2006: World's Most Dangerous
We hope you enjoy, and survive, the show...
A few years ago, a director whose film was in the festival was saying farewell after a long ride on that rollercoaster called the "CineVegas Experience." He looked at me with an exhausted smile, shook his head and said “CineVegas is the world's most dangerous film festival.” I loved that notion. Las Vegas always had an underlying element of danger. Yet it has flourished, from its outlaw beginnings through its mafia-driven heyday to its current death-defying acts of entertainment and architecture.
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Honorees
Marquee Award:

Helen Mirren

Half-Life Award:

Laurence Fishburne

Half-Life Award:

Christina Ricci

Vanguard Director:

Taylor Hackford

Brenden Theatres and CineVegas Star Award:

Sylvester Stallone

 
Jackpot Premieres
A collection of highly anticipated U.S. and world premieres.

THE 4TH DIMENSION
(World Premiere), Dir: Tom Mattera & Dave Mazzoni

5 UP 2 DOWN
(World Premiere), Dir: Steven Kessler

DANIKA
(World Premiere), Dir: Ariel Vromen

THE FAVOR
(World Premiere), Dir: Eva Aridjis

G.I. JESUS
(World Premiere), Dir: Carl Colpaert

PARK
(World Premiere), Dir: Kurt Voelker

RUNNING STUMBLED
(U.S. Premiere), Dir: John Maringouin

THANKS TO GRAVITY
(World Premiere), Dir: Jessica Kavana

 
Vegas Uncovered
Las Vegas gets its layers peeled off by two hot new documentaries that offer behind-the-scene looks at what really goes on in America's adult playground.

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Sure Bets
Advance screenings of high profile films with U.S. distribution.

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Diamond Discoveries
Highlights of the best new American and International films seeking distribution.

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Area 52
A bizarre underground collection of cult and midnight movies for the most hardcore fans.

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Shorts One
“A Cast of Characters”
A roller coaster ride through a mix of people; some caught up in bad situations, others making the best of a strange day, and some just looking for a fight. You can laugh at some of these films, but the person next to you may be crying. 86 minutes.

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Shorts Two
“Drug of Choice”
Cow-tipping, strange psychedelic bugs, pigeon cults, old flames, mysterious strangers, lab mice and/or country-western gold record washed-up superstars. Hey, you’re in Las Vegas. We do not condone any of these activities. (Maybe cow tipping.) 87 minutes.

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Shorts Three
“How It All Works”
Ever want to step back and figure “it” all out? These stylish films – some serious, some funny, all smart – will give you the clues you need. Whether it's the schematics of paperwork, love for hire, tattoos, stormy relationships, trained assassins or the wild, wild, world of nature, leave the theater enlightened. 90 minutes.

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Nevada Filmmaking
Showcasing the best and newest work being made in Nevada.

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Shorts Four
“Seeing is Believing”
As documentaries are becoming the darlings of America, the most exciting and unique non-fiction work is actually being made in the short film format. Travel the world of America in ways you've never seen it, from the new New York, to the unknown South, past the controversial Mexican border, to the original city of cities – Las Vegas. 75 minutes.

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