WORLD PREMIERE OF “FIVE STAR DAY” TO KICK OFF 11th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

Newport Beach, CA (April 1, 2010) – The World Premiere of FIVE STAR DAY will open the
2010 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Edwards Big
Newport (300 Newport Center Drive). The 11th edition of the Festival will run from April 22 –
29, 2010.
FIVE STAR DAY stars Cam Gigandet (Twilight) as Jake Gibson, whose horoscope forecasts a
perfect ‘Five Star Day’ the morning of his birthday. Little does he realize that what’s foretold to
be a flawless ‘Five Star Day,’ unfolds to be far less than stellar when Jake’s world is turned
upside down when all that could go wrong, does. Determined that astrology has no legitimacy,
Jake embarks on a journey to test the theory of astrology by finding three people born the same
time and place as himself. Jake’s pursuit in finding his three astrological matches not only will
test his convictions, but validate how life’s unexpected twists of fate can deliver much more than
anticipated. What Jake learns along the way is an important lesson about life, love, fate and
destiny that will unexpectedly change his life forever. FIVE STAR DAY also stars Jena Malone
(Saved!, The Soloist, Donnie Darko).
The film marks the feature directorial debut for Orange County native Danny Buday, who is also
the film’s producer and screenwriter. FIVE STAR DAY is the feature debut for editor Curtis Pierce
and cinematographer Jason Oldak. Orange County filmmakers on the film include executive
producer Mike Robertson and production designer Megan Hutchinson. For more information, log
on to www.fivestarday.com. Cam and Jena’s first lead
“All of us who worked on FIVE STAR DAY are deeply honored to be selected by the Newport
Beach Film Festival and are still in shock to be opening the Festival,” said Mike Robertson,
executive producer and producer of FIVE STAR DAY. “Having our World Premiere in our
backyard was something we couldn’t have even dreamed of.”
FIVE STAR DAY will be preceded by THE COW WHO WANTED TO BE A HAMBURGER, a
new short film from renowned animator Bill Plympton. The film is a children's fable about the
power of advertising, the meaning of life and ultimately the test of a mother's love.
Cast and crew from FIVE STAR DAY are scheduled to appear at the red carpet and screening.
Press check in will be from 5:30 – 6:30pm and red carpet arrivals will be held from 6:30 –
7:30pm. The screening will commence at 7:30pm. All press will need to be credentialed in order
to cover the opening night red carpet and screening. Press can register for credentials online at
www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.
Following the screening, the Festival, in partnership with Esquire magazine, will host an Opening
Night Gala at the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard in Fashion Island (401 Newport Center Drive). The
Gala will be highlighted by culinary samplings from over two-dozen of the area’s top restaurants,
a fashion show featuring the latest looks from several of Fashion Island’s top retailers, a special
performance from Mystère™ by Cirque du Soleil® at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
and a hosted bar provided by Absolut Vodka, Stella Artois and Perrier.
Tickets to the Opening Night Screening and Gala are $125 each and are now available at
www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Patrons can also purchase tickets to the Opening Night Gala for
$80 each. Dress is black tie optional, and guests must be at least 21 years old.
The 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase over 350 films from 47 countries and host
nightly special events, red carpet galas, compelling conversations with filmmakers, international
spotlight events and seminars. The Festival offers filmgoers unique opportunities to mingle with
celebrities, filmmakers from around the globe and film industry professionals in a beautiful
seaside locale.
The NBFF is sponsored in part by Absolut Vodka, Fashion Island, Regal Entertainment Group,
Newport Lexus, Los Angeles Times, Time Warner Cable, and the City of Newport Beach.
Passes and tickets for film screenings and galas go on sale April 1, along with a complete Festival
line-up. To purchase tickets and for more information about the Newport Beach Film Festival,
visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com
About the Newport Beach Film Festival
Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the Newport Beach
Film Festival seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking
from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film
program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the NBFF
focuses on showcasing a diverse collection of studio and independent films from around the
globe. The eleventh annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 22-30, 2010 and will
spotlight over 400 films from around the world. www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com