Jenkins (left) and Baldwin. (Photographs by Felipe Buitrago)
Baldwin's co-stars in 'Midnight Clear' include K Callan of 'Lois and Clark,' '80s 'SNL' cast member Victoria Jackson and Richard Riehle of 'Office Space.'
Feature-length highlights
Richard von Busack lists some of the most noteworthy selections from the feature category. Also: Cinequest announces the 2007 Maverick Spirit Award recipients.
'The Ghost Mountain Experiment'
A stunningly photographed documentary about a family going back to the land in the 1930s in a remote part of the Anza-Borrego Desert.
'Making It Right'
The latest work from South Bay documentarian Bob Gliner debuts at Cinequest.
Capsule reviews
'Batad,' 'Blood Car,' 'Dimension,' 'Full Grown Men' and more.
More capsule reviews
'Holes in My Shoes,' 'I Fought the Law,' 'Who Loves the Sun,' the Shorts Programs and more.
Short films
Who likes shorts? Suddenly, everybody likes shorts. Let Cinequest show you the best.
Christine Vachon
From Bettie Page to Hedwig, the indie film producer works well out of the mainstream.
Mira Nair
The director of 'Salaam Bombay!' and 'Monsoon Wedding' opens Cinequest with 'The Namesake,' a story of Indian-American identity.
Silent film music
Understanding this almost-lost art with organists Chris Elliott and Dennis James.
Week 1 insider's guide
A day-to-day rundown of the festival's Week 1 highlights.
Schedule
Listings of the festival's screenings and special events.
M Dot Strange
The San Jose filmmaker spent three years alone in his apartment making 'We Are the Strange'—is this the future of cinema?
Week 2 insider's guide
A day-to-day rundown of the festival's Week 2 highlights.
The final batch of capsule reviews
'Sangre,' 'We Are the Strange' and more.
Louise Brooks
Cinequest looks back at one of silent cinema's sexiest sirens.
'Blood Car'
Somebody bust this movie out of the festival circuit; it's got 'cult hit' written all over it.
J.J. Abrams
A recap of the 'Lost' co-creator's Cinequest appearance.
Day of Distribution
A recap of the Day of Distribution panel discussions, which weren't quite as sexy as this thumbnail from the Jaman trailer.
Who is the bald, dark stranger there? Maverick is the name.
The new Cinequest promises an online presence as big as what is onscreen. The festival has nearly tripled its film distribution. Cinequest's website (www.cinequest.org), which has hosted a half-million visitors, includes newly ramped-up video on demand so that far-flung fans can watch some of the festival's offerings.
Cinequest now offers indie films exclusive to the festival such as pay-per-view or free downloads; the latter will include films contending for the fest's "Viewer's Voice" pick, with voting a la American Idol. "We're trying to do something revolutionary here," says Cinequest's Jen Hussey; the festival will try to draw tens of thousands of guests while allowing hardworking independent filmmakers a chance to get their films to as many pairs of eyes as possible.
One new aspect of Cinequest is addressing the increasing popularity of the Internet, especially YouTube and its rivals, as a launching pad for short films. Cinequest will offer a smaller selection of short films this year but with more frequent screenings, in an attempt to provide shorts with the same kind of exposure given to feature films.
Cinequest runs Feb. 28-March 11 in downtown San Jose. For details, check Metro or visit www.cinequest.org. Full Disclosure: Metro is a sponsor of the festival.
