Actors Share What They Look for in Screen Performances at Newport Beach Film Festival

Actors Inde Navarrette, Jaafar Jackson, McKenna Grace, Joseph Zada, KJ Apa and Ray Nicholson shared their perspectives at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 18, 2026. Asked what they look for when watching actors on screen, they reflected on the performances and qualities that capture their attention. The conversation brought together performers from different backgrounds and stages of their careers, offering a glimpse into how actors assess the craft of acting. Their discussion focused on screen presence and what makes a performance memorable to viewers.