The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the distinguished honorees of its 2025 Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala, which will take place Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Crown Room of the Hotel del Coronado. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival continues its tradition of recognizing visionaries whose artistry and storytelling have shaped the landscape of cinema.

Hosted by Leonard Maltin, the festival’s longtime Head Juror and Gala Host, the Industry Tribute Awards Gala serves as the centerpiece of the five-day festival running November 5–9. The evening brings together honorees, filmmakers, industry leaders, and guests for an elegant dinner, red-carpet arrivals, and live onstage conversations celebrating the art and impact of storytelling.

This year’s Indust

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