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Adult Children
When a crisis provides Morgan the rare opportunity to spend time with her significantly older half-siblings, she hopes they'll be able to shed some light on what it means to […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2025
1:00 PM
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American Solitaire | World Premiere Spotlight Feature
WORLD PREMIERE | Exclusive Aaron Davidman, writer-director debuting his first feature film Joshua Close (Killers of the Flower Moon) stars in the film as a U.S. soldier struggling to make sense […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/07/2025
4:00 PM
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Animation Showcase I
A powerful and imaginative selection of shorts that blend artistry, emotion, and inventive storytelling across cultures and styles. The films included in this showcase are: The Little Ancestor, Wednesdays with […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/07/2025
10:00 AM
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Animation Showcase II
A powerful and imaginative selection of shorts that blend artistry, emotion, and inventive storytelling across cultures and styles. The films included in this showcase are: Retirement Plan, Dormilón, Ovary-Acting, Ostrich, […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/08/2025
1:00 PM
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Arco
A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/07/2025
4:30 PM
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Arco | Spotlight Feature
Family Friendly | pre-teens and older will enjoy this visually animated feature. A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
10:30 AM
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Avenue of the Stars Scenes & Sips
Saturday, November 8, 2025 John D. Spreckels Hospitality Center BE A PART OF THE ACTION Step into the story of Coronado’s cinematic legacy with Scenes & Sips, an elegant progressive […]
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Beatles Special Engagement
Celebrate the legacy of The Beatles with a one-of-a-kind event in Coronado!Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with rare memorabilia, film tributes, and expert insights as we honor the […]
Showing: Coronado Performing Arts Center
11/08/2025
12:30 PM
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Billy Knight | Spotlight Feature
After losing his father, Alex discovers a box of unfinished scripts and a handkerchief with the name “Billy Knight” embroidered on it. Consumed with the desire to discover his identity, […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/07/2025
1:00 PM
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Blue Moon | Spotlight Feature
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/09/2025
4:00 PM
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Building on the Edge
A group of architecture students embark on an epic adventure when they set out to design and build a research station on one of the least hospitable places on the […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/07/2025
10:30 AM
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Building on the Edge
A group of architecture students embark on an epic adventure when they set out to design and build a research station on one of the least hospitable places on the […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
4:30 PM
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Centerpiece Film | Jay Kelly
This film calls for chilled Champagne upon arrival! The film stars an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. It follows a friendship between […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2025
7:00 PM
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Centerpiece Film | The Secret Agent
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/07/2025
7:00 PM
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Charliebird
Al is a devoted music therapist at a children’s hospital in Texas. Charlie is the rebellious teen patient assigned to work with her. When Charlie reveals a secret passion project, […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/07/2025
7:30 PM
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Charliebird
Al is a devoted music therapist at a children’s hospital in Texas. Charlie is the rebellious teen patient assigned to work with her. When Charlie reveals a secret passion project, […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
4:30 PM
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Creative Crossroads
A dynamic selection of films that explore unique voices and fresh perspectives, offering powerful stories and thought-provoking themes. The films included in this showcase are Main Man, The Heart of […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/07/2025
1:00 PM
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Culinary Cinema : Babette's Feast - A Culinary Classic
Babette's Feast - A Culinary Classic At once a rousing paean to artistic creation, a delicate evocation of divine grace, and the ultimate film about food, the Oscar-winning Babette’s Feast […]
Showing: John D. Spreckels Center
11/06/2025
12:00 PM
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Culinary Cinema: PAIRINGS Savory Shorts
This curated collection of films that celebrate food, culture, and creativity through the lens of culinary storytelling. Our relationship with food, where it is sourced and how we gather is […]
Showing: John D. Spreckels Center
11/09/2025
1:30 PM
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Culinary Cinema: Pairings — Trifole
PREMIERE SCREENING In this bittersweet portrait of a vanishing rural way of life, Dalia travels to Piedmont to care for her aging grandfather Igor, an expert forager. Armed with his […]
Showing: John D. Spreckels Center
11/07/2025
2:00 PM
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Deepfaking Sam Altman
Director Adam Bhala Lough sets out to better understand the technology and people at the center of the AI boom. His quest sends him on a path towards the father […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
1:30 PM
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Deepfaking Sam Altman
