TO SERVE AS THE CHAIRMAIN OF THE CREATIVE
ADVISORY BOARD FOR
2004 CINEVEGAS FILM FESTIVAL
for the 2004 CineVegas Film Festival. The announcement was made today by Robin Greenspun,
President of CineVegas.
“We are so pleased to have Dennis serve as chairman for our newly formed Creative Advisory Board. He
is passionately committed to independent cinema and continues to leverage his position in the
entertainment community to help fellow actors and filmmakers, ” said Robin Greenspun.
Hopper was honored last year with CineVegas’ prestigious Marquee Award for his lifetime achievements
in the film industry.
Hopper states, “I’ve attended festivals all over the world, but nothing can compare to CineVegas. I was
so inspired by the festival’s commitment to filmmakers and bringing undiscovered talent to the
entertainment capital of the world that I am thrilled to be involved. We put together a terrific board of
individuals who are highly respected in the film community and we look forward to bringing the festival
to the next level of recognition.”
The Creative Advisory Board will be comprised of the following: Jeremy Barber, UTA; Tom Bernard, Co-
Pres. Sony Pictures Classics; Ruth Bloom, Arts Educator; Arianna Bocco, Sr. VP Miramax; David
Dinerstein, Pres. Paramount Classics; Kevin Iwashina, CAA; Ori Marmur, Original Films; Elvis Mitchell,
New York Times; Bob Myerson, Co-Pres. Dada Films; Bingham Ray, Independent Producer; Shaun
Redick, ICM and John Sloss, Pres. Cinetic.
The deadline for film entries has closed. We should know soon what films and events will be at the
festival. Check out their website for information on films, being a volunteer, etc. CineVegas Website or
you call them at (702) 992-7979.
CineVegas
Since it’s inception in 1998, CineVegas has celebrated many milestones including the world premieres
of such films as "Spun," “The Weather Underground,” "Poolhall Junkies," and "Bubba Ho-tep" and
screenings of other great films such as "Whale Rider," "Shadow of the Vampire," "Gods and Monsters,"
"Cider House Rules," "Sunshine State," "Tadpole," and "No News From God." Dustin Hoffman, Dennis
Hopper, Josh Hartnett, Benicio Del Toro, Hunter S. Thompson, Daryl Hannah, Quentin Tarantino, Tony
Curtis, Mark Rydell, Lynn Redgrave, Rod Steiger, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chazz Palminteri, Michael
Rosenbaum, Anson Mount, Sydney Pollack, Danny Glover, Elliot Gould, Bai Ling, Michael Caine, Brett
Ratner, Robert Forster, Jerry Molen, John Ritter, Bruce Campbell and Alexis Arquette are just a few of
the celebrities and executives who have participated in the festival.
