newportFILM Outdoors is back with another jam-packed summer season across Aquidneck Island.
In an email to subscribers and supporters today, newportFILM announces its 2025 Outdoors lineup.
THURS, JUN 26 — THE LAST DIVE
Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Cody Sheehy (Director)
Live music by Dave Flamand
6:00 PM Doors | 8:40 PM Film
THURS, JUL 3 — GIRL CLIMBER
Fort Adams, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Emily Harrington (Film Subject)
Live music by Indira
6:00 PM Doors | 8:40 PM Film
THURS, JUL 10 — PRIME MINISTER
Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Lindsay Utz (Director)
Live music by Bill Bartholomew
6:00 PM Doors | 8:35 PM Film
THURS, JUL 17 — BEYOND THE GAZE: JULE CAMPBELL’S SWIMSUIT ISSUE
Aquidneck Park, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Jill Campbell (Director)
Live Music by Atticus Allen
6:00 PM Doors | 8:30 PM Film
THURS, JUL 24 — CONVICTION OF THE HEART
Newport International Polo Grounds, Portsmouth
Pre-film conversation with Dori Berinstein (Director) & Kenny Loggins (Film Subject)
Live Music by Dan Burke
5:00 PM Doors | 8:25 PM Film
THURS, JUL 31 — COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY?
Rough Point, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Amy Scott (Director)
Live music by La Méchante et le Connard
5:00 PM Doors | 8:20 PM Film
THURS, AUG 7 — SPEAK
Miantonomi Park, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Guy Mossman (Director) & Esther Oyetunji (Film Subject)
Live music by Lainey Dionne
5:00 PM Doors | 8:10 PM Film
THURS, AUG 14 — ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT
Salve O’Hare Lawn, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Tony Benna (Director)
Live music by Thirsty Boots
5:00 PM Doors | 8:10 PM Film
THURS, AUG 21 — STARMAN
Rosecliff, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Robert Stone (Director) & Gentry Lee (Film Subject)
Live music by Chelley Knight & Chris Vaillancourt
5:00 PM Doors | 7:50 PM Film
THURS, AUG 28 — MIDDLETOWN
Marble House, Newport
Pre-film conversation with Jesse Moss & Amanda McBaine (Directors)
Live music by Jill Tereshka & Ross McAndrew
5:00 PM Doors | 7:40PM Film
Following the publication of this story, newportFILM provided the following press release.
newportFILM Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Landmark Outdoor Documentary Series Featuring Kenny Loggins and Award-Winning Filmmakers
NEWPORT, RI — newportFILM proudly announces the 15th Anniversary season of newportFILM Outdoors, the beloved summer documentary series that transforms Aquidneck Island’s most iconic landscapes into open-air cinemas every Thursday, from June 26 through August 28.
This milestone season features a powerful lineup of award-winning films, acclaimed filmmakers, live music, and notable guests, including a special screening of CONVICTION OF THE HEART, a new documentary about music legend Kenny Loggins. Loggins will be in attendance, along with director Dori Berinstein, on July 24, in collaboration with the Newport Folk Festival at the Newport International Polo Grounds.
Presented by Lila Delman Compass, the series showcases must-see new documentaries at breathtaking venues including Marble House, Fort Adams, Rough Point, and Rosecliff. Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation. Each evening features stellar live music, local food vendors, filmmaker conversations and community partners, with attendees encouraged to B.Y.O.P. (bring your own picnic).
Season Highlights
The 2025 season opens on June 26 with the Tribeca award-winning film THE LAST DIVE, an emotional portrait of a diver’s deep connection with a manta ray. The screening will be preceded by a pre-film conversation with director Cody Sheehy and Variety’s Brent Lang.
Other standout films include:
- GIRL CLIMBER (Red Bull Studios) on July 3, featuring professional climber Emily Harrington in person
- COUNTING CROWS: HAVE YOU SEEN ME LATELY? (HBO) on July 31, with director Amy Scott in attendance
- STARMAN (SXSW) on August 21, featuring a live Q&A with NASA engineer Gentry Lee and filmmaker Robert Stone
- Sundance Audience Award winners ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT and PRIME MINISTER
- Highly anticipated documentaries: SPEAK (Sundance), BEYOND THE GAZE: JULE CAMPBELL’S SWIMSUIT ISSUE (DOC NYC), and MIDDLETOWN (Sundance)
New in 2025: Members’ Tent Perks
To mark its 15th anniversary, newportFILM is introducing the first-ever Members Tent, an exclusive new benefit for members. Perks include:
- Complimentary use of newportFILM chairs
- Skip the popcorn line
- Cold refreshments
- Discounts on newportFILM merchandise
newportFILM Teams Up with MVR
In partnership with Martha’s Vineyard Radio (MVR), audiences can enjoy a live-stream broadcast while picnicking and socializing – arrive early!
A Community-Focused, Sustainable Experience
newportFILM Outdoors is proudly certified as a Green Event by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. With support from Black Earth Compost, WasteNaut, and 11th Hour Racing, the series aims to divert up to 90% of waste from landfills. Bike Newport partners to provide bike maps, group rides, and on-site racks.
Pre-film events include live music and free popcorn, thanks to A1 Roofing and Construction. Performances will feature beloved local musicians including La Méchante et le Connard, Chelley Knight, Dan Burke, and Chris Vaillancourt. Audiences will select their favorite film as part of the BankNewport Audience Award, a celebrated honor each season.
All films include pre-film conversations with filmmakers and special guests.
Sponsors & Supporters
This anniversary season is made possible by the generous support of:
- 15th Anniversary Sponsor: 11th Hour Racing
- Official Hotel: Hammetts Hotel
- Anchor Support: The Newport Experience, Hangar 420
- Cinematic Sponsors: Beaucoup Cafe and Home, Latitude Yacht Brokerage, Newport Hospital
- Year-Round Sponsors: Kirby Construction, Park South Hotel NYC, Status Foundation/flyADVANCED, Starkweather & Shepley
- Film Supporter: Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Screening Friend: The Newport Tartan, Stoke Wtr
- Grant Support: 11th Hour Racing, EJMP Foundation, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, RI Commerce
For the full 2025 schedule and complete film list, visit:
www.newportfilm.com/summer-schedule
