Kingston Canadian Film Festival

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Kingston Canadian Film Festival
Location Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Founded2001
Language English
French
Website http://www.kingcanfilmfest.com

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival (informally known as KCFF) is the world's largest all-Canadian Film Festival held in Kingston, Ontario. Since 2001, a week-long festival has been held per annum with the 2025 festival taking place from February 26th to March 2nd, 2025. [1]

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In addition to the best new Canadian films of the year, KCFF presents workshops, panels, live music and podcasts, plus many special guests, with past appearances by Elliot Page, Gordon Pinsent, Deepa Mehta, Cathy Jones, plus cast from Kids in the Hall, Letterkenny, Mr. D, and The Trailer Park Boys.

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is held annually in late February to early March and is a registered charity. The festival director is Marc Garniss, features programmer is Jason Anderson, and the chair of the board of directors is Blaine Allan. [2]

History

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival was launched in 2001 by Alex Jansen, who was then studying film at Queen's University. [3] It was a three-day event held at the Screening Room Movie Theater, a two screen repertory cinema which Jansen was managing at the time. [4] The Festival was launched with assistance from Moving Pictures: Canadian Films on Tour [5] (who were replaced by the Toronto International Film Festival Group in 2003). [6] In 2002, the Festival added a second, larger venue on the Queen's University campus, increased the number of screenings substantially and added a fourth day to the event, becoming the largest stand-alone showcase of feature films from across Canada. [7]

Programs

Canadian Features

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival showcase 30-40 of the best Canadian features of the year. Features include work from first-time filmmakers, as well as Oscar winners. The Canadian Features also have a strong focus on French filmmaking, and films created by indigenous directors. [12]

Canadian Shorts

Every year, KCFF generally display 3 distinct Canadian short programs. Each program presents its own theme. Typically, the festival plays 50-75 short films. [13]

Special Events

In addition to the movies, KCFF showcase live music and comedy, podcasts, receptions, awards and parties. These program offer local filmmakers the opportunity to meet industry professionals. Notable guests include Elliot Page, Gordon Pinsent, Deepa Mehta, Cathy Jones, plus cast from Kids in the Hall, Letterkenny, Mr. D, and The Trailer Park Boys. [14] KCFF also presents screenings and events throughout the year, with recent live shows featuring the Canadaland and Taggart and Torrens podcasts. KCFF also presents its own podcast called Rewind Fast Forward, with host Thom Ernst.

Editions and selected films

2021

The digital edition of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, included short film programs (with dedicated slots for local artists and youth), free workshops, industry guest appearances and awards, everything by Livestream.

2021 Feature Films

2021 Podcast Guests

KCFF 2021 Award Winner

BEST CANADIAN SHORT

FAVOURITE CANADIAN SHORT

BEST YOUTH SHORT

  • Call Of The Void dir. Kyla Stone

FAVOURITE YOUTH SHORT

  • Elliot Shepard's Concerto in D Minor dir. E.J. Graham

STEAM WHISTLE HOMEBREW AWARD FOR BEST LOCAL SHORT

  • Daffodils dir. Adrien Benson

STEAM WHISTLE HOMEBREW AWARD FOR FAVOURITE LOCAL SHORT

  • A Chinese Love Song dir. Lara Besa

LIMESTONE FINANCIAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

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References

  1. ↑ "2018 Festival | Kingston Canadian Film Festival". kingcanfilmfest.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-26.
  2. ↑ Kingston Canadian Film Festival
  3. ↑ Playback Magazine: Kingston - the true Canadian festival
  4. ↑ "Movies in Kingston - The Screening Room". Archived from the original on 2007-03-02. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
  5. ↑ Moving Pictures
  6. ↑ "Film Circuit - A Division of TIFFG". Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
  7. ↑ Kingston Canadian Film Festival
  8. ↑ "City of Kingston Healthy Community Fund". Archived from the original on 2006-10-10. Retrieved 2007-03-04.
  9. ↑ Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund
  10. ↑ "Cancellation | Kingston Canadian Film Festival". kingcanfilmfest.com. Archived from the original on 2020-03-26.
  11. ↑ "Welcome | Kingston Canadian Film Festival". kingcanfilmfest.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-05.
  12. ↑ Kingston Canadian Film Festival
  13. ↑ The Community Foundation of Greater Kingston
  14. ↑ "KingCanFilmFest - One-on-One Sessions". Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2009-02-07.

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