A powerful collection of films that explore hidden struggles, difficult choices, and the lasting impact of personal decisions. The films included in this showcase are: Homework, Ripple, The Companions, Sugar, Cold Hands, Just Like a Boy, and Trapped. A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
Joshua Close stars as a solider struggling to make sense of civilian life when he is confronted with the complexities of gun violence in his home town. A Q&A with the filmmakers will immediately follow the film.
A vibrant program showcasing the creativity and vision of the next generation of storytellers. The films included in this showcase are: Hands Wrapped, Cake with the Cream, Second Chance, Rising Above the Ashes, Come In, Where We Left Off, and All Eyes on Me. A Filmmaker Q&A will immediately follow the screenings.
Investing in film can be as thrilling as the movies themselves. This panel pulls back the curtain on funding models, market trends, and the balance of risks and rewards in both studio and independent projects. Industry experts will share what investors look for, how data and algorithms shape decisions, and why financing films remains both […]
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.