Coronado Film Festival

Opening Night: Dead Man's Wire + After party at the Tavern
2025-11-06 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | CA
Set in 1977 and based on a true story, Tony Kiritsis, a former real estate developer puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.
Then join us at the Tavern for an after party!

More Than a Game
2025-11-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118
An inspiring showcase of films that capture resilience, rivalry, and the spirit of competition—showing how the pursuit of victory reaches far beyond the field. The films included in this showcase are: Passarinho, Interloper, Starting Line, As Tough As Ice, Bike Short, and A Good Day Will Come.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.

Panel | Women on the Move
2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Heart, 655 C Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118
A dynamic conversation with the women shaping the future of the industry. Meet the groundbreaking women redefining cinema’s future. This panel unites producers, filmmakers, and creative leaders to share insights, challenges, and triumphs from the set to the boardroom. A powerful discussion on leadership, representation, and the impact of female voices in shaping storytelling.
Presented by DEADLINE
Moderated by Deadline

Unscripted
2025-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118
A diverse collection of documentary films capturing real lives, raw truths, and unexpected journeys. The films included in this showcase are: Shanti Rides Shotgun, Georgie, Hustle and Run, 300, and Richard Neutra's Maslon House.
A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.

Culinary Cinema : Babette's Feast - A Culinary Classic
2025-11-06 12:00 - 15:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 7th St, Coronado, CA, 92118
Babette's Feast - A Culinary Classic
At once a rousing paean to artistic creation, a delicate evocation of divine grace, and the ultimate film about food, the Oscar-winning Babette’s Feast is a deeply beloved treasure of cinema. Directed by Gabriel Axel and adapted from a story by Isak Dinesen, it is the lovingly layered tale of a French housekeeper with a mysterious past who brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late nineteenth-century Denmark. Babette’s Feast combines earthiness and reverence in an indescribably moving depiction of sensual pleasure that goes to your head like fine champagne.
CULINARY PARTNERS

Panel | State of the Industry: Navigating a New Era
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Sacred Heart, 655 C Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118
The entertainment landscape is evolving at lightning speed. From AI and streaming dominance to shifting audience habits and Hollywood’s new realities, industry leaders explore the forces reshaping film and television. Gain insights into the future of content creation, marketing, and distribution in this pivotal conversation.
Resented by MovieMaker
Moderated by : Tim Malloy, Publisher

No Place Like Home: Local Shorts
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118
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.

The Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala
2025-11-05 17:30 - 23:00 | Hotel Del Coronado Crown Room, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118
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 * non-hosted bars will be open
7:00 PM Dinner & Awards Presentation
9:30 PM Industry Tribute Wrap Party
