Cinecon Classic Film Festival

10/07/2026

Cinecon remembers Career Achievement Award recipient Eva Marie Saint who passed away at the age of 102 on Tuesday October 6th 2026. Here she is with Cinecon President Stan Taffel after she received her award at the Egyptian Theater.

09/14/2026

Hello Attendees of Cinecon 62. A number of you asked if there is a place where you can write a positive review about our host hotel - the Holiday Inn Express at 11250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, California. The Trip Advisor link is below. The staff that gave us such incredible service at the front desk were Katherine, Luis, David, Amanda and Rebecca should you like to single them out in your review. I noticed that some reviews were already submitted which is great for them and they would certainly appreciate it if anyone else would take a few moments to add another one. Thank you!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/UserReviewEdit-g32655-d82650-Holiday_Inn_Express_West_Los_Angeles_Santa_Monica_By_IHG-Los_Angeles_California.html

09/11/2026

A great write-up of Cinecon 62 from Film Threat! This year’s festival brought together rare films, classic TV, special presentations, and unforgettable appearances from celebrity honorees and special guests.

Thank you to Ethan Padgett and Film Threat for spending the day with us and capturing what makes Cinecon such a special celebration of classic film, preservation, and restoration.

Experiencing Cinecon 62 at the Landmark Nuart Theatre was a diverse showcase of classic material from the silent era, Hollywood’s Golden Age, and the early days of television. Stan Taffel, Bryan Cooper, and the Cinecon team brought an amazing line-up. The morning kicked off with a Technicolor musi...

09/10/2026

Pat Boone, past Cinecon honoree and co-star of Barbara Eden, graciously accepted the Cinecon Legacy Award on her behalf after she was unable to attend last Saturday.

Mr. Boone also joined us to discuss the 1961 musical comedy All Hands on Deck, which he starred in alongside Ms. Eden. Following the screening, he generously stayed to sign autographs for the entire audience.

We were grateful to have him with us for such a special tribute to Barbara!

09/08/2026

The incredible Nancy Kwan! 🌟 We were so proud to honor her this past Friday with the Cinecon Legacy Award following a screening of her 1961 film, Flower Drum Song.

Ms. Kwan was joined by her cousin, Kevin Kwan, author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, and her husband, Norbert Meisel.

Following the screening, she signed copies of her book and took photos with fans.

📸: Karissa Kelly

09/08/2026

That’s a WRAP on Cinecon 62 🎬 It’s been an amazing weekend - 5 days of film, celebrity honorees, special programs, kinescopes, book signings, movie memorabilia, and MORE.

Thanks to all who came out! Stay tuned for more coverage from this year’s festival, and we look forward to seeing you all next year for Pop-Up Day in the Spring and Cinecon 63 over Labor Day Weekend 2027.

If you caught the last film tonight, Republic Pictures’ THAT’S MY GAL (1947), you’ll recognize the image pictured here!

09/07/2026

Today’s the LAST DAY of Cinecon 62 🎬 Come on out to the Nuart Theatre to see a full day of rare films.

Gigi Perreau will also be in attendance for the screening of her 1951 film REUNION IN RENO!

09/07/2026

Barbara is making headlines after she cancelled her appearance at our Film Festival. She is doing fine, getting her strength back at home.

Barbara Eden, who canceled her appearance at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, shared an update on her health in a new social media post. See link below ⬇️

📸 Tommaso Boddi, Getty Images for Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 7

09/06/2026

Barbara spoke to the audience at Cinecon via phone and thanked everyone for their concern. Then everyone sang Happy Birthday to her.

95-year-old ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden canceled a scheduled appearance at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival due to a ‘sudden illness.’ See the link below ⬇️

09/06/2026

The incredible Lainie Kazan! We were so proud to honor Ms. Kazan on Thursday evening after a screening of her hilarious 1982 comedy, "My Favorite Year". Her co-stars Anne De Salvo and Teresa Ganzel were in attendance, as well as friend Lynn Roth and Ms. Kazan's granddaughter, Bella Blue.

Cinecon is still running today and tomorrow, so be sure to come out to the Nuart Theatre to see rare films, celebrity guests, and special presentations.