Join us for the official KICK OFF BASH of the 2024 Coronado Island Film Festival! Dive into a night of unforgettable fun! Mix, mingle, sip, and savor at this blow-out celebration. Indulge in our annual Taste of the Festival, featuring delectable bites from top chefs and restaurants, alongside signature cocktails crafted by our exclusive spirits, […]

Good Morning! Donuts and coffee all badge holders start the day off right!

The films included in this showcase are: The Bootstrap Cafe, Out of The Dark: Jaleen Roberts, Death Is A Rose Bush, You Will Not Replace Us, Long Live Xander the Great!. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

Today, 91% of our fish is imported and the U.S. is flooded with six billion tons of imported seafood. Consumers across America eat blissfully unaware of where their seafood is from or the dire consequences that a demand for five species of fish sourced from distant oceans brings to our shores. FISH & MEN exposes […]

The films included in this showcase are: Another Chance, Windows, Whiskered Away, Black Sheep, Crazy For You, Slobopoly, Last Remembrances, Xander, Le Charade. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

OPENING NIGHT FILM PREMIERE + AFTER PARTY Red Carpet Screening - Cocktail Attire requested Enjoy a pre-screening glass of champagne and photos on the red carpet. FILM: UNSTOPPABLE SYNOPSIS: Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg and growing up in an abusive household, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately […]

OPENING NIGHT FILM PREMIERE + AFTER PARTY Red Carpet Screening - Cocktail Attire requested Enjoy a pre-screening glass of champagne and photos on the red carpet. FILM: UNSTOPPABLE SYNOPSIS: Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg and growing up in an abusive household, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately […]

Good Morning! Donuts and coffee all badge holders start the day off right!

Unlock the secrets behind crafting compelling stories with insights from top industry screenwriters and producers Joey Siara, Suzanne Farwell, and Susan Cartsonsis. This dynamic panel will dive into the essentials of screenwriting, from mastering structure and dialogue to creating unforgettable characters. Packed with insider tips, personal anecdotes, and hard-earned wisdom, the panelists will offer a […]

Told through the eyes of Grammy-nominated music producer, DJ and environmental toxicologist, Jayda Guy, accompanied by a score from the Wu-Tang Clan''s RZA and featuring Seu Jorge, Blue Carbon is an environmental documentary that brings together music and science to uncover what could be one of our greatest weapons in the fight against climate change. […]

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: Tea, Learning English, Dead Cat, Die Laughing, Officer Stanley, Happy Thanksgiving, Camping in Paradise. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

Nancy Noël was a prolific American Contemporary Impressionist renowned for her portraiture. As an artist, Nancy could uniquely evoke emotion and kindle inspiration in her collectors. Fans of her work came from all over the United States and beyond to get her signature and be in her presence. ART & SOUL: A PORTRAIT OF NANCY […]

Northern Lights, winner of the Camera d’Or for Best First Feature at the 1979 Cannes International Film Festival and many other prizes around the world, is a classic American independent film. Originally released in 1978, this is the new 4K restoration produced in 2024. Against a backdrop of a bitter winter on the Dakota prairie […]

Imagine: He once opened for the Rolling Stones, became one of the top attractions in San Francisco (2nd only to the Cable Car), performed in front of two Presidents and a Queen and became one of the most unique acts in Las Vegas, winning Entertainer of the Year two years in a row – all […]

The films included in this showcase are: CAN, SHÉ (SNAKE), The Understudy, All Things Metal, Sincero, The Masterpiece. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

A young Emirati boy with Autism ventures with his new friend Barakah, an Arabian Saluki to find acceptance, family, and redemption.

STUNNING! Revealing the secrets and saga of America’s most iconic trees, GIANTS RISING tells the epic tale of the redwoods. The tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth, these trees are living links to the past. But they also hold powers that could impact our future. Through the voices of scientists, artists, […]

Get ready to pitch your script in this interactive and hands-on session designed for aspiring screenwriters. "Everybody Pitches" offers you the chance to present your story idea to top screenwriters and producers in an engaging, breakout roundtable format. Learn what makes a pitch truly stand out, how to capture a room's attention, and gain invaluable, […]

FILM, Q+A and RECEPTION EVENT: This film tells the inspiring story of how a late-career epiphany led “wacky genius” Pat Brown to abandon his academic career and commit himself to fighting global warming and biodiversity collapse, starting with a surprising product - an impossibly delicious plant-based hamburger. WILD HOPE is a series that highlights the […]

An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during […]

The films included in this showcase are: Essex Girls, Never Getting Rid of Me, Bitch, Hey Dad, Portrait, Oh Christmas Tree, Calico, Ebb & Flow. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

In Sir Thomas More, Shakespeare wrote a speech in which More makes a passionate defence for refugees, pleading for empathy from his fellow countrymen and culminating in a poignant description of the plight of refugees - “The Strangers’ Case” - which persists today. A doctor and her daughter come home following a chaotic shift at […]

“What does a woman battling brain cancer, a surfer from Liberia, Africa with unthinkable grief and an amputee mentoring a group of lost teenage boys and a young woman with cerebral palsy all use as their non-traditional healing medicine?” The Ocean!

