Cinequest Films

Topping last year's 10th anniversary wasn't easy, but Cinequest is proud to present its best yet by enhancing its commitment to the finest in maverick cinema and by launching a powerful technology component.

Bigger and Better Program

"I am very excited about this year's program," enthuses Cinequest Executive Director Halfdan Hussey. " In addition to our Maverick Film line-up, Gala Events and our ever popular Maverick Spirit Tributes, we've added exciting new programs that continue to promote the maverick spirit: Cinequest is partnering with Applied Materials, Quantum Corporation, Panasonic, and Sony Electronics to present a comprehensive digital technology and cultural happening called Cinequest DXD (digital by digital).

The inaugural version is powerful and bodes for even greater things down the road. Cinequest DXD will attain the position of top stop for professionals and film lovers looking to explore cutting edge issues in digital media technologies while experiencing the finest cultural applications of these tools. In addition to DXD, Cinequest will present its first ever Black Maverick Filmmaker Showcase. Combined with its Latino Celebration and its commitment to international perspective, Cinequest will offer an amazing diversity amongst its experience. Cinequest has also expanded into Palo Alto, as presented by the San Francisco Chronicle, which is further testimony to the exciting growth of Silicon Valley's film festival."

Features of the festival program include

Maverick Spirit Award Tributes
Traditionally, Cinequest's most popular events are its Maverick Spirit guest appearances. This year's recipients include Spike Lee, Richard Leacock, and Ron Shelton.

Cinequest DXD (digital by digital)
This component of Cinequest 11 runs the last weekend of the festival from March 1 - March 4, 2001. See specific release for details.

Opening Night Gala
Join acting sensation Irene Bedard (Smoke Signals) to view the WORLD PREMIERE of Your Guardian starring Ms. Bedard and Chad Lowe (ER). Afterwards enjoy a sumptuous gala feast at Scott's Seafood Bar & Grill.

Maverick Film Competition & Emerging Mavericks, New Visions
View a stunning lineup of international maverick features including numerous World and U.S. premieres. See program guide for details of show times and film synopses.

Latino Filmmaker Celebration
Join us in our stellar celebration of Spanish Language filmmakers and films.

Black Maverick Filmmaker Showcase (BMFS)
The first Cinequest showcase of films from the African and African-American community. The inaugural showcase will honor Spike Lee as this year's Maverick Spirit Award recipient.

Mavericks: Bay and Beyond
Cinequest provides local mavericks a forum to present their work.

Closing Night Gala
After the screening of the epic masterpiece, Amores Perros (International Critics' Week Grand Prize Winner- Cannes 2000), A.P. Stump's will host the spectacular closing night party.