The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film. The 2026 edition will take place February 25 – March 1 in downtown Kingston, Ontario!
Founded in 2001, KCFF is a charitable cultural organization that provides access to Canadian film in a dynamic festival setting. Transforming traditional and unconventional venues across Kingston’s historic downtown, KCFF is an annual whirlwind of movies and special events that spark curiosity, ignite discussion and provide a fresh experience of Canadian film.
Each Festival, long-time festival goers and first-time enthusiasts can explore screenings, Q+As, parties, workshops, networking events, live music, stand-up comedy, and exhibitions. With previous appearances from folks like Gerry Dee, Cathy Jones, Bif Naked, Gordon Pinsent, plus cast from shows like Baroness Von Sketch, Letterkenny, Mr. D, Trailer Park Boys, Kids in the Hall, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, there are a few familiar faces along the way, too!
World news got you down? In need of a laugh or two (or fifty)? Join us at the Broom for a stand-up show from acclaimed comedian/writer/actor Brandon Ash-Mohammed! He’s swinging by on July 12th to deliver some much-needed comic relief. Get ...
Now that the weather is finally improving, it seems like a good time to announce an outdoor screening! On Thursday July 17 we’re hosting a BEST OF THE FEST showcase at the Broom! Stock up on bug spray, grab your lawn ...
2026 may feel like the distant future, but we’re already hard at work building next year’s Fest and we’re hungry for films! We’re accepting submissions in the following categories: Features (30+ minutes) Canadian Shorts (short films from coast to coast to ...
As a charitable cultural organization, our mission is to provide access to Canadian film in a dynamic festival setting.
KCFF presents screenings, events and activities that provide a fresh experience of Canadian film that, in turn, creates an audience that supports and encourages the ongoing development and appreciation of our national cinema and its creators.
We also accomplish our mission by:
- researching, programming and exhibiting Canadian feature-length and short films that reflect a range of perspectives, voices and identities
- creating a dialogue between filmmakers and the public to foster an appreciation and understanding of Canadian film and storytelling
- providing professional development opportunities to filmmakers and new generation artists, as well as arts education opportunities for participants from many backgrounds
- presenting locally-produced films and nurturing local film production
