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![]() Based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie's gothic bedtime story “Mary Rose,” a stunning sci-fi, mystery about a young woman who follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed. ![]() Join movie lovers in welcoming star Matthew Modine to Cinequest for a night of inspiration with the story of a strong-willed social worker at a youth prison who assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. ![]() 7 Spectacular AI Events. All Welcome. ![]() 2024 Kaiser Thrive Award Winner: Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Eric Winter dreamed of being a rock star. His dream lives on in a one-of-a-kind summer camp where the power of music is harnessed to change lives. Camp RicStar (Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner)
More Details ![]() The original swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, plays Zorro, the masked hero who protects the poor citizens of Old California in this classic masterpiece. ![]() Comic genius Buster Keaton journeys south to collect his inheritance, where he falls in love. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. ![]() Hear from top producers on getting films/tv made and seen! ![]() Alicia Crowder, Tovah Feldshuh, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in a comedic tale of intertwining stories about a motley of characters in NYC’s Village and the woman who has come to The Big Apple to find her place in this world. ![]() Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson, and Whoopi Goldberg star in this fabulously unpredictable ensemble dramedy from director Tony Goldwyn about parents struggling over how best to raise their child. ![]() An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — FRIDA reaches new visual heights with lyrical animation inspired by her life and unforgettable artwork. ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() Charlie and Hanna are in crisis. In their darkest hour, Charlie starts to disappear – literally. As he fades from the world, he discovers a new world of INVISIBLES, people who have disappeared just like him. But, instead of accepting his fate, he fights to get back to Hanna, and a new beginning. ![]() Starring Abigail Breslin, Rob Estes, Michelle Danner, and Matthew Daddario in an incredible comedy of love, family bonds, acceptance, and great Italian food. ![]() Patricia Allison, Tate Donovan, and Myles Evans star in a magnificent thriller about murder, revenge, and hidden truths. ![]() Starring Josh Radnor, Annie Parisse, Nuala Cleary, and Dolly Wells, a beautiful drama set In 1970, at the height of the sexual revolution, as an idealistic academic couple and their 17-year-old daughter wrestle with revolutionary ideas around sex, race, and class. ![]() Starring Samuel Dunning, Felicia Day, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, and Keith David, the highly entertaining and hilarious story of scientist who creates a time machine, kills their younger self, and quickly finds himself in which he shouldn’t exist, can NOT exist, but somehow does. ![]() A repressed husband attempts to murder his bread-winning wife for her life insurance policy in this madcap, 1950's-inspired satire. ![]() Starring Shirley Henderson, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams, and Indira Varma, a brilliant comedy about a successful London couple who face the moral dilemma of their lives when an uninvited dinner guest does the unthinkable. ![]() Comic genius Buster Keaton journeys south to collect his inheritance, where he falls in love. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. ![]() Alicia Crowder, Tovah Feldshuh, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in a comedic tale of intertwining stories about a motley of characters in NYC’s Village and the woman who has come to The Big Apple to find her place in this world. ![]() An engrossing dramedy following a failed writer who’s facing deportation and must prove he’s made a cultural contribution to society. His last chance is with an off-theatre troupe who will stage a production of a play he wrote as a young man. ![]() An imaginative and hilarious comedy in which a teen rebel and a runaway bride meet up as strangers in Amsterdam and form an unlikely bond. ![]() Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson, and Whoopi Goldberg star in this fabulously unpredictable ensemble dramedy from director Tony Goldwyn about parents struggling over how best to raise their child. ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() Visually stunning, quirky, and endearing, “Gondola” is the beautiful tale of two gondola attendants and the connection that swells between them. A story of friendship, love, and connection. ![]() Set on the beautiful Nova Scotia coast, "Hailey Rose" is a stunning family comedy about love in all its expressions—even when those we love the most make life more…complicated. ![]() A superb and offbeat comedy from Mexico wherein office dynamics take the 9 to 5 grind to a whole new level. ![]() A completely engrossing deadpan horror-comedy about a young bloodsucker who can only feed on people for whom she feels sympathy. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
More Details ![]() Starring Abigail Breslin, Rob Estes, Michelle Danner, and Matthew Daddario in an incredible comedy of love, family bonds, acceptance, and great Italian food. ![]() Based on the hit novel of the same name, “Listen Up!” is an energetic, relevant, and entertaining film about a Pakistani family that’s filled with lots of laughs and a ton of heart. ![]() Xan gathers her besties in Joshua Tree to celebrate and sulk in her impending divorce. Chaos ensues when she reveals she brought her life savings with the intention of blowing all of it by the weekend’s end ![]() In this joyously twisted comedy, Liz - a burned-out videogame designer terrified of vulnerability - discovers a mysterious society of adults who heal their darkest secrets through childlike play. ![]() A whimsical rom-com fantasy from China that follows young exes (Su and Zhao) on their trip to a mythical tree. It’s an attempt by Su to revive their relationship. Unfortunately, Zhao doesn’t share that she invited her new fiancé. ![]() A new short by Ricky Gervais is only the beginning of the many laughs to be found in this exceptional line-up of shorts. DO…NOT…MISS! ![]() Starring Samuel Dunning, Felicia Day, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, and Keith David, the highly entertaining and hilarious story of scientist who creates