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Cinequest Film Festival 22

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival

February 28-March 11, 2012

A new world of possibilities opens when creative minds collaborate with technologic innovators. Cinequest Film Festival hosts our 22nd exhibition of world-class quality films as we empower adults and youth alike to experience passionate masterpieces. We are showcasing over 200 features and short films from 44 countries over two weeks while a plethora of additional exciting events are held before, during, and after screenings.From soirees occurring every day, writer workshops, Q&A

Portrait of a Zombie - Cinequest World Premiere

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival at Camera 12

March 3, 2012

Cinequest World Premiere of "Portrait of a Zombie" at Midnight Saturday, March 3rd at Camera 12 Cinema! Dress up as a Zombie, get in for cheap! Feed on flesh at Cinequest! Visit www.cinequest.org for a full line-up. Save the date!

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Portrait of a Zombie
Family is family, flesh-eating or not.

When a narcissistic

Back to Life

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival at Camera 12

March 12, 2011

Long Dog lives fearlessly, scuba diving and hunting for the great white shark in colorful 1950's Acapulco. Enter a beautiful New York City model on vacation with her husband and her three-year-old son. More than a friendship develops, and what ensues effects the lives of everyone involved.

Giving up her celebrity and sophisticated life in New York City, Robin decides to move to Acapulco with her son John to live with Long Dog. Not only does the redheaded Robin stick out, but John feels like

Bardsongs

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival at Camera 12

March 12, 2011

In India's Rajastan, in African Mali and in trans-Himalayan Ladakh, the bard's songs tell ancient tales that simultaneously entertain, entrance and teach the stories specific to each culture, the truths universal. Counterpointing and illuminating the musician's skill, the film shows us the ancient tales themselves, perfectly acted, brought to life with an immediacy only the cinema can render.

The music is absolutely mesmerizing in its directness and beauty; the stories delightful, wise and

Bi, Don't Be Afraid!

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival at California Theatre

March 12, 2011

In the small village of Hanoi, 6-year-old Bi lives with his mother and aunt and has become used to the absences of his father, an alcoholic who spends time pursuing a relationship with his masseuse, while Bi's mother turns a blind eye. His aunt is somewhat of a recluse, who finds desire in a young boy she met on the bus. To escape familial troubles, Bi finds refuge in the ice factory near his home, which is his favorite playground. Bi's grandfather, a diplomat, returns to Vietnam after many

Dreaming Nicaragua

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival at Camera 12

March 12, 2011

Although living conditions and poverty can be extreme in Nicaragua, young children still have hopes and dreams. Dreaming Nicaragua presents four children who, despite enduring hardships, happily pursue their ambitions and goals for a future to wherever their fertile imaginations take them.

A traveling arts teacher provides the safe haven for the children to express their creativity. Through their art, the kids escape the reality of their world and portray the joy and optimism that

Everything Will Be Fine

Presented by Cinequest Film Festival at Camera 12

March 12, 2011

Jacob is under extreme pressure between a looming writing deadline and his wife's demanding that he finalize the paperwork for the adoption she desperately desires. Rushing home from work, there is an accident--something he has no time to deal with. As the victim lays on a dark country road, Jacob takes off. His life will never be the same.

As a writer well-known for becoming obsessed with his own stories, Jacob's stress levels increase when he discovers secret photographs of soldiers