Biography of Larry Herbert, inventor of the Pantone Matching System, which established a universal worldwide language for color. At 96 years old, Larry Herbert, known as “The Pantone Guy,” is a visionary whose revolutionary idea to standardize color remains largely unrecognized. Growing up in Depression-era Brooklyn, Larry entered the print and manufacturing trade during a time when color was a chaotic and subjective experience. He channeled his unique vision into creating the Pantone Matching System—a groundbreaking invention that established a universal language for color, profoundly enhancing artistic expression and commercial production across all industries. Directed by Patrick Creadon (Wordplay, Hesburgh), this compelling documentary features an exclusive interview with Larry himself, offering an intimate glimpse into the mind behind Pantone and his enduring impact on how we perceive and use color today.
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.
Stories of innovation driving real-world solutions for wildlife, habitats, and our planet. An eye-opening collection of short films that highlight the urgent need to protect our planet’s wildlife and natural habitats.
The films included in this showcase are:
Ramfy: The Pangolin in My Bedroom,
Wild Hope: Building for Birds
Wild Hope: Significant Otter
The Everglades: Beneath the Surface.
Screening followed by a Roundtable Conversation led by Ricky Rhodes and Filmmakers.
Exclusive Trailer for new series: Impossible Cleanups is a documentary series about a team of explorers, engineers, and scientists who expedition to remote, extreme places to invent new solutions for impossible challenges. Season 1 will debut on a streaming platform in Spring, 2026.
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.