Since its launch in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival has welcomed thousands of film producers to Orange County, California on June 5, and will kick off its first peer: Newport Beach TV Festival. The four-day event will be held at the Lido Theatre and the Port Theatre in the coastal city, promising to “celebrate the artistic and creative achievements of television.”

Together, industry professionals will celebrate TV shows of the year on radio and streaming to recognize talent in front and behind the camera.

"Television has never been dynamic, and as the storytelling landscape continues to evolve, the Newport Beach TV Festival is the natural next step in our journey," said Gregg Schwenk, CEO and Executive Director of the Newport Beach Film Festival. "For more than 26 years, we have advocated for visionary filmmakers, and now we are proud to expand our mission to celebrate the craftsmanship and creativity of contemporary television. Our Newport Beach House has long been a hub of creative excellence, and this festival will cement its position as the primary destination for the industry's smartest talents."

The festival is planned in the middle of the first phase of the Emmy Awards season, with “guild and television college voters held in voters outside of Los Angeles or New York.” So it makes sense that only top contenders can get recognition.

A live podcast recording will be held Thursday night with Netflix's "Running Point" star and executive producer Kate Hudson, held at Lido Theatre. She will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (actress). The next night, Adam Brody will record a live podcast and receive the TV Show of the Year award (actor) for her role in Netflix's No One Want This.

Saturday’s celebrations began with a panel of “Cobra Kay,” which included Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, and creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. Macchio will receive the Outstanding Artist Award for its work in the Netflix series.

Next, "Yellow Jacket" actors Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci and Sammi Hanratty will discuss their buzzing Showtime series, after which their drama actors will receive an outstanding drama ensemble award.

Paramount+'s freshman hit "Landman" will receive an outstanding drama series award after discussing Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter and Jacob Lofland. The night will end with a breakthrough rewards group that includes Taylor Deerden of “Peter”, Patrick Schwarzenegger of “White Lotus”, Brandon Sklenar of “1923”, Brandon Sklenar of “1923”, Meg of “hacks” and Meg Stalter of “studio the Studio”.

Sunday activities start at noon type Jason Segel presented the Creative Influence Award, which was followed by a discussion with the "Shrinking" actor, who also won the competition and execution of Apple TV+ comedy.

Later, the ABC's "Abbott Elementary" actor will receive an outstanding comedy ensemble award. The group will feature Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Next comes a live podcast discussion with Dan Fogelman, a creator and writer for Hulu's "Paradise" and NBC's "This Is Us". "Paradise" actor Julianne Nicholson will then present Fogelman with the Performance of the Year Award.

The day will be held with Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell, who will win the Performance of the Year Award for his snatch of live promotional work on HBO's "White Lotus."