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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Children & Youth, Film & Video, Professional Societies & Associations, Youth Development
Mission: Cinequest is Northern California's premier motion picture institute that presents a soul-stirring and personable festival of international films and digital media forums for movie lovers, Maverick film artists, and film students.
Target demographics: artists and innovators
Geographic areas served: San Jose
Programs: distribution, education, and our annual, international film festival. Every year, Cinequest Film Festival presents an electric 12-day feast of over 150 films - most of which are world, U.S., or North American premiers and filmmakers from more than 20 countries. Exhibiting unique social and artistic visions encompassing cultures and lifestyles from around the globe, Cinequest's dynamic programs have engaged audiences in thought-provoking dialogue, giving film artists and film lovers a chance to interact. Special festival sections include our industry leading Maverick Film & Technology Showcase, Latino Film Showcase, Maverick Tributes, and our Maverick Film Competition of features, documentaries and shorts. Cinequest has also recently added a powerful DXD (digital by digital) technology section that showcases the role of technology in enhancing maverick creativity.