Schifrin (Mission Impossible), Richard Bare (Green Acres,
Twilight Zone), Richard Sherman (Mary Poppins), Frank Marshall (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Sixth
Sense), Patricia Riggen (Girl in Progress), Rachael Leigh Cook (She’s All That), Aaron Sorkin (Social
Network) Elmer Bernstein (To Kill a Mockingbird), Steve Oedekerk (Bruce Almighty), John Wates
(Polyester), Mark Shaiman (Hairspray), Bobby Moresco (Crash), Mel Sutart (Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory) Cathy Shulman (The Illusionist), John Landis (American Werewolf in London),
Corey Kaplan (The X Files) Melissa Joan hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
The Film Festival personnel, with deep-rooted industry contacts, extensive experience in event
production, outreach and marketing are the key to the participation of such panelists and the execution of
the event. The program will be similar to the 2015 event. The seminar topics and panelists will change
annually, as it is our wish to expand and improve this program to meet the needs of the community.
Key Seminar Series personnel include:
Gregg Schwenk – CEO Executive Director, NBFF
Lohanne Cook – Director of Special Projects/ Event Producer
Rand Collins – Special Projects/Event Producer
Leslie Feibleman –Director of Special Programs & Community Cinema, NBFF Advisor
4.Define or describe the segment of the population in Newport Beach that you intend to serve by your
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project/program. Include such things as age, location, numbers served, etc.
The Festival Seminar series attracts a wide variety of people with a strong representation of students,
seniors, film experts, avid fans and novice filmmakers, seasoned filmmakers, and media. Ages span from
12 to 75. The Seminar Program and Special Screenings intend to serve approximately 900 people. In
2016, the Festival intends to expand more outreach to recent graduates, colleges, high school students.
5.Complete the project budget form. Address only the budget for the specific project, not your annual
operating budget. For multi-project proposals, please duplicate and fill out a budget for each project.
Please annotate the budget at the bottom if there are details (such as a breakdown of personnel or a
marketing budget) critical to the proposal.
PROJECT BUDGET Funding from the
City of Newport Beach
Funding from
Other Sources
EXPENSES-Personnel
Artistic 0 3500
Administrative 0 3500
Technical Production 1605 2500
EXPENSES-Operating
Facility Expense/Space Rental 3745 5000
Marketing 3210 7500
Production/Exhibition
Expense
1,605 500
Touring/Presentation Expense 0 0
Educational Materials 535 500
Transportation 1,605 3000 (and hotel)
Equipment 535 2000
Other (if greater than 10%,
annotate below)
GRAND TOTAL $12,840 $28,000
6. Describe the expected quantifiable outcomes of your project/program and how you will evaluate the
results. Be very specific in addressing the ways that you will determine that your project/program met
the needs that you identified and accomplishes the goals you set out to achieve (i.e. you provide 50
hours of musical instruction and instruments to the 100 children at Newport Elementary school as
measured by music store rental receipts and logs of instructors.)
For the Seminar Series and Special Screening we received immediate feedback from attending
filmmakers, presenters and member of the press, indicating very positive results and gratitude. The
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filmmakers that participated gave positive and assuring feedback, saying that being a part of our panel
was a highlight of their Festival experience. Information discussed on the collaborative art of filmmaking
was outstanding and thought provoking, and enjoyed giving back to an eager community. Guests had all
questions answered at the end of each program.
We evaluate the program based on the feedback from our staff members, industry experts, attendees, and
volunteers. The Newport Beach Film Festival presentation of Vision and Craft” The Art pf Filmmaking
and the additional free Special Screening continues to be a highly valuable service to the residents of
Newport Beach.
7. Attachments Requested
Please do not send material in excess of what is requested; it will not be seen by the Arts Commission.
x A list of Board Members and their affiliations
x A recent list of individuals, corporations and foundations that provide organizational support- not
to exceed one page.
x If you are a 501(c) (3) organization attach a copy of your IRS determination letter (or your fiscal
agent’s) indicating tax exempt status.
x One brochure and/or one press clipping. Do not send photos, videos, CDs or any other extraneous
material. It will not be presented to the Arts Commission.
