KINGSTON CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS

This year, we’re excited to be presenting 11 awards, with categories for youth, locals, music videos, and two brand new awards for feature films, special for our 25th anniversary. You can help us celebrate the best of the Fest on Sunday March 2, 6:30 pm, at the Broom Factory – our final event of KCFF25!


KCFF 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.