Whether you want the added benefits and access of an All-Access or Film Lover Pass or to enjoy Movies and Events via Individual Tickets, the great news is that Cinequest has not raised its prices since 2019.
What? Some might say we are foolish to not jump on the inflationary impetus to hike costs, but Cinequest is here to serve you and the wonderful artists presenting their world premieres. Cinequest wants you and yours to be able to afford the glorious experiences coming your way.
Along these lines, when considering a Pass, realize you’re getting the greatest value in the world of the Top 5 Film Festivals, AND, that your monies go to offset the costs Cinequest incurs to present the visiting artists and their 101 World and U.S. Premieres to our community. In other words, you’re doing good for yourself and others!
But if a pass is not for you, no problem. You can delve into any screening or special event with individual tix on the film/event pages.
LUMINATE THEME
2025 is a beacon year for Cinequest, where our forward-thinking programs, services, and experiences illuminate the path for artists, innovators, audiences, and youth worldwide. At Cinequest festivals—both physical and digital—we gather to celebrate the enlightening power of art, innovation, and community, uplifting our minds, stories, and experiences in ways that resonate deeply and brilliantly.
OPENING & CLOSING CELEBRATIONS
Opening Night: On Tuesday, March 11th, Cinequest opens at the palatial California Theatre in San Jose with a star-studded red carpet and The Luckiest Man in America. An all-star cast including Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird), Walton Goggins (Justified), Shamier Anderson (John Wick), David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), and Patti Harrison (Together Together) tell th e true story of the man who stepped on to the stage of ‘Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless money. Pre-screening AI & Film presentation. Post-screening celebration at Glass House.
Closing Night: Cinequest in person concludes with the spectacular new film The Friend, starring Naomi Watts (King Kong), Bill Murray (Lost in Translation), Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) Ann Dowd (Garden State), Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent), Sarah Pidgeon (Tiny Beautiful Things), Owen Teague (Bloodline), and Carla Gugino (Watchmen ). It is a wise and insightful story of love, friendship, and healing in which a writer adopts a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend and mentor. Based on the acclaimed novel by Sigrid Nunez. Pre-screening Jury & Audience Awards announcement. Post-screening celebration includes food, drink, entertainment, and fun.
AI FILMMAKING AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Renowned for decades as the bastion to discover the technologies that evolve film making and distribution, Cinequest has been nicknamed The Future of Film . From the revolutions of digital, mobile, and internet to experimental 3-screen cinema and the worlds of Virtual and Augmented Realities, you had to be at Silicon Valley’s Cinequest to be the first to discover what’s new and exciting in technology as it meet’s creativity. It is fitting that Cinequest, in ground-zero for AI, has embraced the potential and powers of AI Film and Creativity while keeping an eye on the issues all disruptive innovations bring.
Presenting the Best-of The MIT AI Filmmaking Challenge: Prior to the Opening Night Screening, Cinequest will present the winners of the hottest film challenge around. MIT’s renowned AI Filmmaking Hackathon challenges global artists to the theme of Dance in Life. AI short films and a conversation with their artists will kick-off Cinequest with bravado. Conversation will unveil how AI empowered (or challenged) film makers to create their visions.
FIVE TENETS OF THE CINEQUEST EXPERIENCE
Cinequest is more than a movie, more than an event, it’s a unique and powerful Experience. The tenets of the experience are: 1) Discovery, 2) Community of Artist, Innovators, and Audience Connecting, 3) Tech Meets Creativity, 4) The Maverick Spirit, and 5) Love expressed through Caring. In each of the first five messages, we’ll explain more about these tenets.
DISCOVERY STARTS NOW
Now’s the time for you to begin your Cinequest discovery process. Rather than us tell you what to see, dive into the lineup yourself and see what grabs your interest. With 101 World premieres, the definitely many great movies, curated to appeal to different tastes.
INDIVIDUAL TIX OR PASS(ES)
Please note that you can purchase Individual Tix for any event(s) and movies(s) or treat yourself and your friends to a Cinequest Pass. Cinequest has not raised our prices during inflation to make our Experience affordable.
May the Cinequest xperience Luminate you! Welcome and Enjoy!
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