Attached
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Individuals, Corporations and Foundations that Provide Organizational Support:
Name Affliation / Contact Name
Leslie Feibleman NBFF Director of Community Programming, Orange
County Museum of Art, Film
Riki Kucheck NBFF Director of Submissions, Orange Coast College,
Professor
Dennis Baker NBFF Director of Shorts Programming, Corona del Mar
Residents Association, Board Member
Stephanie Chin NBFF Director of Event Production, Stephanie Chin
Productions, Owner
Dave Schneipp NBFF Director of Volunteers, Lido Live!, Manager
OC BMW Dealers Sponsors , Tom Penich
Ricoh Americas Sponsors, Ryan Williams
OC Weekly Media Partners, Jenna Moothart
The LA Times Media Partners, Janet Vinograd
Modern Luxury Media Partners, Weeda Lutfi
Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts Community Partner, Jonathan Vietze
Muth Interpretive Center - Newport Bay
Conservancy
Community Partner/Venue, Dennis Baker
Coastline Community College Community Partner/Venue, Kathy Bledsoe
Fashion Island/The Irvine Company Sponsor/Venue, Alissa Sagud
Screen International Media Partners, Nigel Daly
Variety Magazine Media Partners, Sharmistha Chatterjee
ChopShop Production Support, Ken Anderson
Sony Professional Production Support, Stephen Gill
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Board of Directors:
Contact Company
Kirwan Rockerfeller University of California, Irvine
John Link Link-Murrel & Co
Janice Arrington Orange County Film Commissioner
Art Knowlson Attorney
Richard Swanson US Department of Commerce
Cammy Leslie Villa Real Estate
Tara Finnegan City of Newport Beach
Jeff Parker Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
Gary Sherwin Visit Newport Beach
Erik Forsell Orange Coast College
Todd Quartararo Q & A Marketing
Gregg Schwenk Newport Beach Film Festival CEO
8. Please complete this operating budget form for 2014/15 and 2015/16. This is not the
project/program budget for which you are applying, but your overall organizational budget.
You may annotate at the bottom if there are details critical to the proposal.
OPERATING BUDGET
2014/15 Budget (current) 2015/16 Budget (projected)
I. Income (cash only)
Contributed 445,000 476,150
Earned 225,000 240,750
Total Income 670,000 716,900
II. Expenses
Program 230,000 246,000
General and Administrative 235,000 251,450
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Marketing and Development 200,000 214000
Total Expenses 665,000 711,450
III. Operating Surplus/Deficit
(Income minus Expenses)
5,000 5,350
IV. Fund Balance at
Beginning of Year
5,000 5,350
V. Accumulated Surplus
(Deficit)
(Add lines III and IV)
10,000 10,700
VI. In-Kind Contributions
(attach schedule if greater than
10% of total income)
1,650,000 1,765,500
9. I verify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Name ____________________Lohanne Cook____ Title ______Director of Special Projects_______
Signature __________________________________________ Date _____________________________________9/25/15
NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION
CULTURAL ARTS GRANT PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT
(Please type report)
DUE by September 25, 2015
Name of Organization ____________Newport Beach Film Festival__________________________________
Mailing Address _________________200_Quail Street___________________________________________
Telephone ______949 253 2880______________________Fax_________949 253 2881________________
Person preparing report ______Lohanne Cook________________________Phone___949 253 2880 x 246_
Grant Project(s) Funded ____________”Vision and Craft: The Art of Filmmaking”___________________
___________________________________________________________
Effective Dates of Grant _________April 2015______________________
Period covered in this Report _________January- April 2015__________________
1.Please describe the effectiveness of your organization's grant project(s), in terms of:
•The size and composition of the target group reached
•Conformity to the planned time framework
•The theme of the project
•The allocation of funds to date
•The kinds of educational services provided by this project
•The composition of the professional staff rendering these services
2.Please describe how the program was evaluated. Include information on measures your
organization has initiated to improve the project in the future.
3.Please add any other comments you feel are appropriate.
4.Please attach relevant press clippings, brochures, photos, etc. that demonstrate how the project
was completed or is in process.
Please limit your narrative to no more than two (2) pages. The Completion Report must be received by the
Arts Commission by September 25, 2015 at 4:00 pm. This report must be submitted in order to be
eligible for future Arts Commission funding. If the project has not yet been presented, please complete
the report with your progress to date.
