Here at KCFF, every day is national Canadian film day! But, for one day a year, our friends at Reel Canada organize celebrations from coast-to-coast-to-coast, highlighting and showcasing our national cinema on a grand scale. This year, the official National Canadian Film Day is April 17 and the works of heavy-hitters like Cronenberg, Polley, Villeneuve, Egoyan, and many others will be on display. KCFF is participating in National Canadian Film Day by highlighting films with a connection to Kingston! We’ve assembled a package of locally produced short films that were audience favourites at ou ..read more

After a wildly successful first edition, we are delighted to announce that we’re now accepting applications for the second edition of the 18 MM Program!  This course and workshop series aims at providing participants with basic knowledge of the cinematic art and the necessary skills for filmmaking practice. Selected participants will receive 9 months of training, culminating in the production of their short films which will be screened at KCFF25! Huge thanks to our 18 MM co-presenter Tourism Kingston Film & Media. And to our additional 18 MM supporters the TELUS Friendly F ..read more

Best Youth Short Finalists PAPER CUTTER Director: Conlan Sleeth MR DARCY Directors: Naomi Owen and Drew Shaver SPRINGTIME Director: Eva Masson Jury Taryn Cates, Festival Event Coordinator at Hot Docs Film Festival Alison Cartan, member of the Features Screening Committee, Vancouver International Film Festival Scott Meyers, Senior Manager at YourTV/Cogeco Winner MR DARCY Directors: Naomi Owen and Drew Shaver Best Canadian Short Finalists MADELLINE Director: Raquel Sancinetti METEOR Director: Atefeh Khademolreza PACIFIC BELL Director: Sandrine Béchade Jury Richard Godd ..read more

We had a fabulous time at last night’s Opening Gala! Many thanks to director Fawzia Mirza for joining us for the Q&A, and to Tulips & Maple for catering our post-show reception. And thanks to all of you who braved the blustery weather to join us! And over at the Grand Theatre, Godspeed You! Black Emperor played to a packed house.  What a wild night, and it’s only just begun! It’s day two of the festival and we’re headed downtown! We’ve got screenings kicking off at The Screening Room and the Baby Grand at 4pm. If you’re looking for tickets, you can still grab them from ou ..read more

French films If you’ve been to KCFF before, you’ll know that our French Canadian films are some of the best of the fest, and this year is no exception. From Charles-Olivier Michaud, we have a gorgeous adaptation of Kim Thúy’s award-winning novel RU, which tells the story of a prosperous Vietnamese family forced to flee to Montreal. Through eyes of its young protagonist Tinh (Chloe Djandji), Canada becomes a strange, exotic place, where she and her parents adjust to new lives while coping with the emotional fallout of their journey. Also told from the perspective of its young protagonist, Rico ..read more

Industry Day KCFF and Queen’s Film & Media will present the inaugural Industry Day on Friday, March 1 at the Isabel Bader Centre! There’s a full day of workshops, panels, and networking events planned, with dozens of KCFF guests, industry professionals, and Queen’s alumni. From directing to composing to criticism, there’s solid info and advice for emerging artists looking to make a career in the cinema. Check out the full schedule and be sure to register soon if you wish to attend. Industry Day is free but space is limited – reserve your spot now! Industry Guests We’ll be updating our g ..read more

When it comes to local content you’re spoiled for choice this year! From short films to retrospectives to an Oscar-nominated Queen’s alumnus, there’s loads of YGK at KCFF24. KCVI and Queen’s alum Audrey Cummings’ PLACE OF BONES stars Heather Graham as a ranch owner attempting to protect her daughter and home from outlaws escaping a failed robbery. From the vaults, we have Queen’s prof emeritus Clarke Mackey’s 1987 film TAKING CARE. Loosely based on the case of cardiac nurse Susan Nelles, it features a Genie Award nominated performance by Kate Lynch and a supporting cast of ..read more

Tuesday, February 13 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Broom Factory / 305 Rideau St Learn the secrets of nailing your film/media project pitch at our in-person event, where we’ll share tips to help you succeed! Tourism Kingston Film and Media along with Kingston Canadian Film Festival invites media creatives to join us at The Broom Factory for an informative event where you’ll learn practical tips on how to pitch your film/media project like a pro! Whether you’re a budding filmmaker or an mid- career media professional, this event is for you. Discover the secrets ..read more

The big day is finally here: it’s time to reveal the full lineup for KCFF24! From innovative documentaries like Deepa Mehta’s I AM SIRAT to ambitious narratives like Atom Egoyan’s SEVEN VEILS, we’ve got something for cinephiles of all stripes! Check out the full lineup or head straight to our schedule to start mapping out your festival viewing. It’s not just movies at KCFF24 – we’ve got live music (Georgia Harmer, The Sadies, Godspeed You! Black Emperor), comedy from the legendary Bruce McCulloch, and post-screening Q+As with cast and crew for almost every screening! 2024 is going to be the ..read more

For Immediate Release THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS to Open 2024 Kingston Canadian Film Festival as Full Lineup Revealed Running Feb. 28-March 3, 80+ films to be screened including new works from Atom Egoyan, Charles-Olivier Michaud, Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja, and Jeremy Larter Download PDF version KINGSTON, ON (Feb. 2, 2024) – Fawzia Mirza’s debut feature The Queen of My Dreams kicks off the 24th Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) at a gala opening on Wednesday, February 28, it was announced today. The world’s largest all-Canadian film festival, KCFF24 features 80-plus homegrown features ..read more