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Cinequest announces pass holder and contributor programs for 2010 festival

BY Clinton Stark — 11.23.2009

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Cinequest, one of the country’s most influential and fastest growing film festivals—not to mention the pride of San Jose—has announced pass holder and contributor programs for 2010. The festival starts in just 90 days, running from February 23 – March 7, 2010.

In an email to fans, friends and industry, Halfdan Hussey, co-founder and director of the 20 year old event, indicates that the programs are “greatly enhanced” for this year. There are seven contributor levels, ranging from $100 (Cinematographer) all the way to an all-access pass for $5000 (Maverick Mogul). Company 501(c)3 match programs are also available.

Click here to visit the Cinequest web site for more information.

The California Theatre on Opening Night.
The California Theatre on Opening Night.

Cinequest remains one of the last big festival bastions for the discovery of new and emerging film artists.

Cinequest Film Festival (CQFF) presents a dynamic 12-day event of 200 international films with over 600+ film artists, technologists, and professionals from 44 countries in attendance. Over 10,000 artists have attended CQFF to date.

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