Welcome to the club
The CIFF Cinema Club is a free monthly gathering for film lovers, filmmakers, and creatives right here in Carlsbad Village. No tickets. No pretension. Just great film, good people, and real conversation. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker, a casual moviegoer, or just curious — you belong here.
The Cinema Club is the year-round heartbeat of CIFF — keeping the momentum alive every month while building toward the full festival experience. Every night we gather is a step toward something bigger.
Upcoming Events
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Movie Meet Up
Saturday 7/11 @8:15PM Regal Carlsbad
A24 Movie Night: The Invite
We’re heading in as a group to catch the film together. A24 members get free tickets, but everyone’s welcome to join the crew.
A stylish new A24 dark comedy where a seemingly simple gathering spirals into something far more unsettling as hidden tensions come to the surface.
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Behind the Lens
Date and time to be announced.
An Evening with Cinematographer Mike Goulakis.
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From Page to Screen
Date and time to be announced.
An Evening with Screenwriter Alex Goulakis
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Short Film Showcase
Open Submissions Date TBD | Location TBD — Our first open submission night. Submit your short film (under 5 minutes) for a chance to screen in front of a live Carlsbad audience. Filmmaker Q&As included. Submissions open soon!