Cinequest Film Festival

Jessalyn Gilsig Vikings Interview
On Location
BY | 03.13.13 VIDEO

Jessalyn Gilsig spent 5 months in Ireland shooting 9 episodes for the first season of ‘Vikings’. She talks to Stark Insider about the mini-series, acting, and her new film ‘Somewhere Slow’.

The Saphhires won audience favorite narrative at this year's Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose.
Independent Film
BY | 03.11.13

‘The Saphhires’ (Director Wayne Blair) named audience favorite narrative. ‘Wampler’s Ascent’ (Elizabeth Wampler) wins for best documentary.

Navi Rawat - The Playback Singer Interview
On Location
BY | 03.05.13 VIDEO

Navi Rawat talks to Stark Insider about ‘The Playback Singer’, her successful television career, and the big secret: what she can’t stop doing on her iPhone.

Jessalyn Gilsig
Indie Film
BY | 03.02.13 VIDEO

I caught up with Jessalyn Gilsig today at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose. We chatted about Vikings, Glee, Somewhere Slow, her role as producer and the trials and tribulations of raising money. Don’t miss these fun interview outtakes.

Solace Film Review
Independent Film
BY | 02.14.13

Redemption, it would seem, requires a step-by-step stripping of the artifice that surrounds us.

Jodie Foster is a featured guest at the second annual Sun Valley Film Festival.
Indie Film
BY | 02.11.13

Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster is a featured guest this year.

Iconic actor Harrison Ford will be honored at the Cinequest Film Festival with a Maverick Spirit Award.
Indie Film News
BY | 01.29.13

Sally Potter’s new film ‘Ginger & Rosa’ opens Cinequest 23, and ‘Midnight’s Children’, based on the 1980 book by Salman Rushdie, will headline closing night. Jennifer Siebel to moderate panel with Maverick Award recipient Harrison Ford.

A scene from "Sound of Wine" one of nine finalists for Wine Spectator's best wine video contest.
Beyond the Grape
BY | 09.11.12

There’s a distinct global flavor to the Wine Spectator video contest that gives this collection almost an indie film-like quality – much like you’d see at a film festival like Cinequest or Mill Valley.

Cinequest Film Festival News
Film News
BY | 03.22.12

Here’s a round-up of the best of this year’s Cinequest Film Festival.

Film Review - Cinequest Film Festival
Brothel Bound
BY | 03.04.12

If you want to watch ridiculous caricatures of those confined to wheel chairs watch Glee, if you want to watch interesting characters confined to wheel chairs watch Come as You Are.