A Real Pain | Centerpiece Film
Red Carpet Screening Enjoy a pre-screening glass of champagne and photos on the Red Carpet. A REAL PAIN, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2024
7:00 PM
Animation Showcase
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/09/2024
10:00 AM
Art & Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel
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 […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/08/2024
10:30 AM
Bau, Artist at War
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 […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/09/2024
1:00 PM
Blue Carbon: Nature's Hidden Power
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 […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2024
10:00 AM
Breaking Barriers
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/10/2024
10:00 AM
Breakup Season
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. ‘Breakup Season’ […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/09/2024
4:00 PM
Emerging Filmmaker Showcase #2 High School
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/08/2024
7:00 PM
Emerging Filmmakers Showcase #1 Advanced
A showcase of bold, innovative films created by advanced student filmmakers, highlighting fresh perspectives and creative storytelling from the next generation of talent. The films included in this showcase are: […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/07/2024
1:00 PM
Fish & Men | Culinary Cinema Series
Winner of the 2020 Audience Awards for Best Documentary Feature CIFF is excited to bring the film to a LIVE audience. Today, 91% of our fish is imported and the […]
Showing: John D. Spreckels Center
11/07/2024
12:00 PM
FLOW | Spotlight Film | International Feature
FLOW Spotlight Film Flow has been selected to represent Latvia in the 2025 Oscars International Feature Film race. ANIMATED FEATURE A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows […]
Showing: Village Theater Main
11/09/2024, 11/10/2024
7pm, 4:30pm
Also Showing: Screening Room
Giants Rising
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 […]
Showing: Village Screen 3
9/8/2024
1:30 PM, 7:30 PM
Hellbent on Boogie
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, […]
Showing: Screening Room 2, 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2024, 11/10/2024
7:30 PM, 10:30 AM
Here's Yianni!
When a Greek diner owner is diagnosed with dementia, he imagines himself as a late-night talk show host, putting his wife’s love to the ultimate test. Synopsis: Yianni and Plousia […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/10/2024
4:30 PM
I Hope This Helps!
From executive producer Matthew Modine, "I Hope This Helps!" is a humorous, genre-bending hybrid documentary that invites viewers to ponder the evolving relationship between humanity and technology.
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/09/2024, 11/10/2024
4:30 PM, 10:30 AM
Last Laugh
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, […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/08/2024
10:00 AM
Lasting Impressions
A reflective collection of films that explore personal histories, legacy, and the profound impact of life's journey, featuring characters and stories that linger in the mind long after the credits […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/07/2024
4:00 PM
Life Interrupted
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/09/2024
4:00 PM
Maji (Water) | International Documentary
International Documentary Across continents, one man's quest against the water crisis: five challenges, five countries, one cause. Water is fundamental to life, essential yet increasingly scarce. "Maji" takes you on […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/09/2024
1:30 PM
Marcella | Culinary Cinema Series
CULINARY CINEMA SERIES | PREMIERE MARCELLA is the first documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life […]
Showing: John D. Spreckels Center
11/10/2024
1:30 PM
Military Shorts Track: Focus on Valor
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 […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/09/2024
12:30 PM
Military Track: The Atomic Rocketeer
Part of the CIFF SALUTE TO VETERANS MILITARY TRACK The Atomic Rocketeer is a 2024 documentary from Larry L. Sheffield that tells the complete story of Wernher Von Braun, the […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/09/2024
3:00 PM
Mountain Boy |. International Feature
A young Emirati boy with Autism ventures with his new friend Barakah, an Arabian Saluki to find acceptance, family, and redemption. This is a story about adventure. This is a […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/09/2024
10:30 AM
No Place Like Home: Local Shorts
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/07/2024
10:00 AM
Northern Lights (1978 Cannes Winner Retrospective)
Retrospective | Award-winning Classic film revisited in remastered format. Northern Lights, winner of the Camera d’Or for Best First Feature at the 1979 Cannes International Film Festival and many […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2024, 11/10/2024
10:30 AM, 1:30
Panel: Women on the Move
WOMEN ON THE MOVE: The Ladies are in the house! Join us for mimosa's, and a dynamic panel and conversation around what matters most to women in media and film. […]
Showing: John D. Spreckels Center
11/09/2024
10:30 AM
Queen of the Ring
This epic feature, Queen of the Ring is inspired by Jeff Leen's book, chronicling the true story of Mildred Burke, the first million-dollar female athlete in history. The film follows […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/10/2024
1:00 PM
Rites of Passage
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/08/2024
4:00 PM
Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot
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 […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2024
1:00 PM
Rohna Classified: Military Track
MILITARY TRACK | SALUTE TO VETERANS A WWII transport ship equipped with non-functioning lifeboats and inadequate lifebelts was sunk by one of the first radio-guided missiles ever used […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/09/2024
10:00 AM
SALTWATERx | Local San Diego Filmmakers
SALTWATERx: Your Prescription for Wellness Discover the extraordinary healing powers of the ocean with SALTWATERx. Join us on a captivating cinematic journey as doctors - medical doctors, osteopaths, and psychiatrists […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/08/2024
4:30 PM
Sing Sing
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/10/2024
10:00 AM
Special Engagement: Unfurling the World
Special Engagement: Unfurling the World The Voyage of Irving and Electra Johnson "Hollywood, Military and Coronado Connections" with Filmmaker Gary Jobson and Historian Tim Reid Tim Reid joins CIFF […]
Showing: Coronado Performing Arts Center
11/9/2024
10:00 AM
Stages of Expression
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.
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/08/2024
1:00 PM
Stampila | International Feature
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE The first collaborative film between the US and Moldova A middle-aged woman decides to overthrow the powerful oligarch who controls her country. Armed with only her wit and […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2024
4:30 PM
11/9/2024
4:30pm
Sugarcane | Red Carpet Screening
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 […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2024
4:00 PM
Technical Difficulties
The films included in this showcase are: Burn Out, Head In The Clouds, Feet On the Ground, BestFriendAI, The Lights Above, Home Sweet Home, The Ballad of Tita and the […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/10/2024
1:00 PM
The Strangers' Case | International Feature
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE Jordan/ 1hr 44m Arabic, English, Greek In Sir Thomas More, Shakespeare wrote a speech in which More makes a passionate defence for refugees, pleading for empathy from […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2024
4:30 PM
Ties that Bind
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 […]
Showing: Carousel Room: Hotel Del Coronado
11/09/2024
1:00 PM
Unstoppable | Opening Night Film + After Party
OPENING NIGHT FILM + AFTER PARTY Red Carpet Screening - Cocktail Attire Enjoy a pre-screening glass of champagne and photos on the red carpet. Tickets for Opening Night include both […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/07/2024
4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Wilding
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. […]
Showing: Village Theater
11/9/2024
10:00am