Director Adam Bhala Lough sets out to better understand the technology and people at the center of the AI boom. His quest sends him on a path towards the father […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/09/2025
4:30 PM
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Emerging Filmmakers: High School
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 […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/07/2025
7:00 PM
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Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher
Blending documentary and musical memoir, EVERYWHERE MAN tells the extraordinary life story of Peter Asher—pop star, producer, manager, and confidant to legends from Paul McCartney to James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/07/2025
10:00 AM
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Filmmakers To Watch
An inspiring showcase spotlighting bold new voices and distinctive visions from emerging talent across the globe. The films included in this program are: Promised Belt, We're Not the Same, At […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/08/2025
7:00 PM
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Focus on Valor
A powerful collection of films that honor resilience, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The films included in this showcase are: Homeward Dawn, Mismatch, Unseen Scars, […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/09/2025
10:00 AM
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Innovating for Nature
Stories of innovation driving real-world solutions for wildlife, habitats, and our planet. An eye-opening collection of short films that highlight the urgent need to protect our planet’s wildlife and natural […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/08/2025
10:00 AM
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Land of the Mustaches
For the children and women of all wars, it never leaves. Land of the Mustaches is an autobiographical story of a young girl growing up in the Displaced Persons refugee […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/07/2025
10:30 AM
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Land of the Mustaches
For the children and women of all wars, it never leaves. Land of the Mustaches is an autobiographical story of a young girl growing up in the Displaced Persons refugee […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
10:30 AM
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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:Cattywampus, Big […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/08/2025
4:00 PM
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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: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/09/2025
4:00 PM
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Magic Hour
Harriet, a once-promising filmmaker, is stuck in the suburbs of New Jersey. Alienated from her cheating husband and spurned by her teenage daughter, she secretly enrolls in film school to […]
Showing: Coronado Performing Arts Center
11/09/2025
4:00 PM
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Matters of Consequence
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, […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/07/2025
4:00 PM
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More Than a Game
An inspiring showcase of films that capture resilience, rivalry, and the spirit of competition—showing how the pursuit of victory reaches far beyond the field. The films included in this showcase […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/06/2025
4:00 PM
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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: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/06/2025
10:00 AM
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Opening Night + After party | Dead Man's Wire
OPENING NIGHT! Badge Holders Only RED CARPET 5:30 | DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 Champagne & Specialty Cocktails by: Dead Man's Wire is a 2025 American historical crime film directed by […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/06/2025
6:30 PM
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Panel | Everybody Pitches
Back by popular demand, this panel brings together some of the most talented and diverse writers in the industry. Learn from their experience as they share how to craft and […]
Showing: Sacred Heart
11/07/2025
2:00 PM
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Panel | State of the Industry: Navigating a New Era
The entertainment landscape is evolving at lightning speed. From AI and streaming dominance to shifting audience habits and Hollywood’s new realities, industry leaders explore the forces reshaping film and television. […]
Showing: Sacred Heart
11/06/2025
12:00 PM
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Panel | The Art & Innovation of Filmmaking
From soundscapes to visual effects, editing rhythms to wardrobe and design, discover how today’s creators harness technology and artistry to push the boundaries of storytelling and elevate the magic of […]
Showing: Sacred Heart
11/07/2025
12:00 PM
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Panel | Women on the Move
A dynamic conversation with the women shaping the future of the industry. Meet the groundbreaking women redefining cinema’s future. This panel unites producers, filmmakers, and creative leaders to share insights, […]
Showing: Sacred Heart
11/06/2025
2:00 PM
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Seems like Love
Liza, a young and optimistic woman, arrives in Saint Petersburg for the first time, enchanted by the city's poetic bridges, legendary embankments, and vibrant bohemian parties. Her adventure begins when […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/07/2025
4:30 PM
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Seems like Love
Liza, a young and optimistic woman, arrives in Saint Petersburg for the first time, enchanted by the city's poetic bridges, legendary embankments, and vibrant bohemian parties. Her adventure begins when […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/09/2025
1:30 PM
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Sentimental Value | CLOSING NIGHT RECEPTION + FILM |
