By SDCN Staff
Coronado, CA–The Coronado Island Film Festival announced its official lineup, marking its milestone tenth anniversary with a dynamic slate of films.
Beginning Nov. 5 to 9, the Coronado Island Film Festival will present a slate of over 130 films across narrative features, documentaries, short films, and Academy Award-contending titles. The Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala, hosted by celebrated film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, will take place on Nov. 5 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, with more updates to come on attending honorees.
The festival will open on Nov. 6, with a screening of “Dead Man’s Wire”. On Nov. 9, the festival will close with a screening of “Sentimental Value”. Centerpiece films include “The Secret Agent,” and “Jay Kelly,” with key spotlight screenings taking place throughout the festival include award season hopefuls like “Arco,” “Blue Moon,” “The Choral,” “The Tale of Silyan” and “Train Dreams.” Additional highlights include the Culinary Cinema series, exclusive industry panels, Paul McCartney’s Tug of War: A Retrospective event, and the ShortsFest Exhibition.
“Reaching our tenth year is more than a milestone—it’s a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the enduring power of story,” said Merridee Book, CEO and Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival. “This lineup reflects both where we’ve been and where we’re going: bold, diverse, and future-facing.”
Festival tickets are on sale at festival.coronadofilmfest.com.