a time machine, kills their younger self, and quickly finds himself in which he shouldn’t exist, can NOT exist, but somehow does. ![]() A repressed husband attempts to murder his bread-winning wife for her life insurance policy in this madcap, 1950's-inspired satire. ![]() Starring Shirley Henderson, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams, and Indira Varma, a brilliant comedy about a successful London couple who face the moral dilemma of their lives when an uninvited dinner guest does the unthinkable. ![]() Join movie lovers in welcoming star Matthew Modine to Cinequest for a night of inspiration with the story of a strong-willed social worker at a youth prison who assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. ![]() 7 Spectacular AI Events. All Welcome. ![]() 2024 Kaiser Thrive Award Winner: Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Eric Winter dreamed of being a rock star. His dream lives on in a one-of-a-kind summer camp where the power of music is harnessed to change lives. Camp RicStar (Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner)
More Details ![]() The beautiful and poetic story of Liang Yi, an actress who was tricked into selling her house for a film, as she accidentally realizes her dream when she finds out how to get her money back. ![]() For 40 years Jeffrey and Ellie Patterson have dedicated their lives to running one of California's most historic wineries. As they prepare to pass the estate on to their two children, they learn the challenges of mixing family and business. ![]() An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — FRIDA reaches new visual heights with lyrical animation inspired by her life and unforgettable artwork. ![]() A heartwarming tale from India wherein a young boy with big dreams must struggle with his desire for wealth in order to learn what true happiness means. ![]() Three inspirational women leave their village for the first time and embark on a transformative, once in a lifetime, empowering experience. ![]() Based on the hit novel of the same name, “Listen Up!” is an energetic, relevant, and entertaining film about a Pakistani family that’s filled with lots of laughs and a ton of heart. ![]() The creative, political, and spiritual journeys of China’s foremost 20th Century painter, Chang Dai-chien, are explored with stunning beauty by director Zhang Weimin. ![]() An inspirational fable filled with joy from South Africa following a young man’s dreams of leading his town’s Christmas Choir Band to its former glory. ![]() A survivor of a terrible hate crime embarks on a journey to understand forgiveness and the motivating force behind hate. ![]() At eighty-two-years-old, flamenco master Carrete wants to fulfill a dream before the end of his dancing career: to perform in a major theater in New York. ![]() While often fascinated by the make believe, the world of the real can often be more intriguing and entertaining. This series shows exactly how amazing the real world is. ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() Family is everything, and Kyle Henry wants to connect with his mother, his history, and the world at large. This is a tale of healing, of loss, and a testament to love. ![]() After discovering that her daughter was abandoned to perish in the blistering desert heat on a school bus, an Indian woman residing in the Arabian Gulf sets out on a quest for the truth and justice. ![]() 2024 Kaiser Thrive Award Winner: Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Eric Winter dreamed of being a rock star. His dream lives on in a one-of-a-kind summer camp where the power of music is harnessed to change lives. Camp RicStar (Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner)
More Details ![]() The incredibly true story of a failed Hollywood epic and the devastating repercussions it had, not only on some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, but on the residents of a small, desert town. ![]() For 40 years Jeffrey and Ellie Patterson have dedicated their lives to running one of California's most historic wineries. As they prepare to pass the estate on to their two children, they learn the challenges of mixing family and business. ![]() An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — FRIDA reaches new visual heights with lyrical animation inspired by her life and unforgettable artwork. ![]() Three inspirational women leave their village for the first time and embark on a transformative, once in a lifetime, empowering experience. ![]() The creative, political, and spiritual journeys of China’s foremost 20th Century painter, Chang Dai-chien, are explored with stunning beauty by director Zhang Weimin. ![]() A survivor of a terrible hate crime embarks on a journey to understand forgiveness and the motivating force behind hate. ![]() At eighty-two-years-old, flamenco master Carrete wants to fulfill a dream before the end of his dancing career: to perform in a major theater in New York. ![]() While often fascinated by the make believe, the world of the real can often be more intriguing and entertaining. This series shows exactly how amazing the real world is. ![]() Family is everything, and Kyle Henry wants to connect with his mother, his history, and the world at large. This is a tale of healing, of loss, and a testament to love. ![]() Join movie lovers in welcoming star Matthew Modine to Cinequest for a night of inspiration with the story of a strong-willed social worker at a youth prison who assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. ![]() A radical comedy-drama set in an American office, but it’s not business as usual. Today, it’s personal. Today, it’s guerilla warfare. ![]() An engrossing dramedy following a failed writer who’s facing deportation and must prove he’s made a cultural contribution to society. His last chance is with an off-theatre troupe who will stage a production of a play he wrote as a young man. ![]() Dalia discovers that her husband has vanished without a trace. As her life and her job as a subway driver begin to collapse; the intense indifference of her environment engulfs her in a dark tunnel that seems to lead nowhere. ![]() The beautiful and poetic story of Liang Yi, an actress who was tricked into selling her house for a film, as she accidentally realizes her dream when she finds out how to get her money back. ![]() A captivating romance following two people running from their demons, who meet on the Scottish Isle of Skye. They connect suddenly and deeply. Returning to London, they try to pursue their separate lives, but both have to