Sunday, March 2
Broom Factory
6:30 pm
Celebrating the Best of the Fest, we’ll reveal all of the award winners for this year including juried prizes, the popular People’s Choice Award, and 2 new exciting awards! This event is open to everyone (pending capacity, so reserve your spot in advance), with a cash bar and complimentary snacks.
Attending a 4:00 pm screening that day? You’ll still be able to join us at the Awards Show in time to catch the presentations!
PLAYBACK BEST CANADIAN FILM AWARD
A brand new award for our 25th Anniversary! All feature films in the Festival are automatically in contention for this juried award.
The winner receives a $5000 cash prize and a year’s subscription to Playback.
BRANDED TO FILM AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FEATURE
Another new award to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! All features directed by a first-time feature director are eligible for this juried award.
The winner receives a $2500 cash prize and a year’s subscription to Playback.
COGECO PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Presented by our Founding Corporate sponsor, Cogeco, this award is voted on by YOU, the amazing festival-goers! All feature films are automatically in competition.
The winner receives a $500 cash prize and a year’s subscription to Playback.
DOUG FALCONER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
An annual award in memory of prolific producer Douglas Falconer (1952 – 2021). 2025 marks the third year presenting this award, which goes to a local film industry professional who has made outstanding contributions to film in Kingston. The winner is chosen by the Douglas J. Falconer charitable committee.
The winner receives a $1000 cash prize.
BEST CANADIAN SHORT
Presented by RBC Wealth Management. This award is open to all films in the Canadian Shorts program, which showcases many of the best short films being created coast-to-coast-to-coast.
The winner receives a $500 cash prize and a year’s subscription to Playback.
BEST LOCAL SHORT
Presented by Confederation Place Hotel. Open to all films in the Local Shorts program, which represents many of the best new short films being produced in the Kingston region.
The winner receives a $500 cash prize and a year’s subscription to Playback.
FAVOURITE MUSIC VIDEO
Presented by Team Ambrose – Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty. Open to all videos in the Slaight Music Video Showcase and voted on by all KCFF patrons attending the showcase during the Fest.
The winner receives a $500 cash prize and $500 in gift certificates to Agent 99 and Whit Kingston.
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Presented by Rogers Radio, this is a juried award open to all videos in the Slaight Music Video Showcase.
The winner receives a $500 cash prize and $500 in gift certificates to Agent 99 and Whit Kingston.
BEST YOUTH SHORT
Presented by Tracie Tattrie – Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty. Open to all films in the Youth Shorts program, which showcases the work being created by local youth in the Kingston area.
The winner will receive $250 in prizes.
KCFF DOC FACTORY AWARD
A juried award presented to an outstanding film from the KCFF Doc Factory.
The winner will receive a $500 cash prize.
KCFF 18 MM AWARD
A juried award presented to an outstanding film from the annual 18 MM Program Showcase.
The winner will receive $250 in prizes.
