Grantee Database

CINEQUEST INC

Grant Year

2023-24

Grant Program

Impact Projects

Award Amount

$21,250.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, Cinequest will expand our newest DEIJ series “Tapestry of Us.” Created in partnership with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Tapestry of Us was designed to empower and showcase content that evolves thinking, highlights community and elevates the human spirit. Cinequest uses powerful short films as a conduit to empower uplifting conversations to enhance the experience of walking in someone else’s shoes. Tapestry of Us offers community members and youth outlets to express and experience new viewpoints and stories. Tapestry of Us tackles the challenges youth, families, and communities face today while encouraging participants to gain a sense of belonging, open their minds, enhance their perspectives, and evolve their thinking. Tapestry of Us program’s empower the voices of historically under-served communities. Change starts to happen when minds are open.

Organization Summary

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival (Founded 1990) – Voted Best Film Festival by USA Today Readers, this world-renowned festival blends cinematic excellence with innovation and community engagement. Featuring groundbreaking films, immersive storytelling, and media technology, Cinequest provides an empowering platform for diverse creators and audiences. From bold documentaries to cutting-edge animation, the festival is celebrated for inspiring discovery and connection across cultures and genres.

Cinejoy Virtual Festival (Launched 2020) – Cinejoy revolutionizes audience access by providing a dynamic virtual platform where global film lovers can experience curated programming, filmmaker interactions, and artistic celebration from their own homes. Born out of the need to innovate during the pandemic, Cinejoy continues to extend Cinequest’s mission by eliminating geographic and physical barriers and enhancing digital inclusion through subtitles, virtual Q&As, and livestream events.

Picture The Possibilities (PTP) (Launched 2004) – This global youth program empowers underserved young people with the skills and inspiration to envision and create their futures. Through PTP’s City Sessions, Summits with global luminaries, and the Creatics online platform, youth engage in the 7 Powers of Creating, develop original films, and connect with mentors and peers. The program fosters leadership, innovation, and confidence while promoting equity in storytelling and opportunity.

Tapestry of Us (Launched 2022) – This empathy-driven series uses short films and community conversations to illuminate lived experiences across diverse identities and cultures. Topics include anti-Asian violence, assimilation, transgender youth, mental health, bullying, and more. Tapestry of Us invites audiences into powerful journeys that foster understanding, inclusion, and a culture of kindness.

Organization

Cinequest Inc

Address

300 S. First Street

#232

SAN JOSE

95113

County

Santa Clara

Region

Bay Area – Other

Phone

(408) 995-5033

Congressional District

District 18

State Assembly District

District 27

State Senate District

District 15

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