KCFF FESTIVAL PASSPORT
Welcome to the 2023 Kingston Canadian Film Festival! If you’ve been given a FESTIVAL PASSPORT, here’s what you need to know:
- A Festival Passport grants you access to various events and perks as part of the 2023 Kingston Canadian Film Festival – some are public, some private.
- A Festival Passport is not for sale; it is an exclusive offering to sponsors, filmmakers, donors and friends of the Fest.
- A Festival Passport is not the same as a movie ticket; you will still need to procure a movie ticket for the films you’d like to attend.
MOVIES:
- Want to check out a film? From March 3-5, you can head to our central box office at The Screening Room (120 Princess Street), starting 9:00 AM, and request tickets for anything playing on that day! This is first-come first-served and we can’t guarantee admission, but we are holding back some tickets for those with a Festival Passport. Laura is our contact at the box office – laura [@] kingcanfilmfest.com
- For the 3 screenings playing in the Regina Rosen Auditorium (Den Mother Crimson, Sweat, Slaight Music Video Showcase), simply show up with your Festival Passport and you will be granted admission to the balcony. Entry is available through the final door of the lobby (by the KCFF banner) and is first-come first-served.
RECEPTIONS + PARTIES:
- We hope you can join us for some networking, socializing, and good times at our festival receptions and parties! Please note these are 19+ events, except the KCFF AWARDS, which will be open to all ages.
THURSDAY MARCH 2:
Opening Night Reception – Tir Nan Og Irish Pub (200 Ontario St.) – 9:30 PM
Following the screening of Riceboy Sleeps at the Isabel Bader Centre, come join us at the Tir Nan Og for some drinks, apps, and good company to launch the start of the Fest! After 10:30 PM, the bar will be open to the general public to keep the party going with music by Mat Almedia (DJ) to start the weekend off right!
FRIDAY MARCH 3:
Den Mother Crimson Reception – The Grand Theatre (218 Princess St.) – 9:30 – 10:30 PM
After our screening of Den Mother Crimson, we’ll be holding a reception in the lobby of the theatre and all passholders are welcome to join us! Entry is available through the final door of the lobby (by the KCFF banner) and is first-come first-served. Following the reception, we’ll be hosting live music at The Toucan (76 Princess St.) running from 10:30 PM until late!
Live Music – The Toucan (76 Princess St.) – 10:30 PM – late
After a full day at the cinema, make sure to stop off at The Toucan for a nightcap and a dose of local musical talent! The Toucan will host 8 of Kingston’s coolest emerging acts, showcasing a wide range of genres from folk to funk. Tunes start at 10:30pm and run until last call. Friday lineup: 10:30 pm – Alex Mundy // 11:20 pm – Savannah Shea // 12:20 am – Hayley // 1:20 am – KaKaow
SATURDAY MARCH 4:
Mix & Mingle – Tango Nuevo (331 King St. E) – 12:00 – 2 PM
The most popular reception of the Fest, this event is open to those with a Festival Passport and those from the general public who have purchased film/ticket passes. Tango plays host with some of their delicious tapas and drinks are provided by our awesome sponsors. Entry is first-come first-served.
Filmmakers’ Party – Something in the Water Brewing (275 Princess St.) – 9:30 – 11:30 PM
Following the Slaight Music Video Showcase, you’re invited to Something in the Water Brewing for a private reception featuring tasty apps, drinks, and good company! SITW will offer each guest a complimentary beverage upon entry, and two-for-one specials for subsequent orders. Space is limited, but not to worry! Once we are full, we encourage folks to head down to the Toucan where KCFF will be hosting live music from 10:30 PM until late.
Live Music – The Toucan (76 Princess St.) – 10:30 PM – late
After a full day at the cinema, make sure to stop off at The Toucan for a nightcap and a dose of local musical talent! The Toucan will host 8 of Kingston’s coolest emerging acts, showcasing a wide range of genres from folk to funk. Tunes start at 10:30pm and run until last call. Saturday lineup: 10:30 pm – Lederhosen Lucille // 11:20 pm- Good Fortune // 12:20 am- Scott Owen // 1:20 am- Tiny Horse
SUNDAY MARCH 5:
KCFF Awards – The Grand Theatre’s Davies Lounge (218 Princess St.) – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Come help us celebrate the best of the Fest and meet with many of the people still standing on the final day (final hours!) of KCFF23! We’ll have some drinks, apps, and likely some pretty good stories, as well. We’ll be announcing 7 awards (cash and prizes) in total – come celebrate with us!
Have questions about your Festival Passport?
If you’re a sponsor or donor, please contact Maximillian:
max [@] kingcanfilmfest.com
If you’re a guest, media, or other, please contact Julia:
julia.fast-grass [@] kingcanfilmfest.com