The Cinequest Film & VR Festival wrapped in the Silicon Valley after unveiling 132 World & U.S. Premiere movies, 47 Virtual Reality workshops, forums, and experiences, Maverick Spirit Award events with Jason Reitman (Up In The Air), Fred Armisen (Portlandia), and Jane Lynch (Glee ), plus countless events connecting artists, innovators and audiences. This year Cinequest grew its offerings by 45% and expanded to include spectacular venus in both San Jose and Redwood City. The next Cinequest Film & VR Festival occurs February 27 - March 11, 2018. Cinequest's Picture The Possibilities youth empowerment work continues throughout the year and globally. This year's Cinequest Film & VR Award Winners are:
CINEQUEST FILM AWARDS
- Audience Award for Narrative Feature, Drama: YOU ARE MY SUNDAY
- Audience Award for Narrative Feature, Comedy: LOVESICK
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Audience Award for Documentary (tie):
- THE HONEST STRUGGLE…and
- NEW CHEFS ON THE BLOCK
- Best Narrative Feature Film, Drama: THE CITIZEN
- Best Narrative Feature Film, Comedy: THAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD
- Best Documentary Feature Film: MEMENTO MORI
- Global Vision Award: KING OF THE BELGIANS
- New Vision Award (tie):
- PAINLESS…and
- PROM KING
Please go here for a complete list of Film Awards.
CINEQUEST VIRTUAL REALITY AWARDS
- Visionary Award: MAUREEN FAN
- Best Overall Experience: GNOMES & GOBLINS
- Best Interactive: TILTBRUSH
- Best VR Motion Picture: RAIN OR SHINE
- Best VR Motion Picture – Animation: ASTEROIDS
- Best VR Documentary: UNDER THE NET
Please go here for a complete list of Virtual Reality Awards.