face their pasts before they are ready to meet again. ![]() A love story without love. A film into which fans of David Lynch can really sink their teeth. An unforgettably enchanting and eerie cinematic experience. ![]() 1962: Jay has a secret. He has recently met a man named Ricky. Jay and Ricky become romantically involved, risking everything. ![]() 1990s, Bangladesh. Dipa, a young, divorced woman whose refusal to suffer silently makes her a misfit in her town. Forced into a marriage with a widower is the catalyst that sets the strong-willed Dipa on a path of transformation. It’s time to live life on her own terms. ![]() Charlie and Hanna are in crisis. In their darkest hour, Charlie starts to disappear – literally. As he fades from the world, he discovers a new world of INVISIBLES, people who have disappeared just like him. But, instead of accepting his fate, he fights to get back to Hanna, and a new beginning. ![]() A heartwarming tale from India wherein a young boy with big dreams must struggle with his desire for wealth in order to learn what true happiness means. ![]() An inspirational fable filled with joy from South Africa following a young man’s dreams of leading his town’s Christmas Choir Band to its former glory. ![]() Marriage is a scam and all you have to do is deceive yourself. A dynamic Taiwanese tale filled with drama, comedy, and love. ![]() Betrayal spawns an unexpected night through the streets of Tokyo for two strangers left questioning the meaning of life and love. ![]() A survivor of a terrible hate crime embarks on a journey to understand forgiveness and the motivating force behind hate. ![]() A wonderfully moving and thoughtful story about change, friendships, love, and looking at the road ahead rather than the one in the rearview mirror. ![]() Starring Josh Radnor, Annie Parisse, Nuala Cleary, and Dolly Wells, a beautiful drama set In 1970, at the height of the sexual revolution, as an idealistic academic couple and their 17-year-old daughter wrestle with revolutionary ideas around sex, race, and class. ![]() Winner of the Special Jury Award at the Mar del Plata Film Festival, “Three Brothers” is a powerful look at family and the depths we go to climb our way back out again. ![]() “A fusion of David Fincher's claustrophobic suspense in "Panic Room" and the intense, dark underbelly of Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler." ![]() After discovering that her daughter was abandoned to perish in the blistering desert heat on a school bus, an Indian woman residing in the Arabian Gulf sets out on a quest for the truth and justice. ![]() Starring Lawrence Kao (Wu Assassins), a clever and captivating fantasy, family drama in which a struggling father makes a Faustian bargain and becomes the incarnation of Death, he must fight to unwind his fate while keeping his predicament hidden from his daughter ![]() A psychological thriller that would make Hitchcock proud, “Canvas” follows an ex-child art prodigy as she is harrowed by her sister, who returns to their childhood home and tries to get her committed. ![]() After his life is shattered, a lawyer encounters a demonic entity on a hidden island, where he is tempted by the promise of reunion with his lost daughter, but at the peril of his soul. ![]() A slick, edge-of-your-seat thriller from Vietnam about an aspiring actress whose growing social network gains her a threatening subscriber who begins following her every move—leading to an explosive finale. ![]() A survivor of a terrible hate crime embarks on a journey to understand forgiveness and the motivating force behind hate. ![]() Patricia Allison, Tate Donovan, and Myles Evans star in a magnificent thriller about murder, revenge, and hidden truths. ![]() A psycho-comedy thriller about a mother and son on the edge. To reconnect and heal their wounds they head to a retreat run by a social media influencer. It’s not long until truths are revealed that will change the lives of everyone at the retreat. ![]() An absolutely enthralling, must-see thriller! A western set in the isolated backlands of Brazil, where men who are unable to cope with their own frailties always end up abandoned by the women they love. This is when they begin to turn against each other with fiery results. ![]() A bored night security guard gets more than he bargains for when late night patrons begin to mysteriously disappear while he’s on the clock. ![]() Explorations of strange new worlds await those of you curious and intrigued by the unknown in this highly adventurous series of shorts. ![]() Twenty-one shorts from around the globe explore the width, breadth, and depth of animation of all styles. ![]() Mindbenders is back, baby! The program that brings you the strange, the unusual, and the BOLD! ![]() A repressed husband attempts to murder his bread-winning wife for her life insurance policy in this madcap, 1950's-inspired satire. ![]() A dark force is lurking outside, and a reclusive writer becomes immersed in an violent and cathartic awakening. ![]() Everything changes, and nothing changes as often, or as thoroughly, as ourselves. These short films explore the nows and the thens of characters wading through life. ![]() This program is full of films from around the world that give us a glimpse of unexpected, and sometimes unwanted, views. Not everything is obvious. ![]() Explorations of strange new worlds await those of you curious and intrigued by the unknown in this highly adventurous series of shorts. ![]() Twenty-one shorts from around the globe explore the width, breadth, and depth of animation of all styles. ![]() Mindbenders is back, baby! The program that brings you the strange, the unusual, and the BOLD! ![]() While often fascinated by the make believe, the world of the real can often be more intriguing and entertaining. This series shows exactly how amazing the real world is. ![]() A new short by Ricky Gervais is only the beginning of the many laughs to be found in this exceptional line-up of shorts. DO…NOT…MISS! ![]() Comedies, dramas, and all the feelings in between make up an amazing series of short films that will find even the hardest of hearts enthralled. ![]() There are no relationships as complicated, or rewarding, as the one between the art and the artist. These eight shorts explore the fields of music, dance, opera, painting, and more. ![]() A superb line-up of shorts combining animation, comedy, drama, science fiction…all told with bang-it-out brashness. ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() From body snatching to bitter Christmas Elves, witness work by some of the next generation of episodic storytellers in a dynamic program of four episodes. SHORTS PROGRAM 12 - LAUGHS, THRILLS, THE PAST, AND THE FUTURE
