THIS SCREENING IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Programming at the Winn Room in the Coronado Public Library has been underwritten by the generosity of The Auen Foundation

Saturday, November 8, 2025  
John D. Spreckels Hospitality Center

BE A PART OF THE ACTION
Step into the story of Coronado’s cinematic legacy with Scenes & Sips, an elegant progressive tasting event set along our celebrated Avenue of the Stars. From 4:00–6:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, guests will embark on a flavorful stroll down Orange Avenue, where each star on the sidewalk honors an individual with real ties to Coronado’s rich film and cultural history.

THE SCENE

Your evening begins at our Hospitality Center, where CinePass pickup will be available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, November 8th The CinePass is your exclusive guide to the event — complete with a map of all participating stops on the back, ensuring you don’t miss a single taste along the way.

With CinePass in hand, you’ll set off on a curated tasting tour, enjoying bites and sips from celebrated local restaurants and purveyors. Each stop has been carefully chosen to complement the spirit of Coronado’s cinematic legacy. As you walk among the names that have graced both Coronado and the silver screen, you’ll enjoy a golden-hour celebration of community, cuisine, and cultural tradition.

Scenes & Sips is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

Enjoy a flavorful walking tour down Orange Avenue celebrating Coronado’s cinematic legacy. Guests will receive a CinePass for tastings from local restaurants and shops, plus a free tour of the Coronado Historical Association’s special D-Day tribute. Stroll among the stars honoring Coronado’s film history and soak in an evening of community, cuisine, and cinematic charm.

OPENING NIGHT! Badge Holders Only

RED CARPET 5:30 |  DOORS OPEN AT 6:00

Champagne & Specialty Cocktails by:

Dead Man's Wire is a 2025 American historical crime film directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Austin Kolodney, based on the true story of kidnapping by Tony Kiritsis in the 1970s. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, John Robinson, and Al Pacino.

The film had its world premiere out of competition in the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2025

"Scripted with fat-free economy by Austin Kolodney and made in the gritty, realistic style of Sidney Lumet’s ‘70s thrillers, the film pays tribute to Dog Day Afternoon while carving its own identity." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

Guests are invited to explore Chuck Gunderson’s Beatles memorabilia exhibit in the lobby, featuring rare items from the 1965 Balboa Stadium show. Simultaneously, early Beatles music will play inside the auditorium as guests are seated.

Program Overview

Leonard Maltin opens the program and introduces the day’s special guests: Tom Frangione, Natalie Palumbo, Chuck Gunderson, and Bruce Spizer. The event continues with a multimedia retrospective by Chuck Gunderson celebrating the Beatles' 1965 San Diego concert, followed by Bruce Spizer’s cinematic tribute to the 60th anniversary of HELP!.

SiriusXM Presents Documentary: Tug of War | 2:40 PM

A special documentary conversation with Sir Paul McCartney, hosted by Tom Frangione of The Beatles Channel. This exclusive segment explores the stories behind McCartney’s work and legacy.

Closing Conversation

The afternoon concludes with a Q&A featuring Leonard Maltin, Tom Frangione, and Natalie Palumbo.

(reminder: badge holders sign-in to reserve)

Celebrate all of our 2024 independent film, filmmakers and screenwriters!

The CIFF esteemed Jury members will announce the winners of this year’s categories.
All filmmakers and screenwriters are invited and encouraged to attend.
Badge-holder only event.
Reservations required / limited space / first come basis

Open to all badge holders!

Stop by and enjoy happy hour with fellow attendees, filmmakers and industry guests before heading off to watch your evening film!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025  
Crown Room at the Iconic Hotel Del Coronado

5:30 PM Hosted Champagne Reception and Red Carpet on the Vista Terrace

7:00 PM Dinner & Awards Presentation

9:30  PM  AfterParty & Dancing

The Stars Come Out To Shine!

The Coronado Island Film Festival’s most glamorous evening returns as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary with the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala. This unforgettable evening honors the creative forces—both above and below the line—who have elevated the art and science of cinematic storytelling.

Festival Host and Honorary Jury President Leonard Maltin, one of the most respected film critics and historians, will preside over the night’s tributes, engaging honorees in thoughtful onstage conversations as they accept their awards.

