This curated collection of films that celebrate food, culture, and creativity through the lens of culinary storytelling. Our relationship with food, where it is sourced and how we gather is part of our culture. Join us for this special event!
The films included in this showcase are:
Lisa Dahl: Blessed by Grace
Culinary Art School in Tijuana Celebrates 20 Years of Building Pride and Prosperity
Gus Doesn’t Serve Calamari
Join us for a Q&A immediately following the screening.
A dynamic selection of films that explore unique voices and fresh perspectives, offering powerful stories and thought-provoking themes.
The films included in this showcase are Main Man, The Heart of Texas, Flavor of the Month, What It's Like To Be Okay, and Butterfly on a Wheel.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
A captivating collection of films that delve into life’s unexpected disruptions, exploring how sudden events and chance encounters can alter the course of personal journeys. The films included in this showcase are Happy Snaps, Dandelion, Grind, Snipped, You & Me (& Chaz & Rodney), and A Friend of Dorothy.
A lighthearted and entertaining collection of films that find humor in unexpected places, offering witty, comedic takes on life’s challenges and absurdities. The films included in this showcase are:
Cattywampus, Big Feelings, May I Put You On Hold?, Fitted Sheet, Back to the Closet, Ms. Rossi 3: Ms. Rossi Meets the Mob, Halfway Haunted
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
San Diego and surrounding regions are rich in talented filmmakers and remarkable storytellers! This selection of well-crafted films is a testament to our local creative talent, personalities, and artists. The films included in this showcase are The Second Sunday of May, Is It True?, Aunt Cindy and The Alchemist, Crane, Stone Garden, and Handwoven. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.
Join us for a Q&A immediately following the screening.
A powerful collection of films that honor resilience, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The films included in this showcase are: Homeward Dawn, Mismatch, Unseen Scars, and The Singers.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
A powerful collection of films that explore hidden struggles, difficult choices, and the lasting impact of personal decisions. The films included in this showcase are: Homework, Ripple, The Companions, Sugar, Cold Hands, Just Like a Boy, and Trapped.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
A captivating collection of films that explore chance encounters, unexpected twists, and the choices that shape our paths. The films included in this showcase are: Susana, A Guest In My Country, The Big Everything, The Errand, Soul Bird, and Chasers.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
A heartfelt collection of films that capture the complexities of love, connection, and the unexpected bonds that shape our lives. The films included in this showcase are: Houston, We Have A Crush, Undeletable, Love Eternal, Alone Together, and Focal Point.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
An evocative collection of films that explore connection, identity, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives and communities. The films included in this showcase are: Unholy, Beyond Silence, Hāfu, Lonely, Spit It Out, and Camp Widow.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
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.
