Panel: Writing the Magic – Screenwriting Fundamentals and Insider Wisdom

Winn Room at Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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 […]

Blue Carbon: Nature's Hidden Power

Village Theatre Main 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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. […]

Last Laugh

Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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.

Art & Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel

Village Screen 2 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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

Village Screen 3 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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 […]

Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot

Village Theatre Main 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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 […]

Stages of Expression

Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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.

Mountain Boy

Village Screen 2 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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

Giants Rising

Village Screen 3 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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, […]

Screenwriting Workshop: Everybody Pitches – Mastering the Art of Selling Your Script

Winn Room at Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

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, […]

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.

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