Reception on the Bay 6:00–7:30 PM
This year, we're doing something we've never done before. CIFF's beloved closing night reception moves to the stunning waterfront setting of the Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Marina — where the bay stretches out before you, the city skyline glitters across the water, and the open air makes every moment feel just a little more cinematic.
Join us for a gorgeous waterfront reception as the sun sets over San Diego Bay. Sip, mingle, and soak in the views — the kind of golden-hour moment that reminds you why we love gathering around great films and great company. With the downtown skyline reflecting off the water and the warm November air around you, it's the perfect prelude to one final night of cinema
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.