The 11th Annual CineVegas Film Festival Kicks Off with World Premiere of 'Saint John of Las Vegas'

The 11th Annual CineVegas Film Festival kicked off with the world premiere of Saint John of Las Vegas. The premiere was attended by stars of the film including Sarah Silverman (pictured above), Romany Malco, Jesse Garcia and Aviva, as well as the film’s writer and director, Hue Rhodes (Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com).

Other Vegas celebrities came to help celebrate the start of the 2009 Festival, including Holly Madison, Carrot Top, Vinnie Favorito, Gerry McCambridge, Frank Marino, Tony & Tina (from Tony & Tina’s Wedding), the cast of JERSEY BOYS, cast members from PEEP SHOW, the band Human Nature and Miss Nevada USA Georgina Vaughan.

CineVegas chair Dennis Hopper introduced the film rock star style by ascending from the theater’s stage floor and welcoming the evening’s guests. The premiere was held in the CHI Theater at Planet Hollywood, and was followed by an after party at Prive Nightclub. CineVegas continues today at the Palms Casino Resort and Brenden Theatres with world premieres of REDLAND, DAYLIGHT, ALL IN: THE POKER MOVIE and THE REVENANT, as well as special screenings of other features, documentaries and shorts.

The CineVegas Film Festival is a platform for artists and art lovers who are drawn to the edge. Held amidst the unique, unpredictable and intoxicating environment that is Las Vegas, the CineVegas Film Festival pushes the boundaries of cinema. The Festival annually presents work by innovative, uninhibited, and renegade artists to an audience of local and national film lovers, journalists, and film industry representatives. Robin Greenspun serves as the festival’s President, Trevor Groth serves as Artistic Director and Dennis Hopper serves as the Chairman of the Creative Advisory Board. For more information on the CineVegas Film Festival, please call 888-8VEGAS8 or visit www.cinevegas.com.