Entering its 11th year, the Coronado Island Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 brand creative and announced the sale of badges for the year.
This year’s creative reflects the festival ethos: “Where the Art and Science of Cinema Converge.” Festival organizers said the theme captures Coronado island culture, honors storytelling, and celebrates the festival’s fun, social, and community-driven spirit.
Last year’s event featured 27 San Diego premiers spanning U.S. and international features, documentaries, animation and shorts. The festival also honored the talent and creative genius of costume designer Deborah L. Scott (“Avatar: Fire & Ash”) and Delroy Lindo (“Sinners”) at the 2025 Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala.
“Cinema has always reflected who we are and who we’re becoming,” said Merridee Book, CEO and artistic director of the festival. “In 2026, we’re leaning into that spirit with confidence and imagination, creating a space where filmmakers, industry creatives and audiences come together to celebrate bold storytelling, meaningful dialogue, and the undeniable magic of the movie-going experience.”
Badges for the 2026 festival are on sale, and film submissions and the Writers Competition are open. For more information visit coronadofilmfest.com.
