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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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CONVERSATION ON CONSERVATION - Join in discussion with experts, scientist and advocates for this screening and conversation. RETURN OF THE MANATEES: Florida’s Crystal River has long been a safe haven […]

After 53 consecutive years of touring and over 5,000 performances, the iconic duo of 'America' privately says goodbye to a lifetime on the road. The film dives into their extraordinary […]

A compelling collection of films that explore resilience, determination, and the challenges faced in pushing boundaries across different landscapes and stories. The films included in this showcase are: The Final Copy […]

Culinary Cultural Collaboration: The story of Chef David Yárnoz (5 Michelin stars), who returns to Taiwan after 3 pandemic years to face the problems of bringing Spanish cuisine to the […]

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. […]

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, […]

Screening followed by a conversation about how comedy is a tool for discussion and social change. Screening Synopsis: While preparing for a live performance where she will iron her belly […]