The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film.
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!
KCFF Doc Factory participants are making some serious progress on their projects. Catch these titles premiering at KCFF25! GOOD TROUBLE IN CANADA: FROM LAB TO LOVE (d. Mike Jourard) FROM THE TIGRIS TO ST. LAWRENCE RIVER (d. Hanan Zeineldin) GIVE ME SHELTER ...
Pairings for the 4th edition of the Slaight Music Video Program were announced at the Makers Meetup at the Broom last night! Our lineup this year will be: Almond Milk with Yeah No For Sure Productions Savannah Shea with Josh Lyon ...
Fall has only just begun, but we’re already announcing events for KCFF25! Canada’s premiere purveyors of pop-rock nostalgia, Dwayne Gretzky will be bringing a stellar set of cinematic favourites to the Grand on night two of the Festival! Tickets go on sale ...
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