More Details ![]() Based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie's gothic bedtime story “Mary Rose,” a stunning sci-fi, mystery about a young woman who follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed. ![]() Starring Lawrence Kao (Wu Assassins), a clever and captivating fantasy, family drama in which a struggling father makes a Faustian bargain and becomes the incarnation of Death, he must fight to unwind his fate while keeping his predicament hidden from his daughter ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() A love story without love. A film into which fans of David Lynch can really sink their teeth. An unforgettably enchanting and eerie cinematic experience. ![]() A completely engrossing deadpan horror-comedy about a young bloodsucker who can only feed on people for whom she feels sympathy. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
More Details ![]() Charlie and Hanna are in crisis. In their darkest hour, Charlie starts to disappear – literally. As he fades from the world, he discovers a new world of INVISIBLES, people who have disappeared just like him. But, instead of accepting his fate, he fights to get back to Hanna, and a new beginning. ![]() Explorations of strange new worlds await those of you curious and intrigued by the unknown in this highly adventurous series of shorts. ![]() Twenty-one shorts from around the globe explore the width, breadth, and depth of animation of all styles. ![]() Mindbenders is back, baby! The program that brings you the strange, the unusual, and the BOLD! ![]() Starring Samuel Dunning, Felicia Day, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, and Keith David, the highly entertaining and hilarious story of scientist who creates a time machine, kills their younger self, and quickly finds himself in which he shouldn’t exist, can NOT exist, but somehow does. ![]() A dark force is lurking outside, and a reclusive writer becomes immersed in an violent and cathartic awakening. ![]() An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — FRIDA reaches new visual heights with lyrical animation inspired by her life and unforgettable artwork. ![]() 1962: Jay has a secret. He has recently met a man named Ricky. Jay and Ricky become romantically involved, risking everything. ![]() Based on the hit novel of the same name, “Listen Up!” is an energetic, relevant, and entertaining film about a Pakistani family that’s filled with lots of laughs and a ton of heart. ![]() Family is everything, and Kyle Henry wants to connect with his mother, his history, and the world at large. This is a tale of healing, of loss, and a testament to love. ![]() Based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie's gothic bedtime story “Mary Rose,” a stunning sci-fi, mystery about a young woman who follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed. ![]() Join movie lovers in welcoming star Matthew Modine to Cinequest for a night of inspiration with the story of a strong-willed social worker at a youth prison who assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. ![]() 2024 Kaiser Thrive Award Winner: Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Eric Winter dreamed of being a rock star. His dream lives on in a one-of-a-kind summer camp where the power of music is harnessed to change lives. Camp RicStar (Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner)
More Details ![]() The original swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, plays Zorro, the masked hero who protects the poor citizens of Old California in this classic masterpiece. ![]() Comic genius Buster Keaton journeys south to collect his inheritance, where he falls in love. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. ![]() A radical comedy-drama set in an American office, but it’s not business as usual. Today, it’s personal. Today, it’s guerilla warfare. ![]() Starring Lawrence Kao (Wu Assassins), a clever and captivating fantasy, family drama in which a struggling father makes a Faustian bargain and becomes the incarnation of Death, he must fight to unwind his fate while keeping his predicament hidden from his daughter ![]() Alicia Crowder, Tovah Feldshuh, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in a comedic tale of intertwining stories about a motley of characters in NYC’s Village and the woman who has come to The Big Apple to find her place in this world. ![]() An engrossing dramedy following a failed writer who’s facing deportation and must prove he’s made a cultural contribution to society. His last chance is with an off-theatre troupe who will stage a production of a play he wrote as a young man. ![]() A psychological thriller that would make Hitchcock proud, “Canvas” follows an ex-child art prodigy as she is harrowed by her sister, who returns to their childhood home and tries to get her committed. ![]() The incredibly true story of a failed Hollywood epic and the devastating repercussions it had, not only on some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, but on the residents of a small, desert town. ![]() An imaginative and hilarious comedy in which a teen rebel and a runaway bride meet up as strangers in Amsterdam and form an unlikely bond. ![]() Dalia discovers that her husband has vanished without a trace. As her life and her job as a subway driver begin to collapse; the intense indifference of her environment engulfs her in a dark tunnel that seems to lead nowhere. ![]() After his life is shattered, a lawyer encounters a demonic entity on a hidden island, where he is tempted by the promise of reunion with his lost daughter, but at the peril of his soul. ![]() The beautiful and poetic story of Liang Yi, an actress who was tricked into selling her house for a film, as she accidentally realizes her dream when she finds out how to get her money back. ![]() For 40 years Jeffrey and Ellie Patterson have dedicated their lives to running one of California's most historic wineries. As they prepare to pass the estate on to their two children, they learn the challenges of mixing family and business. ![]() Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson, and Whoopi Goldberg star in this fabulously unpredictable ensemble dramedy from director Tony Goldwyn about parents struggling over how best to raise their child. ![]() A captivating romance following two people running from their demons, who meet on the Scottish Isle of Skye. They connect suddenly and deeply. Returning to London, they try to pursue their separate lives, but both have to face their pasts before they are ready to meet again. ![]() A slick, edge-of-your-seat thriller from Vietnam about an aspiring actress whose growing social network gains her a threatening subscriber who begins following her every move—leading to an explosive finale. ![]() An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — FRIDA reaches new visual heights with lyrical animation inspired by her life and unforgettable artwork. ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() A love story without love. A film into which fans of David Lynch can really sink their teeth. An unforgettably enchanting and eerie cinematic experience. ![]() Visually stunning, quirky, and endearing, “Gondola” is the beautiful tale of two gondola attendants and the connection that swells between them. A story of friendship, love, and connection. ![]() 1962: Jay has a secret. He has recently met a man named Ricky. Jay and Ricky become romantically involved, risking everything. ![]() Set on the beautiful Nova Scotia coast, "Hailey Rose" is a stunning family comedy about love in all its expressions—even when those we love the most make life more…complicated. ![]() 1990s, Bangladesh. Dipa, a young, divorced woman whose refusal to suffer silently makes her a misfit in her town. Forced into a marriage with a widower is the catalyst that sets the strong-willed Dipa on a path of transformation. It’s time to live life on her own terms. ![]() A superb and offbeat comedy from Mexico wherein office dynamics take the 9 to 5 grind to a whole new level. ![]() A completely engrossing deadpan horror-comedy about a young bloodsucker who can only feed on people for whom she feels sympathy. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
More Details ![]() Charlie and Hanna are in crisis. In their darkest hour, Charlie starts to disappear – literally. As he fades from the world, he discovers a new world of INVISIBLES, people who have disappeared just like him. But, instead of accepting his fate, he fights to get back to Hanna, and a new beginning. ![]() Starring Abigail Breslin, Rob Estes, Michelle Danner, and Matthew Daddario in an incredible comedy of love, family bonds, acceptance, and great Italian food. ![]() A heartwarming tale from India wherein a young boy with big dreams must struggle with his desire for wealth in order to learn what true happiness means. ![]() Three inspirational women leave their village for the first time and embark on a transformative, once in a lifetime, empowering experience. ![]() Based on the hit novel of the same name, “Listen Up!” is an energetic, relevant, and entertaining film about a Pakistani family that’s filled with lots of laughs and a ton of heart. ![]() Xan gathers her besties in Joshua Tree to celebrate and sulk in her impending divorce. Chaos ensues when she reveals she brought her life savings with the intention of blowing all of it by the weekend’s end ![]() The creative, political, and spiritual journeys of China’s foremost 20th Century painter, Chang Dai-chien, are explored with stunning beauty by director Zhang Weimin. ![]() An inspirational fable filled with joy from South Africa following a young man’s dreams of leading his town’s Christmas Choir Band to its former glory. ![]() Marriage is a scam and all you have to do is deceive yourself. A dynamic Taiwanese tale filled with drama, comedy, and love. ![]() Betrayal spawns an unexpected night through the streets of Tokyo for two strangers left questioning the meaning of life and love. ![]() A survivor of a terrible hate crime embarks on a journey to understand forgiveness and the motivating force behind hate. ![]() Patricia Allison, Tate Donovan, and Myles Evans star in a magnificent thriller about murder, revenge, and hidden truths. ![]() In this joyously twisted comedy, Liz - a burned-out videogame designer terrified of vulnerability - discovers a mysterious society of adults who heal their darkest secrets through childlike play. ![]() At eighty-two-years-old, flamenco master Carrete wants to fulfill a dream before the end of his dancing career: to perform in a major theater in New York. ![]() A psycho-comedy thriller about a mother and son on the edge. To reconnect and heal their wounds they head to a retreat run by a social media influencer. It’s not long until truths are revealed that will change the lives of everyone at the retreat. ![]() A whimsical rom-com fantasy from China that follows young exes (Su and Zhao) on their trip to a mythical tree. It’s an attempt by Su to revive their relationship. Unfortunately, Zhao doesn’t share that she invited her new fiancé. ![]() An absolutely enthralling, must-see thriller! A western set in the isolated backlands of Brazil, where men who are unable to cope with their own frailties always end up abandoned by the women they love. This is when they begin to turn against each other with fiery results. ![]() A bored night security guard gets more than he bargains for when late night patrons begin to mysteriously disappear while he’s on the clock. ![]() A wonderfully moving and thoughtful story about change, friendships, love, and looking at the road ahead rather than the one in the rearview mirror. ![]() Starring Josh Radnor, Annie Parisse, Nuala Cleary, and Dolly Wells, a beautiful drama set In 1970, at the height of the sexual revolution, as an idealistic academic couple and their 17-year-old daughter wrestle with revolutionary ideas around sex, race, and class. ![]() Winner of the Special Jury Award at the Mar del Plata Film Festival, “Three Brothers” is a powerful look at family and the depths we go to climb our way back out again. ![]() Starring Samuel Dunning, Felicia Day, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, and Keith David, the highly entertaining and hilarious story of scientist who creates a time machine, kills their younger self, and quickly finds himself in which he shouldn’t exist, can NOT exist, but somehow does. ![]() Family is everything, and Kyle Henry wants to connect with his mother, his history, and the world at large. This is a tale of healing, of loss, and a testament to love. ![]() A repressed husband attempts to murder his bread-winning wife for her life insurance policy in this madcap, 1950's-inspired satire. ![]() Starring Shirley Henderson, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams, and Indira Varma, a brilliant comedy about a successful London couple who face the moral dilemma of their lives when an uninvited dinner guest does the unthinkable. ![]() A dark