Want to catch some great interviews with festival filmmakers, guests, and industry leaders? Then come over to the LUMIX Presents “in studio” live interviews. Sponsored by Lumix/Panasonic and Nelson’s Photography – Open to festival badge holders only, limited seating and schedule dependent on taping sessions.
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One windy day, Louis the sheep finds a paper crown and thereby becomes Louis I. King of the Sheep. He addresses his people, tames nature, initiates festivities, separates the sheep by color and decides who gets to do what. Things go their royal ways. At least until the next gust of wind.
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When the Soviet Union collapses, an enterprising art teacher imports thousands of Russian paintings to rural Tennessee. After years of collecting, his own mortality comes to the forefront and he must decide how to handle the unknown value and future of his expansive collection. The documentary takes the audience on a tour of the mysterious
A single meal frames this three-act story of the indelible bond between Loren, a promising filmmaker, and Rose, a storied actress looking to reinvigorate her career. From a lunch meeting to discuss a possible collaboration grows a years-long friendship between two people whose love of art, understanding of grief, and faith in life’s potential guide
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Army Green Beret Danny Patton is a modern-day warrior fighting battles that range from tribal Afghanistan to his own living room. As the corrosive gears of war begin to rip apart his family, his integrity, and his soul, Danny is thrust into his final, eternal mission. On the other side, with Valhalla beckoning, he discovers
”Lane Five” focuses on the deeply complicated changing of the guard between parent and child. The days when parents can no longer fully care for themselves and children step in to help. Madison is one of those children. After placing life on hold to care for her father Tommy, she struggles to deal with the
The official kick-off of the 2022 Coronado Island Film Festival— Come ready to mix, mingle, sip and savor! A blow-out celebration that starts with badge pick up at the Coronado Playhouse. The evening includes our annual Taste of the Festival featuring tasting samples from over 17 Coronado culinary venues and a hosted beer & wine
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CIFF believes strongly in supporting independent filmmakers, including emerging students, women’s contributions in film, films that inspire change, spotlight social impact and education. The very best in documentary, narrative, and short competition are recognized at our Jury Awards. This event is open to all badge holders. Additional ticket will be available online or at the
When teenager Sam (George Ferrier from TV series Dirty Laundry) is sent home from boarding school, the last thing he wants is to help his dad (The Luminaries” Martin Csokas) care for his cranky, newly arrived, gin-swilling grandmother Ruth. The two immediately butt heads. But a bond grows between them as Ruth reveals her fearless
