Cinequest is Northern California's premier motion picture institute that presents a soul-stirring and personable festival of international films and digital media forums for movie lovers, maverick film artists, and film students. Cinequest accepts all genres and styles.

Globally unique in its concept, the Cinequest Film Festival presents an event that goes beyond the traditional concept of 'film festival' and providing the world of independent and foreign filmmakers, technology innovators, students and film lovers with a revolution of discovery, empowerment and distribution. Cinequest Film Festival is not only a platform to premiere films and celebrate talent, but Cinequest Distribution is a viable option to reach a worldwide audience.
This is a festival of true discovery, empowerment through knowledge and the latest in technologies, and revolutionary distribution.

Founded in 1990.