Voted by filmmakers as one of the top 50 film festivals in the world on FilmFreeway.com, the Catalina Film Institute celebrates IMAGINATION - EDUCATION - DESTINATION with year-round film workshops, industry panels and inspiring events. CFI’s Catalina Film Festival features more than 100 films, nightly events and entertainment. The "Long Beach Launch" starts the party on the mainland Wednesday and Thursday aboard the iconic Queen Mary. Friday and Saturday charter boats sail off from the Queen Mary Terminal for a magical weekend on Catalina.