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Come hang out with us! ⭐️

Join screenwriter/director Vicky Wight and me THIS coming Tuesday - 10/27 - in Houston at for the Jung Center.

Vicky adapted and directed 2 of my books (HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS and THE LOST HUSBAND) for the screen, and we’ll be in conversation talking about stories, movies, and how both joy and sorrow enrich stories.

Details at @junghouston !!! Hope to see you!!
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Only 5 days left to get your tickets for Let the Light In: Finding Joy in the Cracks with Katherine Center and Vicky Wight!

Katherine is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels. Vicky is the award winning writer/director of multiple films, including the adaptations of Katherine's "The Lost Husband" and "Happiness for Beginners," both on the Netflix top 10 most-watched! Her latest film, "The Body is Water," stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls) and the late Isiah Whitlock Jr. (The Wire) in his final onscreen role.

Learn more and save your seat at junghouston.org/fallbenefit2026 (pinned in our Linktree!)

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Celebrating @vwight22 ‘s beautiful and poignant new film, #TheBodyisWater introducing @therealericbest @houstonballet #stantonwelch @newportbeachfilmfest @nbffirish

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Happy Irish Spotlights! 🍀 Thanks for having me, lucky us
#newportbeachfilmfestival #derrygirls

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Join @newportbeachfilmfest for the World Premiere of The Body Is Water, directed by Vicky Wight and starring Isiah Whitlock Jr., Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Allen Leech, Eric Best, and an acclaimed ensemble cast.

Set on Ireland’s west coast, the film follows a grieving man who retreats to a remote village in search of solitude, only to find his quiet new life disrupted by an eccentric young woman and her dog.

The world premiere will take place:

📍 Regal Edwards, Newport Beach
🗓️ Sunday, October 18 | 6:30 PM

Following the screening, stay for a special Q&A with members of the cast and creative team behind the film.🎥 ✨

Follow @nbffirish for more updates!

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HCAF26 ❤️‍🔥 it’s so meaningful to program a festival I’ve spent so much time attending and supporting, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. 11 sold out screenings with amazing artists, films, and friends. Thank you to everyone who came out to support, and thank you to the entire team: @kcreeggs @mekdesehaile @curatedby.asia @elizabethsoba @localseahag @sharpegginc @juls.media @andreaahoang and @autumnrennej I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside y’all.

I love Houston, I love this festival, and i love our audiences. Thank you for showing up for movies I really adore, I can’t wait until next year 💙

(Post #1, I’m sure there will be more to come)

📸: @tashagorel

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Very happy to share our new poster design for The Body is Water before our World Premiere this weekend at @newportbeachfilmfest @nbffirish @irelandinla

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Announcing the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival IRISH SPOTLIGHT!

On Sunday, October 18th, the Newport Beach Film Festival will present its IRISH SPOTLIGHT, an evening celebration of Irish cinema and culture. The event will feature premieres of the films TRAD, THE BODY IS WATER, and YOU’LL NEVER BELIEVE WHO’S DEAD followed by a celebration of Irish culture and cuisine.

The Irish Spotlight films will screen at Regal Big Edwards Newport. The post-screening celebration will take place at Muldoon’s Irish Pub, featuring live music and hosted hors d'oeuvres.

The Festival will screen the North American premiere of TRAD. Directed by Lance Daly and starring Sarah Hone and Hilary McCarthy, TRAD follows the story of a gifted young fiddle player who runs away with a group of traveling musicians, discovering her raw passion, testing her boundaries, and learning to redefine her musical heritage on her own terms.

Directed by Vicky Wight and starring Isiah Whitlock Jr., Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, THE BODY IS WATER will make its world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival. This drama tells the story of a grieving man, yearning to disappear, as he travels to a remote village on the west coast of Ireland. There, he finds himself drawn into the lives of a close-knit community, an eccentric young woman, and her curious dog—all of whom refuse to let him fade away.

Directed by Dallan Shovlin, YOU’LL NEVER BELIEVE WHO’S DEAD features Peter Claffey, Ruth Codd, and Michael Colgan. The film tells the story of an Irish family gathering for Christmas and discussing a local robbery. After debating how they’d pull off a better heist, they unintentionally end up testing their plan, targeting a local farmer rumored to have hidden wealth.

The IRISH SPOTLIGHT is supported by Culture Ireland, Screen Ireland, Tourism, Ireland, Consulate General of Ireland - Los Angeles, Irish Arts & Entertainment, Irish Film & Television Academy, Irish Film Institute, Galway Film Fleadh, Irish American Magazine, Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles, Ireland Week, Northern Ireland Screen, Pub Thirty Two, Muldoon’s Irish Pub, Guinness.

Follow @nbffirish for updates

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NBFF Irish Spotlight Interviews Allen Leech!✨💚🤍🧡
Allen Leech plays Brenden in Vicky Wight’s The Body is Water.

Directed by Vicky Wight and starring Isiah Whitlock Jr., Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, this moving drama follows a grieving man who travels to a remote village on the west coast of Ireland, hoping to disappear from the world. But an eccentric young woman, her curious dog, and a close-knit community refuse to let him fade away.

The Newport Beach Film Festival Irish Spotlight is proud to host the WORLD PREMIERE of the Body is Water, Sunday, October 18th! ✨💚🤍🧡✨🍀
#irishspotlight #newportbeachfilmfestival #teamireland #allenleech

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🎬 WORLD PREMIERE TEASER: THE BODY IS WATER! 🇮🇪🌊

Your first look at The Body Is Water is here! Swipe to the second slide to watch the official teaser trailer ahead of its WORLD PREMIERE next Sunday, October 18, at the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Irish Spotlight! 🎞️

Directed by Vicky Wight and starring Isiah Whitlock Jr., Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, this moving drama follows a grieving man who travels to a remote village on the west coast of Ireland, hoping to disappear from the world. But an eccentric young woman, her curious dog, and a close-knit community refuse to let him fade away.

✨ Be among the first to experience The Body Is Water on the big screen at its world premiere!

📍 Regal Edwards Big Newport, Newport Beach, CA
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! Secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable celebration of Irish cinema. Link in bio!

#NewportBeachFilmFestival #IrishSpotlight #TheBodyIsWater #WorldPremiere #NBFF2026 IrishCinema

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Zina /Give me the ball was shown to some kids today yes prep and some other high schools. It was so much fun thank you Vicky . This mini Doc is so good. It’s so good. I love it and the kids enjoyed it as well. So much fun today just listening and talking to the kids after they finish watching it.😊

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