force is lurking outside, and a reclusive writer becomes immersed in an violent and cathartic awakening. ![]() “A fusion of David Fincher's claustrophobic suspense in "Panic Room" and the intense, dark underbelly of Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler." ![]() After discovering that her daughter was abandoned to perish in the blistering desert heat on a school bus, an Indian woman residing in the Arabian Gulf sets out on a quest for the truth and justice. ![]() Everything changes, and nothing changes as often, or as thoroughly, as ourselves. These short films explore the nows and the thens of characters wading through life. ![]() This program is full of films from around the world that give us a glimpse of unexpected, and sometimes unwanted, views. Not everything is obvious. ![]() Explorations of strange new worlds await those of you curious and intrigued by the unknown in this highly adventurous series of shorts. ![]() Twenty-one shorts from around the globe explore the width, breadth, and depth of animation of all styles. ![]() Mindbenders is back, baby! The program that brings you the strange, the unusual, and the BOLD! ![]() While often fascinated by the make believe, the world of the real can often be more intriguing and entertaining. This series shows exactly how amazing the real world is. ![]() A new short by Ricky Gervais is only the beginning of the many laughs to be found in this exceptional line-up of shorts. DO…NOT…MISS! ![]() Comedies, dramas, and all the feelings in between make up an amazing series of short films that will find even the hardest of hearts enthralled. ![]() There are no relationships as complicated, or rewarding, as the one between the art and the artist. These eight shorts explore the fields of music, dance, opera, painting, and more. ![]() A superb line-up of shorts combining animation, comedy, drama, science fiction…all told with bang-it-out brashness. ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() From body snatching to bitter Christmas Elves, witness work by some of the next generation of episodic storytellers in a dynamic program of four episodes. SHORTS PROGRAM 12 - LAUGHS, THRILLS, THE PAST, AND THE FUTURE
More Details ![]() 7 Spectacular AI Events. All Welcome. ![]() Hear from top producers on getting films/tv made and seen! ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() The original swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, plays Zorro, the masked hero who protects the poor citizens of Old California in this classic masterpiece. ![]() Alicia Crowder, Tovah Feldshuh, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in a comedic tale of intertwining stories about a motley of characters in NYC’s Village and the woman who has come to The Big Apple to find her place in this world. ![]() An engrossing dramedy following a failed writer who’s facing deportation and must prove he’s made a cultural contribution to society. His last chance is with an off-theatre troupe who will stage a production of a play he wrote as a young man. ![]() An imaginative and hilarious comedy in which a teen rebel and a runaway bride meet up as strangers in Amsterdam and form an unlikely bond. ![]() Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, Vera Farmiga, Rainn Wilson, and Whoopi Goldberg star in this fabulously unpredictable ensemble dramedy from director Tony Goldwyn about parents struggling over how best to raise their child. ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() Visually stunning, quirky, and endearing, “Gondola” is the beautiful tale of two gondola attendants and the connection that swells between them. A story of friendship, love, and connection. ![]() Set on the beautiful Nova Scotia coast, "Hailey Rose" is a stunning family comedy about love in all its expressions—even when those we love the most make life more…complicated. ![]() A superb and offbeat comedy from Mexico wherein office dynamics take the 9 to 5 grind to a whole new level. ![]() A completely engrossing deadpan horror-comedy about a young bloodsucker who can only feed on people for whom she feels sympathy. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
More Details ![]() Starring Abigail Breslin, Rob Estes, Michelle Danner, and Matthew Daddario in an incredible comedy of love, family bonds, acceptance, and great Italian food. ![]() Based on the hit novel of the same name, “Listen Up!” is an energetic, relevant, and entertaining film about a Pakistani family that’s filled with lots of laughs and a ton of heart. ![]() Xan gathers her besties in Joshua Tree to celebrate and sulk in her impending divorce. Chaos ensues when she reveals she brought her life savings with the intention of blowing all of it by the weekend’s end ![]() In this joyously twisted comedy, Liz - a burned-out videogame designer terrified of vulnerability - discovers a mysterious society of adults who heal their darkest secrets through childlike play. ![]() A whimsical rom-com fantasy from China that follows young exes (Su and Zhao) on their trip to a mythical tree. It’s an attempt by Su to revive their relationship. Unfortunately, Zhao doesn’t share that she invited her new fiancé. ![]() Starring Samuel Dunning, Felicia Day, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, and Keith David, the highly entertaining and hilarious story of scientist who creates a time machine, kills their younger self, and quickly finds himself in which he shouldn’t exist, can NOT exist, but somehow does. ![]() A repressed husband attempts to murder his bread-winning wife for her life insurance policy in this madcap, 1950's-inspired satire. ![]() Starring Shirley Henderson, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams, and Indira Varma, a brilliant comedy about a successful London couple who face the moral dilemma of their lives when an uninvited dinner guest does the unthinkable. ![]() 2024 Kaiser Thrive Award Winner: Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Eric Winter dreamed of being a rock star. His dream lives on in a one-of-a-kind summer camp where the power of music is harnessed to change lives. Camp RicStar (Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner)