Red Carpet Screening Enjoy a pre-screenig glass of champagne and photos on the red carpet. “One of the best films of the year.” Awardswatch A REAL PAIN, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite […]

A dynamic collection of films by talented high school filmmakers, showcasing raw creativity and storytelling from the next generation of cinematic voices. The films included in this showcase are: To The Max, Weathered, Savta, Jango, Arizona, Cascadia, Vampire Sandwich, Guiding Light, Your Necklace, Low Tech Friend. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

STUNNING! Revealing the secrets and saga of America’s most iconic trees, GIANTS RISING tells the epic tale of the redwoods. The tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth, these trees are living links to the past. But they also hold powers that could impact our future. Through the voices of scientists, artists, […]

Alan returns to his small Floridian hometown to find his sister Quinn all grown up. But when he discovers that their overbearing mother is sheltering Quinn because of her autism, he hatches a plan for them to run away together so that Quinn can pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.

Good Morning! Donuts and coffee all badge holders start the day off right!

A WWII transport ship equipped with non-functioning lifeboats and inadequate lifebelts was sunk by one of the first radio-guided missiles ever used in war. 1015 US soldiers were killed in the classified attack that remains the greatest loss of life at sea in the history of any US war. ROHNA CLASSIFIED is a new film […]

Special Engagement: Unfurling the World with Filmmaker Gary Jobson and Historian Tim Reid Join us for a special screening of Unfurling the World, an inspiring documentary by renowned filmmaker, sailor, and America's Cup winner Gary Jobson. Known for his illustrious career as a sailing commentator, including his role as the sailing race host for the […]

A curated selection of whimsical, dramatic, artistic, and creative shorts that use animation techniques that challenge and delight the imagination. The films included in this showcase are: Paumo D'amour, On The 8th Day, The Unseen, Family Portrait of the Black Earth, Frankie, Play Again, LUKI & The Lights, Dream, and Wander to Wonder. Q&A with […]

WOMEN ON THE MOVE: The Ladies are in the house! Join us for mimosa's, a dynamic panel and conversation around what matters most to women in media and film. The influence and impact of women in the industry continues to reshape, redefine, and reimagine the industry. All female filmmakers, producers and marketing mavens should plan […]

Nancy Noël was a prolific American Contemporary Impressionist renowned for her portraiture. As an artist, Nancy could uniquely evoke emotion and kindle inspiration in her collectors. Fans of her work came from all over the United States and beyond to get her signature and be in her presence. ART & SOUL: A PORTRAIT OF NANCY […]

A young Emirati boy with Autism ventures with his new friend Barakah, an Arabian Saluki to find acceptance, family, and redemption.

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A powerful collection of films that highlight stories of bravery, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity, showcasing the strength of the human spirit. The films included in this showcase are: Return Engagement, Filming Under Fire, Bring Them Home. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

Bau, Artist at War is based on the true story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau, whose wedding took place in the Plaszow concentration camp during WWII, an event immortalized in Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. This film is a war drama, love story, and espionage tale that needs to be told in this era where survivors […]

WATER BROTHER is a poignant reflection on a life well-lived and a tribute to the enduring spirit of surf culture. The film celebrates the people and places that make surfing & skating more than just hobbies and shows how one man's dedication can inspire a community.

The films included in this showcase are: And You Are...?, Deep In My Heart Is A Song, Smile God Loves You, Thursday in March, Tidy House, Sleep Training. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

Across continents, one man's quest against the water crisis: five challenges, five countries, one cause.

Berta, a mature woman from the upper class, has been hiring the services of Alberto, a professional escort, for some time. One day, Alberto can't make it, so he sends another escort, Hugo, a much younger and inexperienced guy from his neighborhood. Berta distrusts Hugo and insists him to leave, but Hugo wants to finish […]

Documentary on Operation Paperclip and early V-2 Rocket Development at White Sands, NM

A young man brings his girlfriend to his rural Oregon hometown for Christmas to introduce her to his family, only for things to go terribly wrong upon arrival.

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: Brownies, Spag Bol, The Mood Swing, Belief, A Fateful Weekend, Dion & Denver, Delivery. Q&A with filmmakers will immediately follow the screenings.

A middle-aged woman decides to overthrow the powerful oligarch who controls her country. Armed with only her wit and a stolen government stamp, she must outsmart the oligarch’s henchmen, evade the secret police, and trick her countrymen into sparking a revolution. Facing off against armed riot police, water cannons, and deep fakes, she must stop […]

From Executive Producers Matthew Modine and Adam Rackoff, ''I Hope This Helps!'' is a humorous, genre-bending hybrid documentary that invites viewers to ponder the evolving relationship between humanity and technology. In the film, investigative journalist Daniel Freed enlists the help of Google''s AI chatbot, Bard, to collaborate on a documentary...about AI. Appearing in the blue, […]

The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the […]