‘The Hunger Games’ Star Mckenna Grace Swarms Newport Beach in a Butterfly-Covered Corset Gown, and the Spotlight Is All Hers
Film festival carpets are usually stocked with tuxedos and cocktail dresses, but the Newport Beach Film Festival has the advantage of a waterfront backdrop. Yachts bob in the harbor, sunlight bounces off the sand, and the whole event feels more like a coastal brunch than a stuffy awards night. That relaxed setting gave one young star the perfect stage.
The 27th annual festival runs from October 15 to 22 and spotlights more than 100 feature films from around the world. Its Festival Honors event took place on Sunday, October 18, at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California, alongside Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch. The ceremony was filmed for broadcast on PBS SoCal during