CLOSING NIGHT FEATURE
After the Closing Night Reception at the Hotel del Coronado Ocean Ballroom head over to Village Theater to watch the Closing Night feature film.
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.
"It’s a movie that sneaks up on you like great fiction, blending theme and character in a way that allows it to live in your mind after you see it, rolling around what it means to both the people in it and your own life." -- Brian Tallerico [RogerEbert.com]
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
AFTER PARTY
The celebration doesn’t stop when the credits roll! Badge holders are invited to an exclusive Private Opening Night After Party at The Tavern. Savor handcrafted cocktails, indulge in delectable passed bites, and dance the night away as DJ TeeLynn keeps the energy alive.
This is the can’t-miss gathering to toast the start of the festival, connect with fellow film lovers, and celebrate in true CIFF style.
Be sure to pick up your wristband at Opening Night check-in for entry to this unforgettable evening!
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.