CORONADO, CA — The Coronado Island Film Festival will return Wednesday, Nov. 4, bringing five days of film premieres, panel discussions, workshops and special events to venues across the city.
Now in its 11th year, the festival will feature more than 140 films, including narrative features, documentaries, short films, world premieres and San Diego premieres.
The festival will kick off Wednesday with the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala at the historic Hotel del Coronado. The event will bring together filmmakers, industry professionals and special guests for an evening celebrating achievements in cinema.
Other highlights include the Culinary Cinema series, which pairs film screenings with food and wine experiences, and the 2026 ShortsFest, showcasing short films from emerging and established filmmakers.
The festival will also feature industry panels, filmmaker conversations and workshops offering audiences opportunities to learn about filmmaking and connect with industry professionals.
Screenings and events will take place at several Coronado locations, including the Village Theatre, 820 Orange Ave.; Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave.; Coronado Community Center, 1835 Strand Way; and John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh St.
The program includes a free community screening featuring work by high school filmmakers at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Winn Room at Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave.
Festival badges and individual tickets are available, although some screenings and signature events may sell out. Badge holders receive early reservation access, but reservations are required for all screenings and events, and admission is subject to capacity.
Festival badges include the $495 Emerald Badge and the $895 Marquee Badge, which includes admission to the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala. Individual tickets are available for select events, subject to availability.
The festival box office will be located at the John D. Spreckels Center. Organizers recommend arriving early, as theater doors open 30 minutes before scheduled screenings.
The festival is cash-free, and all sales are final. Schedules, screening locations and availability are subject to change.
For the full film lineup, screening times, ticket information and reservations, visit festival.coronadofilmfest.com.
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