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 artists like Jay Baruchel, Gerry Dee, Sook-Yin Lee, Atom Egoyan, 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!
We are STOKED to be welcoming Degrassi alumni Amanda Stepto (Christine ‘Spike’ Nelson) and Stacie Mistysyn (Caitlin Ryan) along with Degrassi: Whatever It Takes director Lisa Rideout (Take a Walk on the Wild Side, Sex with Sue) to KCFF26! The three ...
Bust out the fancy duds and get ready to walk the Red Carpet: the Slaight Music Video Showcase is back! Tickets are on sale now for one of our favourite parties of the year. Join us at the Kingston Grand Theatre ...
This year, we are honoured to introduce a new award in memory of a remarkable young filmmaker, Svitlana Chuchkova. Svitlana participated in KCFF’s inaugural 18 MM Program in 2023. In the spring of 2025, her life was tragically cut short. In ...
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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