Mail or Deliver To:
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Arts and Cultural Services Division
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-717-3870
1.The size of the target group reached was estimated between 900 to 1100 people Composition
ranged from 12- 70s, consisting of students, senior citizens, new and seasoned filmmakers, industry
professionals, media, avid fans and interested residents.
a.The Newport Beach Film Festival followed to the planned time frame of the week of the
Festival with the Seminar Series taking place on Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and
26th. With additional free screenings and panels as part of our Screening Series at two
locations: Island Cinema located at 999 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
and Regency Lido Theatre 3459 Via Lido Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663. The sessions ran
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
b.The theme was “Vision and Craft: The Art of Filmmaking”, additionally known as Free
Filmmaking Seminar Series As an additional opportunity for our community, the NBFF was
able to include three special screenings with expanded discussions that were free to the
public. The entire program featured workshops on directing, screenwriting, careers in film,
film music composition, editing, acting, and crowdfunding.
c.100% of the funds have been allocated at this time
d.The Seminars Series and Special Screenings provided insight, information and experience
on the many facets of filmmaking. The program covered a broad range of subjects within
historical aspects of filmmaking. The panelists’ experience represented a multitude of
genres, including international filmmaking, television, action, financing, drama, comedy,
romance, family, and documentaries. The panels offered the audience a mix of opinions,
ideas, perspectives and attitudes. Lively discussions engaged the audiences and proved to
be stimulating, thought-provoking and eye-opening. All panelists remained on site after the
scheduled sessions and were available to the public for autographs, photo opportunities
with the attendees and to offer additional advice to unasked questions or to elaborate.
e.The collaborative and diverse group of professionals was extraordinary. Panelists
represented a cross section of talented and rank, ranging from emerging filmmakers to
Oscar winners. We hosted a conversation with Evan Daugherty, writer for Snow White and
the Huntsman, Divergent and more. The Director panel consisted of Dale Peterson (Hello,
My Name is Frank), Martin Guigui (The Bronx Bull) and Ami Mann (Jackie and Ryan). The
Film Composition panel included John Debney (Iron Man 2), Tyler Bates (Guardians of the
Galaxy) and more. The Acting Panel was a moderated conversation with Clea Duvall (Argo,
Girl, Interrupted) and Kevin Bigley (Sirens). An in-depth conversation with Jared Harris from
Mad Men. Amir Mokri hosted a panel on cinematography who’s works include Fast and the
Furious and Man of Steel. The Editing Seminar was a moderated discussion with this years
Oscar Winner, Tom Cross, Whiplash.
2.The overall goal of providing access to upcoming filmmakers and industry professionals’
information on the film industry in an entertaining, interactive, enlightening and accessible format
was achieved. The program was evaluated based on written surveys and feedback from panelists,
the media, attendees, Festival staff members and industry professionals in attendance. Also with
the added “test screening” the feedback was part of the final product. For the future we hope to
increase the community’s ability to interact in a meaningful way with the professionals and creative
talent that the Festival brings to Newport Beach.
3.The positive response and feedback generated by this seminar series demonstrates that attendees
appreciate the opportunity to interact with filmmakers on an intimate level. A majority of the
attendees took notes and recorded during the program, asked questions and walked away with a
wealth of information. The filmmakers that participated gave positive and assuring feedback, saying
that being a part of our panel was a highlight of their Festival experience and love to participate
again. The Festival is thrilled to host the panels and bring talented filmmaking professionals who
are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge, experience and advice with attendees to Newport
Beach Film Festival. We are proud to offer the public a unique chance to interact with working
professionals in the film industry.
4.Please see 2015 NBFF panelist line up on this page and copy of the color program
Youth Seminar: Careers in Filmmaking 12:00
p.m. Saturday, April 25
Logan Hendricks (ChopShop)
Brian Horn (Blizzard Entertainment)
Variety Master Class Cinematography Seminar:
2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25
-Amir Mokri (Man of Steel, Fast and Furious)
Screenwriting: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25
Evan Daugherty (Snow White and the Huntsman,
Divergent, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Acting Panel: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25
Clea Duvall (Argo, Girl, Interrupted, American
Horror Story)
Kevin Bigley (Sirens, I Love You, Man)
Editing: 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 26
Tom Cross (Whiplash)
Crowdfunding: Seed and Spark: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 26
UK Cinema: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes, Mad Men)
Directing: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Dale Peterson (Hello, My Name is Frank) and Ami
Canaan Mann (
The Art of Music in Visual Media 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 25
Marco Beltrami (Fantastic Four)
John Debney (Iron Man 2)
Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Matthew Margeson (Kingsman: Secret Services)
Ryan Shore (The Girl Next Door)
Jason T. Miller (The Odd Couple)