8th Annual Coronado Island Film Festival

The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is kicking off its 8th season November 8-12, 2023 with a curated a slate of immersive programming including studio and independent films, engaging panels, parties, and the premiere gala event, the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala, held at Loews Coronado Bay Resort this year.

Join 120+ filmmakers, industry executives and entertainment leaders at the 5 day festival and catch one of the Red Carpet Films and San Diego premieres including the Centerpiece Feature, Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, Common Ground, and Eileen.

A Culinary Cinema series will be held on Friday, November 10 featuring the documentary Susan Feniger. Forked, a verité style film by award-winning filmmaker Liz Lachman as she captures the raw, behind-the-scenes moments and the impactful career of her life partner: iconic culinary artist, author, entrepreneur and James Beard award-winner, Susan Feniger. Susan has cooked for everyone from Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to Oprah and Lady Gaga.

A special Vans and Wahoo’s pre-party with Steven Van Doren, Vans’ Vice President of Marketing and Special Events and son of the Vans’ founder and Wing Lam, Co-Founder of Wahoo’s will be hosted on Sunday, November 12 ahead of the screening of HUMANITY STOKED. The documentary features Pro Skateboarders Tony Alva, Lizzie Armanto, and San Diegan Tony Hawk, among others.

Other featured films include Past Lives, Black Barbie, Isle of Hope, the Nana Project, Scrap, Underground Orange, and Heightened.

CIFF will host the annual ShortsFest, this year featuring 12 creative, provocative and entertaining shorts tracks. The Shorts kick off on Thursday morning with a Local Spotlight featuring local personalities, filmmakers, and compelling stories.

Passes and badges are on sale now!

For more information and updates on this year’s programing slate, please visit the festival website: coronadofilmfest.com

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