Years running: 34 (since 1991)
Cinequest Film Festival
International Film Festival in San Jose.
About
Cinequest's uniqueness from other film festivals is based on always being ahead of the curve, whether it comes to discovering independent voices in front of and behind the camera, showcasing new technology, or reinventing the very definition of what is a film festival. Exhibiting unique social and artistic visions encompassing cultures and lifestyles from around the globe, Cinequest's dynamic programs have engaged audiences in thought-provoking dialogue, giving film artists and film lovers an opportunity to connect. Cinequest provides cutting-edge technology and movie-making forums to empower artists and innovators. Although over 90,000 attend CQFF.
Awards
- Best Feature Film: Drama (Maverick Feature Competition),
- Best Feature Film: Comedy (Maverick Feature Competition),
- Best Documentary Feature (Documentary Competition),
- Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror Feature Award
- Visionary Award (for the New Visions category),
- Global Vision Award (Global Landscapes),
- Audience Award for Feature Narrative,
- Audience Award for Feature Documentary,
- Best Short Narrative Film,
- Best Short Animated Film,
- Best Short Documentary Film,
- Best Student Short Film,
- Best High School Film,
- Best Music Video,
- Virtual Reality Awards (see VR section for more information),
- Best Short Form Television Episode or Webisode
- Best Long Form Television Episode or Webisode
Rules
- Submit via Filmfreeway
Additional Information
If a film is selected, the participating filmmakers will be responsible for covering the costs of the shipment of the film to Cinequest. Cinequest will cover the return shipment costs to the filmmaker. If a film is being shipped to another festival, the receiving festival must pay for shipping.
Selection Media Type
- Blu-Ray
- Online Screener
- DVD PAL/NTSC
Screening Media Type
- HD CAM
- DCP
- Blu-Ray
- DigiBeta
- Beta SP
Audio language:
original
Subtitles language:
english
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
Bill Maxey (Short Film Programming Director); Halfdan Hussey (Director & Co-Founder); Michael Rabehl (Programming Director).
Documents
Place
United States
San Jose
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
Attn: Programming
410 South First St.
San Jose CA 95113
USA
Phone: 408-995-5033
Fax: 408-995-5713
Contact Emails
Social Networks
Facebook
Twitter
Google
- Opening DateMay 01, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineAugust 11, 2023
- Regular DeadlineOctober 13, 2023
- Late DeadlineNovember 10, 2023
- Extended DeadlineNovember 17, 2023
- NotificationsJanuary 31, 2024
- Event Dates5 February — 17 March 2024
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Regular Deadline — $65
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $80
Features: minimum 50 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Regular Deadline — $65
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $80
Short films in all genres, including: Live Action Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental.
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Late Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $65
Minimum 50 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Regular Deadline — $65
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $80
National and international submissions of Short to Mid-Length films (up to 50 min)
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Earlybird Deadline — $25
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Regular Deadline — $35
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Late Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $50
All films for this section must be produced as a student but may have been completed after graduation. Maximum 45 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $35
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Regular Deadline — $45
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Late Deadline — $50
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Extended Deadline — $60
Features: minimum 50 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $55
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Regular Deadline — $65
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $80
A runtime of any length is permitted.
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Late Deadline — $55
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Extended Deadline — $65
Shorts: maximum 15 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $35
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Regular Deadline — $45
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Late Deadline — $50
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Extended Deadline — $60
Features: minimum 50 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $65
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Extended Deadline — $70
Shorts: maximum 45 minutes
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Earlybird Deadline — $35
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Regular Deadline — $45
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Late Deadline — $50
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Extended Deadline — $60
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