Cinequest's incredible celebration of film, artists, and innovators begins March 4th and runs through March 16th. Full line-up live. Please explore our most entertaining, engaging, and emotionally charged festival ever. Here are some not-to-be-missed highlights.
- OPENING NIGHT: THE GRAND SEDUCTION
Cinequest opens in grand fashion as the lights dim, and we present an uproarious comedy from director Don McKellar (Last Night) and screenwriter Michael Dowse (Goon), starring a brilliant cast that includes Brendan Gleeson ("Mad-Eye" Moody from the Harry Potter films), Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) and Liane Balaban (Supernatural). - CLOSING NIGHT: SMALL TIME
Cinequest 2014 culminates with dynamic energy, excitement, and celebration. Join writer/director Joel Surnow (24, The Kennedys) and star Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: SVU, True Blood) for a spectacular premiere screening of Small Time, also starring Dean Norris (Breaking Bad, Under the Dome), Devon Bostick (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods), Kevin Nealon (Weeds, SNL), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Xander Berkeley (Taken), and Amaury Nolasco (Transformers). - MAVERICK SPIRIT AWARDS: Neil Gaiman, Matthew Modine& Father of the Cell Phone Marty Cooper.
- 300+ events, international film screenings, forums & parties.
- 84 World, North American and U.S. Premieres from 43 countries, including countless star performances.