CineVegas was a
film festival held annually at the
Palms Casino Resort in
Paradise, Nevada, that ran from 1999 to 2009, typically in early June. CineVegas was originally held at
Bally's.[1] The first Festival featured “The Best of the Fests”, showcasing independent films that had previously earned awards and acclaim at other worldwide festivals. In 2000, the Festival moved to Bally's sister hotel
Paris.[2] Actor
Dennis Hopper received the Marquee Award and became the chair of the CineVegas Film Festival Creative Advisory Board in 2004, continuing as chairman until his death in 2010.[3]