Dry Land

Saturday, March 1Baby Grand1:00 pm SOLD OUT Seeing 6 or more films? Consider purchasing a FILM PASS. This short film precedes our screening of IN GOOD HANDS.  Description With her new short, Jennifer Law-Smith uses serene harbourfront views to emphasize the contrasts between different forms of life existing side by side. By doing so, she […]

Youth Shorts

Sunday, March 2Broom Factory1:00 pm sold out Seeing 6 or more films? Consider purchasing a FILM PASS. Description Our Youth Shorts program showcases the work from local youth exploring the possibilities of the medium. Some films are shot with pro cameras, others are shot on cell phones, some scripts are detailed, others are totally improvised — […]

Local Shorts

Saturday, March 1Baby Grand9:30 pm SOLD OUT Seeing 6 or more films? Consider purchasing a FILM PASS. Description As the Festival turns 25 this year, so does our LOCAL SHORTS program! In earlier editions of KCFF, every feature film was preceded by a locally produced short. In more recent editions, we’ve offered standalone packages for these […]

KCFF Doc Factory: Part Two

Thursday, February 27Baby Grand4:00 pm  SOLD OUT Sunday, March 2Baby Grand10:00 am  SOLD OUT Description Inspired by the success of the 18 MM PROGRAM, KCFF DOC FACTORY is our newest year-round filmmaking initiative! Led by our program director Ahmed Ismaiel Nour, the adult participants received instruction on film theory and technique before launching into the […]

Single Woman Seeking Child

Sunday, March 2Kingston Grand Theatre12 pm ORDER TICKETS Tickets for this screening are only available through the Grand Theatre Box Office and are not available as part of a FILM PASS. This short film is playing in conjunction with STILL ALIVE IN KINGSTON. Description The Festival is thrilled to present the world premiere of this […]

KCFF Doc Factory: Part One

Saturday, March 1Baby Grand10:00 am  SOLD OUT Sunday, March 2Baby Grand1:00 pm  SOLD OUT Description Inspired by the success of the 18 MM PROGRAM, KCFF DOC FACTORY is our newest year-round filmmaking initiative!  Led by our program director Ahmed Ismaiel Nour, the adult participants received instruction on film theory and technique before launching into the […]

Slaight Music Video Showcase

Saturday, March 1Kingston Grand Theatre6:00 pm ORDER TICKETS Tickets for this screening are only available through the Kingston Grand Theatre Box Office and are not available as a selection on a Festival Pass.  Description The Slaight Music Video Showcase is back! KCFF and Tourism Kingston first launched this project in 2020 with the goal of connecting the local […]

Canadian Shorts

Thursday, February 27Baby Grand7:00 pm SOLD OUT Seeing 6 or more films? Consider purchasing a FILM PASS. Description Showcasing some of the best short films from across the country, the Canadian Shorts program sees more submissions than all other categories combined! This program dates back to Year One of the Fest and has featured a who’s […]

18 MM Annual Showcase

Sunday, March 2Baby Grand4:00 pm  SOLD OUT Description I am thrilled to present the projects of the second cohort of the 18mm program at this special edition of our festival, marking its 25th anniversary. This year, we accepted more participants than last year, with 12 young filmmakers receiving fully funded spots in the program, covering […]