2B3D's Actionverse Film Fest Celebrates Action Sports with Star-Studded Night

Award-winning films, digital collectibles, and appearances by action sports legends highlight the inaugural event.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:23pm

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2B3D Inc. successfully hosted its first annual Actionverse Film Festival at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, California. The sold-out evening brought together action sports athletes, filmmakers, and the community for powerful screenings, an exclusive preview of new Digital Action Sports Blockchain Collectibles (UDCs), and unforgettable meet-and-greets with stars like X-Games Gold Medalist Greg Lutzka, pro surfer Shane Beschen, and skate legend Chris May.

Why it matters

The Actionverse Film Festival aims to showcase the vibrant action sports community through award-winning films, digital collectibles, and in-person experiences. By bringing together athletes, filmmakers, and fans, the event helps build a stronger connection within the action sports world while also introducing new digital collectibles and Web3 experiences.

The details

The festival featured screenings of the inspiring documentary 'Wayward: How Women Changed Snowboarding' and the psychological horror-thriller 'Don't Let Them Out.' 'Wayward' received the awards for Best Full Length Documentary and Best Director, while 'Don't Let Them Out' earned honors for Best Narrative Feature, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. Attendees also got an exclusive preview of 2B3D's upcoming ActionVerse Unique Digital Action Sports Cards collection.

  • The inaugural Actionverse Film Festival took place on April 1, 2026 in Newport Beach, California.
  • The festival featured afternoon and evening screenings, with the 18+ horror-thriller screening from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The players

2B3D Inc.

A company that builds immersive Web3 ecosystems blending gaming, digital collectibles, and real-world impact, headquartered in Huntington Beach, California.

Robert Bell

The CEO of 2B3D Inc. who said the film festival was a perfect fit for the company's Actionverse.

Scott Jones

A 2B3D executive who stated the festival was a great start to something they plan to grow in the future.

Mia Lambson Brady

The director of the award-winning documentary 'Wayward: How Women Changed Snowboarding'.

Lila McLaughlin

The writer, director, and producer of the award-winning film 'Don't Let Them Out'.

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What they’re saying

“This film festival was a perfect fit for our 2B3D Actionverse. We were honored to have X-Games Gold Medalist Greg Lutzka, 1996 #2-ranked pro surfer Shane Beschen with his son Noah Beschen (who just released his film NOAH - The Art of Surfing), 2-time 9-ball world champion and Hall of Famer Robin Dodson, and Chris May — the man who invented the legendary 'Maytag' skate move — and more in attendance.”

— Robert Bell, CEO of 2B3D Inc.

“It was a great start to something we plan to grow in the future. Events like this allow us to do our part in showcasing the action sports movies we love while building a stronger community around the Actionverse.”

— Scott Jones, 2B3D Executive

What’s next

New submissions will be opening up for the next Actionverse Film Festival in a couple months, which will be announced on 2B3D's social media channels.

The takeaway

The inaugural Actionverse Film Festival demonstrated 2B3D's commitment to building a vibrant Web3 ecosystem around action sports, blending award-winning films, digital collectibles, and in-person experiences to engage the passionate action sports community.