Festival Hub

If you’re looking for a quick beverage or snack, a place to kick back and recharge (either your brain or device), or a spot to cross paths with other industry guests, please stop by our Festival Hub located within The Screening Room (120 Princess Street, lower level). Our Hub will also have staff on site, happy to answer your questions or provide recommendations. Hours of operation are the same as those listed below under Pass Pickup. See you there!

Tickets

Your pass can be used to claim “same day tickets” from our Festival Box Office (lower level of The Screening Room, 120 Princess St) on the day of a screening. While we hold back seats for passholders, our theatres are small so admission is not guaranteed. 

Parties and Receptions

In addition to same day tickets, your pass will get you into our receptions and parties – simply show your pass upon entry. While we generally admit everyone, admission is first-come first-served for the receptions/parties (if we hit capacity). Details are below. 

Pick up your Industry Pass(es) at our Festival Hub, located downstairs at The Screening Room (120 Princess St.).

• Wednesday, February 26 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• Thursday, February 27, 9:30 am – 9:30 pm 

• Friday, February 28, 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
• Saturday, March 1, 9:30 am – 9:30 pm 
• Sunday, March 2, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

If alternate arrangements need to be made, please send us an email at:

[email protected]

OPENING NIGHT GALA
Wednesday, February 26
Show 7:00 pm
Reception 9:00 – 10:30 pm
Isabel Bader Centre / 390 King St W.

Kick off the Fest in style! Your pass or ticket to SHEPHERDS admits you into our Opening Night Gala, which includes free drinks and apps after the screening.

MIX & MINGLE
Saturday, March 1
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Mayla/Le Jardin / 343 King St E.

Mayla Concept (Bar Mayla and Le Jardin) provides the perfect backdrop for mixing and mingling with visiting filmmakers and Festival friends over some tasty fare. This event is open to pass holders and invited guests (pending capacity) and includes complimentary drinks and snacks.

SLAIGHT MUSIC VIDEO PROGRAM + AFTERPARTY
Saturday, March 1
Show 6:00 pm
Afterparty 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Grand Theatre / 218 Princess St.

Your pass grants you balcony access (not general admission) to the Slaight Music Video Showcase. Enter the “KCFF DOOR” (identified via our banners & signage) in the Grand Theatre to receive your balcony ticket. Your pass also grants access to the afterparty, with complementary drinks and apps! You are also permitted to attend the afterparty only (and not the screening) if that suits your schedule.

KCFF25 AWARDS RECEPTION
Sunday, March 2
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Broom Factory / 305 Rideau St.

The event will celebrate the “Best of the Fest” and also be a chance to mix and mingle with other attendees and filmmakers. There will be complimentary apps and drinks. Your pass grants you access, but is first-come first-served based on capacity. For guaranteed admission, you can register in advance. Alternatively, send us an email and we can just add you to the list!