CLOSING NIGHT FEATURE After the Closing Night Reception at the Hotel del Coronado Ocean Ballroom head over to Village Theater to watch the Closing Night feature film. Sisters Nora and […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/09/2025
7:30 PM
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She Dances
A poingnant family friendly film! (recommended for ages 13+) A struggling single father tries to reconnect with his distant teenage daughter while chaperoning her at a regional dance competition in […]
Showing: Coronado Performing Arts Center
11/09/2025
10:00 AM
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Sliding Doors
A captivating collection of films that explore chance encounters, unexpected twists, and the choices that shape our paths. The films included in this showcase are: Susana, A Guest In My […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/08/2025
10:00 AM
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Some Like It Hot | CLOSING NIGHT RECEPTION + FILM |
Join us for the Closing Night (no-host) Cocktail Reception as the final gathering of the 2025 Festival! Raise a glass and take in the breathtaking views from the newly remodeled […]
Showing: Ocean Ballroom at the Hotel del Coronado
11/09/2025
6:30 PM
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SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT: Edith Head Takes the Stage
"Go Behind the Seams with Hollywood’s most iconic costume designer"Step back into Hollywood’s Golden Age as legendary costume designer Edith Head comes to life through Susan Claassen’s brilliant portrayal, joined […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/07/2025
4:30 PM
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Tears to a Glass Eye
Retired PI Martin Dye is drawn into investigating a 20-year-old car crash after a fan reveals the victim was a drug dealer with missing money. Dye unravels a web of […]
Showing: Coronado Performing Arts Center
11/09/2025
1:00 PM
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Technical Difficulties
A heartfelt collection of films that capture the complexities of love, connection, and the unexpected bonds that shape our lives. The films included in this showcase are: Houston, We Have […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/09/2025
1:00 PM
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The Choral | Spotlight Feature
Yorkshire, 1916. A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2025
10:00 AM
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The Eyes of Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah was a towering figure of African history who inspired the liberation of the continent in the 1950s and 1960s after rising to serve as Ghana’s first President. A […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
1:30 PM
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The Eyes of Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah was a towering figure of African history who inspired the liberation of the continent in the 1950s and 1960s after rising to serve as Ghana’s first President. A […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/09/2025
4:30 PM
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The Ladder
In the twilight of his life, an aging Alaskan fisherman and father, grieving his late wife, considers a mysterious procedure promising a fresh start. As close friends undergo the transformation, […]
Showing: Screening Room 2: Village Theatre
11/07/2025
1:30 PM
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The Ladder
In the twilight of his life, an aging Alaskan fisherman and father, grieving his late wife, considers a mysterious procedure promising a fresh start. As close friends undergo the transformation, […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/09/2025
1:30 PM
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The Pantone Guy
Biography of Larry Herbert, inventor of the Pantone Matching System, which established a universal worldwide language for color. At 96 years old, Larry Herbert, known as “The Pantone Guy,” is […]
Showing: Winn Room at Coronado Public Library
11/07/2025
1:30 PM
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The Tale of Silyan
From the Oscar-nominated director of ‘Honeyland’ comes a poignant and visually arresting story set in the heart of rural Macedonia. Nikola, a farmer grappling with the harsh realities of new […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/09/2025
10:00 AM
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The War Between
Set in April 1862 in Arizona Territory, The War Between follows two enemy soldiers and a Chiricahua Apache outcast, who must rely on each other to survive the unforgiving Sonoran […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/09/2025
1:00 PM
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Ties that Bind
An evocative collection of films that explore connection, identity, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives and communities. The films included in this showcase are: Unholy, Beyond Silence, Hāfu, […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/09/2025
10:00 AM
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Train Dreams | Spotlight Feature
Day laborer Robert Grainier is employed as a logger helping to expand the railways across America. Forced to spend prolonged periods of time away from his wife, Gladys, and their […]
Showing: Village Main Theatre
11/08/2025
4:00 PM
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Unscripted
A diverse collection of documentary films capturing real lives, raw truths, and unexpected journeys. The films included in this showcase are: Shanti Rides Shotgun, Georgie, Hustle and Run, 300, and […]
Showing: Hotel Del Coronado: Spreckels Room
11/06/2025
1:00 PM
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Voices: The Danny Gans Story
"Voices: The Danny Gans Story" is a poignant and personal exploration of a son's journey to understand his father. Andrew Gans, son of the renowned Las Vegas entertainer, Danny Gans, […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/09/2025
10:30 AM
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Voices: The Danny Gans Story
"Voices: The Danny Gans Story" is a poignant and personal exploration of a son's journey to understand his father. Andrew Gans, son of the renowned Las Vegas entertainer, Danny Gans, […]
Showing: Screening Room 3: Village Theatre
11/08/2025
7:30 PM
