Tier 3
Coronado, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Steeped in Hollywood history at the Hotel del Coronado, this festival has a very inviting acceptance ratio, generously hosts invited filmmakers, and awards prizes from $500 to $5,000. Screenings include Oscar contenders and idiosyncratic docs.
The main submission deadline for Coronado Island Film Festival is around 19 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Coronado Island Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Coronado Island Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Coronado Island Film Festival takes place in Coronado, United States.
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