The evening begins with a golden-hour sunset champagne reception on the Vista Terrace, where guests can enjoy sweeping ocean views, sparkling conversation, and our signature red carpet and step & repeat. As the sun sets, the celebration moves inside to the historic Crown Room, a venue that has welcomed presidents, movie stars, and royalty since 1888, for an elegant dinner and awards presentation. Surrounded by soaring architecture and timeless charm, we will spotlight visionary individuals whose artistry, music, cinematography, cultural impact, and legacy have inspired audiences and defined generations of cinematic storytelling.

As the formal program concludes, the festivities continue with the Industry Tribute Wrap Party. The ballroom dance floor opens as the DJ turns up the music,  offering the perfect finale to a night of glamour, celebration, and cinematic excellence.

Over the years, this gala has honored some of Hollywood’s most remarkable visionaries, legacies and emerging talents, including;  Jane Seymour, Diane Ladd, Geena Davis, Chloé Zhao, Jacqueline Bisset, Dean Cundey, Kris Bowers, John Toll, Richard Dreyfuss, Nancy Utley, Alexandre Desplat, Diane Warren, Paul Raci, Heba Thorisdottir, Ron Shelton, Clarence Maclin, Charles Fox, Vanessa Roth, Michelle Phillips, Mayes Rubeo.

This year, as CIFF marks a decade of storytelling magic, we look forward to celebrating new luminaries whose contributions continue to inspire and enchant audiences worldwide.

Special Thank you to our Platinum Benefactors + Sponsors and Gala Underwriters

Carol Sommers    Arlene Inch   Gail & Robert Bardin   The Auen Foundation (Sherrie Auen + Catharine Reed)   Susan & Michael Kidd

The Hotel Del Coronado

The City of Coronado   Mayor John Duncan + City Council

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Champagne Sponsor

US Bank Coronado

Gala Dinner Wine Sponsor

Fig Jam Estate Winery

Awards Media Partners

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TRIBUTE HONOREE BIOS

Beau Bridges is an award-winning actor, director, and producer whose career spans more than seven decades. He currently stars opposite Kathy Bates and Jason Ritter in CBS’s “Matlock.” On the big screen, Bridges appeared in “The Descendants,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys”—for which he received the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor—“Dreamin’ Wild,” “The Hotel New Hampshire,” “Heart Like a Wheel,” “Jerry Maguire,” “The Landlord,” “Norma Rae,” “One Night in Miami,” “The Other Side of the Mountain,” “Sandkings,” and “Sordid Lives.” Nominated for 14 Emmy Awards, he received the Best Supporting Actor Emmy for “The Second Civil War,” earned both an Emmy and Golden Globe for “The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom,” and won an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Cable ACE Award for his leading role in “Without Warning: The James Brady Story.” His television credits include “Black-ish,” “Bloodline,” “Don’t Touch,” “Goliath,” “Greenleaf,” “Homeland,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Masters of Sex,” “Messiah,” “The Millers,” “Mosaic,” “Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero,” “The Outer Limits,” and “Robbie.” As a director, Bridges helmed “Secret Sins of the Father” and “The Thanksgiving Promise,” which became one of the highest-rated Disney television films ever broadcast. Beyond his work in film and television, Bridges served on the board of The Wishtoyo Foundation—a nonprofit dedicated to environmental protection. He currently serves on the board of World Youth Clubs, an international organization that helps provide a positive environment and a safe place for young people around the world. Recently, he also starred opposite his daughter, Emily Bridges, in “ Acting: The First Six Lessons, ” which they performed together at Theatre West. He played basketball under the legendary UCLA coach John Wooden and also portrayed coach John Wooden in the one-man play “Coach: An Evening with John Wooden” at Theatre Aspen’s Solo Flights Festival.

Delroy Lindo is coming off the critical and commercial success of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” Alongside critically acclaimed roles with director Spike Lee in “Da 5 Bloods”—which earned him a New York Film Critics Best Actor Award—”Clockers,” “Crooklyn,” and “Malcolm X,” he has starred in films including he has starred in films including “The Cider House Rules,” “Get Shorty,” “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Heist,” “The Core,” “The Harder They Fall,” “Ransom,” “Romeo Must Die,” “The One,” “This Christmas,” and “Wondrous Oblivion.” On television, he has starred in “Believe,” “The Chicago Code,” “Kidnapped,” “The Good Fight,” “Law and Order: SVU” (for which he won an NAACP Award), “Profoundly Normal,” “Soul of the Game,” “Strange Justice” (for which he won a Peabody Award), and “UnPrisoned.” On stage, he received Tony and Drama Desk nominations for “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”—which he also directed—and earned Helen Hayes and NAACP Image Award nominations for “A Raisin in the Sun.” He also won a Los Angeles Theater Weekly Award directing the play “Medal of Honor Rag.” He will next appear in the “Godzilla x Kong” franchise, and is directing the independent feature, “Jabari’s People.”

