The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is kicking off its 8th season November 8-12, 2023 with a curated a slate of immersive programming including studio and independent films, engaging panels, parties, and the premiere gala event, the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala, held at Loews Coronado Bay Resort this year.Join 120+ filmmakers, industry executives and entertainment leaders at the 5 day festival and catch one of the Red Carpet Films and San Diego premieres including the Centerpiece Feature, Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, Common Ground, and Eileen. A Culinary Cinema series will be held on Friday, November 10 featuring the documentary Susan Feniger. Forked, a verité style film by award-winning filmmaker Liz Lachman as she captures the raw, behind-the-scenes moments and the impactful career of her life partner: iconic culinary artist, author, entrepreneur and James Beard award-winner, Susan Feniger. Susan has cooked for everyone from Barack Obama and Hillary
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