Seth W. Owen, film director
Film director Seth W. Owen had just flown in to the Bay Area from Montreal, and was enjoying a day or two up in San…
Independent Film
Explore the world of independent film with news, reviews, and interviews from a filmmaker’s perspective. This category covers Sundance, SXSW, and the broader indie scene—with a focus on storytelling, creative risk-taking, and emerging talent shaping the future of cinema.
Film Review: ‘The Ferrari Dino Girl’
In 1968 Russian tanks rolled through the streets of Prague and Jan Nemec was in the streets filming. The Ferrari Dino Girl tells the dramatic…
Cinequest Interview: Cullen Hoback, director FrICTION
Jessica Rabbit once said, “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” Cullen Hoback adds a new wrinkle with his latest film at Cinequest, FrICTION…
Film Review: ‘Bank Robbery’ (Pangaroov)
Can a man really change? Or is he destined to be who is he, despite the best of intentions? In Bank Robbery, Madis dreams of…
Cinequest On Location: Interviews with The Real Revolutionaries of Silicon Valley (video)
Once there were orchards, now there are silicon chips. Everywhere. In everything. Last night at the California Theatre, The Real Revolutionaries, a new film about…
Indie film marketing: “Douchebag Blend” wins me over Cinequest style
Low budgets combined with passion always seem to bring out creativity and mucho gusto. Tonight at the exquisite Il Fornaio Cinequest soiree, there was much mingling,…
Cinequest News: Tech and film meet tonight at The Real Revolutionaries, the story of Silicon Valley
It doesn’t get any better than this. What could me a more perfect venue than Cinequest and the California Theatre to host the premiere of…
Film Review: ‘The Escape’ (Flugten)
Highly recommended. It's intense, but you may be surprised where this movie goes; it's unexpected, and unique.
On Location: Cinequest opening night, live action, interviews, updates (video)
At Cinequest, you can always expect the unexpected. Clint and Loni of StarkSilverCreek are again on location for an opening night, this time for the…
Cinequest opens in San Jose with The Good Heart, frenetic energy
Last night the Cinequest Film Festival 20 opened with wild applause and hollering, dancing, food, and, of course, the premiere of The Good Heart. The…