More Details ![]() The incredibly true story of a failed Hollywood epic and the devastating repercussions it had, not only on some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, but on the residents of a small, desert town. ![]() For 40 years Jeffrey and Ellie Patterson have dedicated their lives to running one of California's most historic wineries. As they prepare to pass the estate on to their two children, they learn the challenges of mixing family and business. ![]() An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — FRIDA reaches new visual heights with lyrical animation inspired by her life and unforgettable artwork. ![]() Three inspirational women leave their village for the first time and embark on a transformative, once in a lifetime, empowering experience. ![]() The creative, political, and spiritual journeys of China’s foremost 20th Century painter, Chang Dai-chien, are explored with stunning beauty by director Zhang Weimin. ![]() A survivor of a terrible hate crime embarks on a journey to understand forgiveness and the motivating force behind hate. ![]() At eighty-two-years-old, flamenco master Carrete wants to fulfill a dream before the end of his dancing career: to perform in a major theater in New York. ![]() Family is everything, and Kyle Henry wants to connect with his mother, his history, and the world at large. This is a tale of healing, of loss, and a testament to love. ![]() Join movie lovers in welcoming star Matthew Modine to Cinequest for a night of inspiration with the story of a strong-willed social worker at a youth prison who assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. ![]() A radical comedy-drama set in an American office, but it’s not business as usual. Today, it’s personal. Today, it’s guerilla warfare. ![]() Alicia Crowder, Tovah Feldshuh, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor in a comedic tale of intertwining stories about a motley of characters in NYC’s Village and the woman who has come to The Big Apple to find her place in this world. ![]() An engrossing dramedy following a failed writer who’s facing deportation and must prove he’s made a cultural contribution to society. His last chance is with an off-theatre troupe who will stage a production of a play he wrote as a young man. ![]() Dalia discovers that her husband has vanished without a trace. As her life and her job as a subway driver begin to collapse; the intense indifference of her environment engulfs her in a dark tunnel that seems to lead nowhere. ![]() The beautiful and poetic story of Liang Yi, an actress who was tricked into selling her house for a film, as she accidentally realizes her dream when she finds out how to get her money back. ![]() A captivating romance following two people running from their demons, who meet on the Scottish Isle of Skye. They connect suddenly and deeply. Returning to London, they try to pursue their separate lives, but both have to face their pasts before they are ready to meet again. ![]() 1962: Jay has a secret. He has recently met a man named Ricky. Jay and Ricky become romantically involved, risking everything. ![]() 1990s, Bangladesh. Dipa, a young, divorced woman whose refusal to suffer silently makes her a misfit in her town. Forced into a marriage with a widower is the catalyst that sets the strong-willed Dipa on a path of transformation. It’s time to live life on her own terms. ![]() Charlie and Hanna are in crisis. In their darkest hour, Charlie starts to disappear – literally. As he fades from the world, he discovers a new world of INVISIBLES, people who have disappeared just like him. But, instead of accepting his fate, he fights to get back to Hanna, and a new beginning. ![]() A heartwarming tale from India wherein a young boy with big dreams must struggle with his desire for wealth in order to learn what true happiness means. ![]() An inspirational fable filled with joy from South Africa following a young man’s dreams of leading his town’s Christmas Choir Band to its former glory. ![]() Marriage is a scam and all you have to do is deceive yourself. A dynamic Taiwanese tale filled with drama, comedy, and love. ![]() Betrayal spawns an unexpected night through the streets of Tokyo for two strangers left questioning the meaning of life and love. ![]() A wonderfully moving and thoughtful story about change, friendships, love, and looking at the road ahead rather than the one in the rearview mirror. ![]() Starring Josh Radnor, Annie Parisse, Nuala Cleary, and Dolly Wells, a beautiful drama set In 1970, at the height of the sexual revolution, as an idealistic academic couple and their 17-year-old daughter wrestle with revolutionary ideas around sex, race, and class. ![]() Winner of the Special Jury Award at the Mar del Plata Film Festival, “Three Brothers” is a powerful look at family and the depths we go to climb our way back out again. ![]() “A fusion of David Fincher's claustrophobic suspense in "Panic Room" and the intense, dark underbelly of Dan Gilroy's "Nightcrawler." ![]() After discovering that her daughter was abandoned to perish in the blistering desert heat on a school bus, an Indian woman residing in the Arabian Gulf sets out on a quest for the truth and justice. ![]() Starring Lawrence Kao (Wu Assassins), a clever and captivating fantasy, family drama in which a struggling father makes a Faustian bargain and becomes the incarnation of Death, he must fight to unwind his fate while keeping his predicament hidden from his daughter ![]() A love story without love. A film into which fans of David Lynch can really sink their teeth. An unforgettably enchanting and eerie cinematic experience. ![]() A completely engrossing deadpan horror-comedy about a young bloodsucker who can only feed on people for whom she feels sympathy. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
More Details ![]() Charlie and Hanna are in crisis. In their darkest hour, Charlie starts to disappear – literally. As he fades from the world, he discovers a new world of INVISIBLES, people who have disappeared just like him. But, instead of accepting his fate, he fights to get back to Hanna, and a new beginning. ![]() After his life is shattered, a lawyer encounters a demonic entity on a hidden island, where he is tempted by the promise of reunion with his lost daughter, but at the peril of his soul. ![]() A dark force is lurking outside, and a reclusive writer becomes immersed in an violent and cathartic awakening. ![]() The original swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, plays Zorro, the masked hero who protects the poor citizens of Old California in this classic masterpiece. ![]() Comic genius Buster Keaton journeys south to collect his inheritance, where he falls in love. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. ![]() A captivating romance following two people running from their demons, who meet on the Scottish Isle of Skye. They connect suddenly and deeply. Returning to London, they try to pursue their separate lives, but both have to face their pasts before they are ready to meet again. ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() Starring Abigail Breslin, Rob Estes, Michelle Danner, and Matthew Daddario in an incredible comedy of love, family bonds, acceptance, and great Italian food. ![]() Marriage is a scam and all you have to do is deceive yourself. A dynamic Taiwanese tale filled with drama, comedy, and love. ![]() Betrayal spawns an unexpected night through the streets of Tokyo for two strangers left questioning the meaning of life and love. ![]() Based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie's gothic bedtime story “Mary Rose,” a stunning sci-fi, mystery about a young woman who follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed. ![]() In the distant future where the outside climate is unlivable and everyone is forced to spend their lives alone in tiny rooms, two people win the rare opportunity to go on a very unusual date... in person! ![]() Starring Samuel Dunning, Felicia Day, Joel McHale, Danny Trejo, and Keith David, the highly entertaining and hilarious story of scientist who creates a time machine, kills their younger self, and quickly finds himself in which he shouldn’t exist, can NOT exist, but somehow does. ![]() A repressed husband attempts to murder his bread-winning wife for her life insurance policy in this madcap, 1950's-inspired satire. ![]() Based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie's gothic bedtime story “Mary Rose,” a stunning sci-fi, mystery about a young woman who follows a mysterious melody onto a remote tidal island. When she crosses back over at the next low tide, she emerges into a world where 25 years have passed. ![]() The original swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, plays Zorro, the masked hero who protects the poor citizens of Old California in this classic masterpiece. ![]() Comic genius Buster Keaton journeys south to collect his inheritance, where he falls in love. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family. ![]() Starring Lawrence Kao (Wu Assassins), a clever and captivating fantasy, family drama in which a struggling father makes a Faustian bargain and becomes the incarnation of Death, he must fight to unwind his fate while keeping his predicament hidden from his daughter ![]() A psychological thriller that would make Hitchcock proud, “Canvas” follows an ex-child art prodigy as she is harrowed by her sister, who returns to their childhood home and tries to get her committed. ![]() After his life is shattered, a lawyer encounters a demonic entity on a hidden island, where he is tempted by the promise of reunion with his lost daughter, but at the peril of his soul. ![]() A slick, edge-of-your-seat thriller from Vietnam about an aspiring actress whose growing social network gains her a threatening subscriber who begins following her every move—leading to an explosive finale. ![]() Patricia Allison, Tate Donovan, and Myles Evans star in a magnificent thriller about murder, revenge, and hidden truths. ![]() A psycho-comedy thriller about a mother and son on the edge. To reconnect and heal their wounds they head to a retreat run by a social media influencer. It’s not long until truths are revealed that will change the lives of everyone at the retreat. ![]() An absolutely enthralling, must-see thriller! A western set in the isolated backlands of Brazil, where men who are unable to cope with their own frailties always end up abandoned by the women they love. This is when they begin to turn against each other with fiery results. ![]() A bored night security guard gets more than he bargains for when late night patrons begin to mysteriously disappear while he’s on the clock. ![]() A dark force is lurking outside, and a reclusive writer becomes immersed in an violent and cathartic awakening. ![]() Join movie lovers in welcoming star Matthew Modine to Cinequest for a night of inspiration with the story of a strong-willed social worker at a youth prison who assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. ![]() An inspirational fable filled with joy from South Africa following a young man’s dreams of leading his town’s Christmas Choir Band to its former glory. ![]() An absolutely enthralling, must-see thriller! A western set in the isolated backlands of Brazil, where men who are unable to cope with their own frailties always end up abandoned by the women they love. This is when they begin to turn against each other with fiery results. ![]() 7 Spectacular AI Events. All Welcome. ![]() Hear from top producers on getting films/tv made and seen! ![]() Everything changes, and nothing changes as often, or as thoroughly, as ourselves. These short films explore the nows and the thens of characters wading through life. ![]() This program is full of films from around the world that give us a glimpse of unexpected, and sometimes unwanted, views. Not everything is obvious. ![]() Explorations of strange new worlds await those of you curious and intrigued by the unknown in this highly adventurous series of shorts. ![]() Twenty-one shorts from around the globe explore the width, breadth, and depth of animation of all styles. ![]() Mindbenders is back, baby! The program that brings you the strange, the unusual, and the BOLD! ![]() While often fascinated by the make believe, the world of the real can often be more intriguing and entertaining. This series shows exactly how amazing the real world is. ![]() A new short by Ricky Gervais is only the beginning of the many laughs to be found in this exceptional line-up of shorts. DO…NOT…MISS! ![]() Comedies, dramas, and all the feelings in between make up an amazing series of short films that will find even the hardest of hearts enthralled. ![]() There are no relationships as complicated, or rewarding, as the one between the art and the artist. These eight shorts explore the fields of music, dance, opera, painting, and more. ![]() A superb line-up of shorts combining animation, comedy, drama, science fiction…all told with bang-it-out brashness. ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() An overwhelming amount of Student Films this year that were so good we couldn’t pack them into just one program. Catch Part One, and then make sure you catch Part Two. You won’t regret it! ![]() From body snatching to bitter Christmas Elves, witness work by some of the next generation of episodic storytellers in a dynamic program of four episodes. SHORTS PROGRAM 12 - LAUGHS, THRILLS, THE PAST, AND THE FUTURE
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