Deborah L. Scott is an Academy Award–winning costume designer known for her outstanding design, intuitive looks, and trailblazing techniques that elevate each and every character she costumes. She most recently reunited with James Cameron on “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” For this chapter, Scott and her team are once again pushing the boundaries of costume design, spending years developing intricate textiles, beadwork and embroidery, and fusing traditional handcraft with cutting-edge digital innovations. The result continues to bring the Na’vi to life with a richly detailed culture inspired by indigenous craft traditions and realized through thousands of bespoke costume pieces and props. She previously collaborated with Cameron on “Avatar: The Way of Water,” earning a Costume Designers Guild Award nomination, and on “Titanic,” which won her the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Her extensive filmography includes “Aloha,” “Avatar,” “Back to the Future,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Heat," "Legends of the Fall,” “Love & Other Drugs,” “Minority Report,” “Never Cry Wolf,” “The Patriot," "Transformers,” and “Wild Wild West.” A 2023 recipient of the CDG Career Achievement Award, Scott also serves as Designer-in-Residence at UCLA’s David C. Copley Center for the Study of Costume Design. From miniature people to giant robots, her versatility and intelligent design elevate her films toward greatness.

Deborah L. Scott is an Academy Award–winning costume designer known for her outstanding design, intuitive looks, and trailblazing techniques that elevate each and every character she costumes. She most recently reunited with James Cameron on “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” For this chapter, Scott and her team are once again pushing the boundaries of costume design, spending years developing intricate textiles, beadwork and embroidery, and fusing traditional handcraft with cutting-edge digital innovations. The result continues to bring the Na’vi to life with a richly detailed culture inspired by indigenous craft traditions and realized through thousands of bespoke costume pieces and props. She previously collaborated with Cameron on “Avatar: The Way of Water,” earning a Costume Designers Guild Award nomination, and on “Titanic,” which won her the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Her extensive filmography includes “Aloha,” “Avatar,” “Back to the Future,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Heat," "Legends of the Fall,” “Love & Other Drugs,” “Minority Report,” “Never Cry Wolf,” “The Patriot," "Transformers,” and “Wild Wild West.” A 2023 recipient of the CDG Career Achievement Award, Scott also serves as Designer-in-Residence at UCLA’s David C. Copley Center for the Study of Costume Design. From miniature people to giant robots, her versatility and intelligent design elevate her films toward greatness.

Austin Kolodney is the screenwriter behind Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire,” a darkly comedic and gritty crime thriller inspired by the Tony Kiritsis hostage crisis. The film was received enthusiastically at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival, quickly selling to Row K Entertainment. Next up, Kolodney will write and make his directorial debut with “Josephine the Blanket” alongside Sauce Studios. A multi-hyphenate talent, Kolodney has directed content for Almost Friday, SyFy, Funny or Die, Comedy Central, Universal Music Group, and All Def. A former director’s assistant, Kolodney previously worked for David O. Russell on “Joy” and Susanne Bier on “Bird Box.” His short film, “Two Chairs, Not One,” premiered at the Austin Film Fest in 2022. He was recently named as one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch in 2025, and is represented by Verve, Mosaic, and Fox Rothschild LLP.

Heidi Moneymaker ​ is one of Hollywood’s premier stunt performers, with a career spanning more than two decades. A former UCLA gymnast and NCAA champion, she has performed high-profile stunts in films including "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Black Widow," "Captain America: Civil War," "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," "Iron Man 2," "Mission: Impossible III," "Ocean’s 13," "Spider-Man 3," "Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle," and more. Moneymaker has doubled for Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Rachel Bilson, and Brie Larson, earning multiple Taurus World Stunt Awards and recognition from the Screen Actors Guild. She has also begun stunt coordinating and second unit directing, bringing her expertise behind the camera to design and shoot action sequences. Known for her courage, precision, and athleticism, Moneymaker has helped set new standards in stunt performance and remains a trailblazer for women in the field.