CORONADO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL

Just across the blue bridge from downtown San Diego lies Coronado—a storied island where Marilyn Monroe filmed Some Like It Hot, Charlie Chaplin strolled the streets, and Tom Cruise took flight. From Hollywood icons to dignitaries and dreamers, Coronado has long been a stage for history and imagination.

Building on that legacy, the Coronado Island Film Festival was founded ten years ago as a creative crossroads—where filmmakers, screenwriters, emerging artists, and industry leaders come together to connect, inspire, and celebrate the power of storytelling. With premieres, panels, workshops, and the celebrated Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala, CIFF is where the art and impact of cinema shine brightest.

Festival Venues + Transportation