K-Fest Bay Area, 435 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, US

HistoryA Maverick stands apart from the crowd, willing to create and innovate from a place of personal yet global vision. Daring to act as a catalyst of dynamic change in a cookie cutter world; the boundaries become endless when inspired by ingenious thinking. The Maverick spirit thrives within the world of art and innovation. Cinequest empowers Maverick film artists, movie lovers, innovators, and students, while holding a unique global position. A global company set in the Silicon Valley, The Cinequest Institute 501(c)3 produces Cinequest Film Festival, Cinequest Distribution, Cinequest Mentoring & Education, and Cinequest LLC operates Cinequest Mavericks Studio.SpecialtiesCinequest Film & Creativity Festival will celebrate in San Jose / Silicon Valley: Set in the home of the world's most influential media technology companies. CQFF showcases premier films, renowned and emerging artists, and breakthrough technology--empowering global connectivity between creators, innovators and audiences. Named best digital festival and a top 10 film festival, CQFF has led the world in its showcase and implementation of the technologies that have revolutionized film making, exhibition and distribution. CQFF's blend of the artist and innovator gains focus through its Maverick Awards. Its Maverick Spirit Awards recognizes artists (Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ben Kingsley, Kevin Spacey and Sir Ian McKellen are amongst the guest recipients). Cinequest presents a dynamic 13-day event of 350 international films, VR-AR experiences, and creative activations with over 1,000+ participating artists and innovators from 50 countries. Over 110,000 artists, innovators, and guests attend yearly.

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San Jose Convention Center-South Hall

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