News Summary
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lineup of over 130 films, including Academy Award contenders. The festival runs from November 5-9, featuring notable events like the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala. Attendees can enjoy a mix of narrative features, documentaries, and culinary cinema, alongside panel discussions addressing current topics in the film industry. CIFF aims to enrich the local community and showcase independent voices in cinema.
Coronado will host the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) from November 5-9, 2025, marking its significant 10th anniversary with a robust lineup that includes over 130 films. This year’s festival promises a diverse celebration of cinema, featuring a mix of narrative features, documentaries, and short films, alongside strong contenders for the Academy Awards.
The festival will kick off with the highly anticipated film “Dead Man’s Wire,” directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Bill Skarsgård and Al Pacino. It will culminate with the closing film “Sentimental Value,” helmed by Joachim Trier and featuring Renate Reinsve and Elle Fanning. In addition to these films, CIFF will screen notable titles including “Arco,” “Blue Moon,” “American Solitaire,” “Jay Kelly,” “The Choral,” “The Secret Agent,” and “Train Dreams.”
The festival will begin with a notable event, the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala, scheduled for November 5 at the Hotel del Coronado. This special gala will be hosted by renowned film critic Leonard Maltin and is expected to draw industry insiders and cinema enthusiasts alike.
As part of its centerpiece offerings, CIFF has selected “The Secret Agent” and “Jay Kelly”. Additionally, spotlight screenings will showcase potential award season favorites such as “Arco,” “Blue Moon,” “The Choral,” “The Tale of Silyan,” and “Train Dreams.”
The festival’s program goes beyond film screenings. Attendees can look forward to a Culinary Cinema series designed to blend film and food, alongside a retrospective event titled “Beatlemania Comes to Coronado”, featuring the documentary “Tug of War” about Paul McCartney.
CIFF also aims to promote dialogue within the film community through an extensive panel series that includes discussions on contemporary cinema issues. Topics will address a range of themes, including the “State of the Industry,” “Women on the Move,” and “SAG-AFTRA & The Future of Film.” These panels will feature industry leaders and innovators, providing a platform for vital conversations about the direction of film and the arts.
The festival venues will encompass several significant local spots including the Hotel del Coronado, Village Theatre, Sacred Heart Community Center, and Coronado Performing Arts Center. Together, these locations will transform Coronado into a vibrant cinematic hub, allowing film lovers to experience a rich diversity of storytelling.
As a key mission, CIFF emphasizes its commitment to nurturing independent voices in cinema and enhancing the cultural fabric of the community. The festival serves as an important platform for cinematic storytelling innovation and community engagement, making it a pivotal event for both local residents and visiting filmmakers.
Tickets for the Coronado Island Film Festival are available through the festival’s website, allowing fans and cinephiles to participate in this celebratory event.
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