Beau Bridges Among the Honorees at Leonard Maltin's Coronado Island Film Festival

      Actors Beau Bridges and Delroy Lindo, screenwriter Austin Kolodney, stunt performer Heidi Moneymaker, costume designer Deborah L. Scott, and music editor Adam Smalley will be honored at the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards next week during the Coronado Island Film Festival in 2025.

      The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday and is part of the festival's 10th anniversary celebration in the San Diego area. It will take place at the historic Hotel del Coronado, a renowned Hollywood retreat.

      Hosted by Maltin, who has served as the festival’s long-time head juror and gala host, the event will be a highlight of the five-day festival running from November 5 to 9, 2025.

      The Coronado Island Film Festival is recognized as one of the "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee."

      “This year’s honorees personify what CIFF represents—vision, innovation, and a dedication to storytelling that resonates with everyone,” stated Merridee Book, CEO and Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival.

      “Reaching our tenth anniversary is not just a milestone, but a testament to the passion and creativity that keep cinema thriving. We are truly honored to come together once again to celebrate the lasting enchantment of movies and the artists who bring them to life at this year's Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala.”

      Bridges will be awarded the Legacy Award for his extensive career, which includes roles in CBS’s Matlock and films such as The Descendants, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Dreamin’ Wild, The Hotel New Hampshire, Heart Like a Wheel, and Jerry Maguire, among many others.

      Lindo will receive the Leonard Maltin Award for his performance in this year’s vampire hit Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler.

      Kolodny penned Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire, which is the opening film of the festival.

      Moneymaker, known for her work in films like Avengers, Avengers: Endgame, Captain America: Civil War, and Star Trek, will be honored with the Trailblazer Award.

      Scott will receive the Artistry in Film Award for her contributions to the forthcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash.

      Smalley, whose credits include Gladiator and The Lion King, will be presented with the Transcendent Award.

      Main image: A part of the 10th anniversary poster for the Coronado Island Film Festival. Courtesy of the Coronado Island Film Festival.