Lilia Spiegel, a student at the Coronado School of the Arts, has won an award of recognition from “The Best Shorts Film Competition.” The award was given for Spiegel’s documentary film, “Low Tech Friend,” which illuminates friendship around the world in the age of social media. “I am so honored to be recognized by […]
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The film festival presents ‘Sing Sing’
On Nov. 10 as part of the Coronado Island Film Festival, join Clarence Maclin at the screening of “Sing Sing” at 10 a.m. in the Village Theater. Maclin is the Industry Impact Award recipient for this year’s festival. After the showing of his feature film debut, he will participate in a Q&A discussion. When he […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival presents San Diego premiere of Water Brother
Join the filmmakers and Sid Abbruzzi, the East Coast surf legend, for the San Diego premiere of “Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story” a poignant reflection on a life well-lived and a tribute to surf culture. This film will show at the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. as part of […]
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Film screening of ‘Young Frankenstein’
The Coronado Island Film Festival will be screening the 1974 comedy horror spoof, Mel Brooks’s “Young Frankenstein,” on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Coronado’s Village Theatre, 820 Orange Avenue. The film is presented by the film festival as part of the monthly Classic Film Series. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for complimentary libations, followed by […]
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Local film, ‘The Bootstrap Cafe,’ premiers at the Coronado Island Film Festival
Sam Ashdown, a 37-year-old actor from Oregon, has been working in Coronado at the Lamb’s Players Theatre for the past two years. And, for the first time ever, one of his films will be premiering at the Coronado Island Film Festival this year – “The Bootstrap Cafe,” a 19-minute movie about time travel. Ashdown has […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival presents this year’s Culinary Cinema Series
The 9th annual Coronado Island Film Festival, which will run from Nov. 6-10, is partnering with The San Diego Food + Wine Festival for this year’s Culinary Cinema Series. The Culinary Cinema Series is a segment of the film festival that features food-based screenings that are paired with a culinary experience that complements the on-screen […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival returns with Taste of the Fest
The annual Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is returning for its 9th year, and it’ll commence as always with the Taste of the Festival Kick-Off Bash before film festivities begin on Nov. 6. The night will be a celebration of all forms of art, most importantly the 120-plus films that will be shown, but also […]
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“Gidget” is coming to Coronado
The Coronado Island Film Festival is starting to kick off their line of events leading up to their annual week-long festival in November. On July 12 and 13, the inspiration behind Gidget, the main character in the late 1950s rom-com film by the same name – “Gidget” – will be making an appearance in Coronado. […]
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‘Bullitt’ heats up the big screen March 27
Brought to you by Coronado Island Film Festival as part of its monthly Classic Film Series, “Bullitt,” the 1968 neo-noir action thriller shot in San Francisco and directed by Peter Yates, is coming to Village Theatre, 620 Orange Ave, on Wednesday, March 27. Tickets are $15 and are available now at coronadofilmfest.com (preferred) and, if […]
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CIFF launches screenwriting competition as part of festival
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) has just announced the launch of their first-ever screenwriting competition, allowing 10 finalists to be recognized at the annual film festival and two grand prize winners. This groundbreaking initiative introduces two screenwriting categories into the festival: features and limited series, with two grand prize winners and two second prize […]
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Coronado Film Festival unveils Coronado Student Classic Film program
The Coronado Island Film Festival is announcing its 2024 season of the Coronado Student Classic Film Program. This film series is designed to encourage young people to learn more about the history of classic films and develop an appreciation for the skill of filmmaking. The 2024 season begins on Feb. 11 with a screening of […]
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Coronado Island Film Festival announces new president and VP
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the officers and directors of its board of directors for 2024. The appointments include Phil Garn as president, Gail Bardin as vice president and Directors Jeanmarie Bond, Janice Lowenberg and Carol Sommer. Rounding out the Executive Board will be Alison Lancaster, returning as the interim board treasurer […]
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CIFF presents Golden Age holiday gem “The Shop Around the Corner”
Coronado Island Film Festival will bring this treasure to the Coronado’s Village Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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“Scrap,” “Black Barbie” and “Big Dump” among CIFF winners
The Coronado Island Film Festival on Nov. 17 announced the winners for its eighth festival that wrapped up over Veterans Day weekend.
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Diane Ladd screens her film “Isle of Hope” on last day of CIFF
Diane Ladd, who attended the Coronado Island Film Festival and was this year’s Legacy Award honoree, shared her passion for her film during an interview with The Coronado News.
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Red Carpet gala honors Hollywood’s creative geniuses
A statement staircase greets guests at the entrance. The click, clack of heels and dress shoes echo against the tiled walkway as individuals in elegant attire approach. Their shoes meet a red carpet, their wide smiles welcome camera flashes. Welcome to the 2023 Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort on […]