Opening Night Film and Party - Wake
Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “love is dead,” director Ellie Kanner’s (crazylove, Face to Face) third feature is a superbly crafted dark romantic comedy that reveals the future of the dating scene is not in bars, clubs or via the Internet...but at funerals.
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Closing Night Film and Party - The Nature of Existence
Why are we here, and who are we? What started the Universe, and was it a mistake? Does God exist, and why is he so interested in our sex lives? After exploring the phenomenon of Trekkies (Cinequest, 1998) and the world of car salesmen with his dark comedy Suckers (Cinequest, 2000), filmmaker Roger Nygard takes on The Nature of Existence.
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Maverick Spirit Event - Louis Gossett Jr.
With a commanding height of 6’4” and a flair for projecting quiet authority, Louis Gossett, Jr. ranks as one of the most respected African-American actors of stage, screen, and television. Known for choosing diverse and challenging roles, his effortless brilliance translates immediately, whether as a landlord, an officer or even as an alien.
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Maverick Spirit Event - Kevin Pollak
An old proverb says, "What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” Kevin Pollak has been transforming souls for the past two decades as both a comedian and actor. Recently named by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Kevin Pollak has developed his own brand of funny over a substantial career of over sixty films and countless television roles. He has established himself as one of the few stand-up comedians to have a successful dramatic film career in addition to his achievements as both a writer and a producer.
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Film & Innovation Forums
Welcome to the wisdom and innovations that empower filmmaking from script to screens, today and into a bright future. Here you will experience both artistic and producing wisdom as well as the technologies and tools that create and transform the world of cinema. Cinequest invites filmmakers, innovators and film lovers to enjoy and empower yourself through these dynamic presentations.
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Silent Films at the California Theatre
The Stanford Theatre Foundation presents silent films at the California Theatre.
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Day of the Writer
Welcome! We are happy to invite writer and non-writer alike to enjoy our fantastic lineup this year. Headlining is our Maverick Spirit Award winner Diablo Cody (Academy Award-winning writer of Juno). Rounding out the day is a wonderful group of educators and panelists to celebrate the art of screenwriting.
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Maverick Spirit Event - Diablo Cody
Diablo Cody won 18 awards for her debut screenplay, Juno, including a WGA Award, an Independent Spirit Award, and the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. A columnist for Entertainment Weekly, Cody has been profiled in countless publications and has appeared on CNN, Oprah, and Late Night With David Letterman.
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Cinequest-Ft. Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival Present Lifelines
Writer-director Rob Margolies' debut feature bristles with smart dialogue, complex characters, and heart wrenching performances.
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