AN ICONIC ROAD TRIP
THE NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVALPRESENTED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “ LIFE OF ENDLESS SUMMERS : THE BRUCE BROWN STORY .
BY KATHERINE DUNCAN
A still from “ Life of Endless Summers : The Bruce Brown Story ” which made its World Premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival .
n Each year , the Newport Beach Film Festival brings a diverse selection of classic and modern films from around the world to Newport Beach . Originally planned for April , the 2020 edition was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and had a spotlight screening of the world premiere of “ A Life of Endless Summers : The Bruce Brown Story ,” directed by Dana Brown . Presented in partnership with Fashion Island and THE LOT , the film was shown in an outdoor drive-in format on the upper level of the parking structure located between Bloomingdale ’ s and Nordstrom at Fashion Island on Aug . 13 at 8 p . m . Cost was $ 75 per car and included a $ 20 gift card for THE LOT , a signature Fashion Island tote bag and a limited-edition movie poster designed by artist Troy Lee and autographed by Dana Brown and Lee .
The highly anticipated movie , created by documentarian Dana Brown in collaboration with Irvine-based creative agency SCS , is an intimate tribute to Brown ’ s father , Bruce Brown , the documentary filmmaker behind iconic action-sports movies “ The Endless Summer ” and “ On Any Sunday .” The project began as a road trip that the family took together ; it offers a touching glimpse into their personal lives while looking back at Bruce ’ s influential career and the beginnings of lifestyle sports programming . “ The Film is a tribute to my father ,” said Dana Brown . “ Dad started the whole action sports film genre . He broke the mold ; he broke the rules ; he broke open the film category . There will never be another one like him . We could not think of a better fit for our world premiere then The Newport Beach Film Festival which places such a strong focus on Action Sports programing and continually acknowledges Dad ’ s legacy in the Southern California Community .” This screening served as a kick-off event for THE LOT Drive- In Summer Movie Series at Fashion Island , continuing weekly . To purchase tickets , visit thelotentshop . com . PC
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