February 25 - March 1, 2026

Largest all-Canadian film festival in the world!

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival returns from February 25 to March 1, 2026, proudly celebrating 26 years of showcasing the best Canadian films of the year! Be captivated by new favourites and gain unique insights into these incredible films through screenings, Q&As, parties, workshops, networking events, and more! After experiencing the magic of Canadian cinema, connect with fellow movie lovers or engage directly with directors, actors, and singers to take your festival experience to the next level!

2026 Films

Every year, KCFF presents the very best in Canadian feature films- future award-winners that may not see wide commercial release! Explore a range of excellent film programming with films of every genre, stories and perspectives as diverse as the artists who create them. The KCFF presents films in many languages, including both official languages (English & French).

Movie Info

Wednesday, February 25 | 7:00 pm

Venue:
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

2025  · 1h 45m

Drama

Romance

Youngblood reimagines the classic hockey story with sharp insight into race, masculinity, and resilience. Dean Youngblood (Ashton James) must navigate volatile teammates, a skeptical coach, and his own temper to seize a chance with the Hamilton Mustangs. Packed with thrilling on-ice action and nuanced off-ice drama, Hubert Davis delivers a gripping sports story that resonates on and off the ice.

  • Director: Hubert Davis
  • Writer: Seneca Aaron, Josh Epstein, Peter Markle

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Movie Info

Friday, February 27 | 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 28 | 10:00 am

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 84m

Comedy

Romance

Middle Life follows Andie, a perfectionist wedding planner and new mother, whose carefully built life feels incomplete. A chance connection with Ryan, a blue-collar plumber, sparks a year-long journey that challenges her ideas of fulfillment and happiness.

  • Director: Pavan Moondi
  • Cast: Leah Fay Goldstein, Peter Dreimanis, Luke Lalonde, Norah Sadava, Colin Burgess

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Movie Info

Saturday, February 28 | 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 1 | 4:00 pm

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 59m

Comedy

Drama

Alain weds Virginie at Saint-Joseph Oratory's crypt. Despite family attending, including his divorced Lebanese-Egyptian immigrant parents, his joy fades as insomnia, anxiety, and illness return.

  • Director: Philippe Falardeau
  • Writer: Philippe Falardeau, Alain Farah

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Movie Info

Saturday, February 28 | 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 1 | 1:00 pm

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 45m

Comedy

Romance

A 24-year-old music critic gets romantically involved with members of an indie band she decides to publicize, set against Montreal's indie music scene in 2011.

  • Director: Chandler Levack
  • Writer: Chandler Levack

Movie Info

Thursday, February 26 | 7:00 pm

Venue:
Isabel Bader Centre

2025  · 1h 46m

Documentary

BIF NAKED is an intimate documentary exploring the extraordinary life and career of legendary Canadian punk icon Bif Naked. With raw honesty and unprecedented access, the film traces her resilience through personal trauma, illness, and barriers in a male-dominated industry. Followed by a Q&A and acoustic performance with Bif herself.

  • Director: Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown

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Movie Info

Saturday, February 28| 3:30 pm

Venue:
The Isabel

2025  · 1h 50m

Documentary

LGBTQ+

This documentary explores the groundbreaking legacy of Degrassi, the Canadian series that changed teen TV by portraying adolescence with honesty and realism. Featuring creators, cast members, and fans, it celebrates the show’s impact while examining its complexities and lasting influence.

  • Director: Lisa Rideout
  • Writers: Lisa Rideout, Celine Wong

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Movie Info

Friday, February 27 | 10:00 am
Saturday, February 28 | 10:00 am
Sunday, March 1 | 10:00 am

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 26m

Animation

Fantasy

Space Cadet is a dialogue-free animated film by Kid Koala about a young astronaut-in-training and the Guardianbot who raises her. A tender, family-friendly story of love, memory, and growing up, featuring original music by Karen O and Mariana “Ladybug Mecca” Vieira.

  • Director: Kid Koala

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Movie Info

Thursday, February 26 | 9:30 pm
Friday, February 27 | 6:30 pm

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 45m

French

Comedy

Women in Montreal and Waterloo must fight for their ice time when a men's semi-pro hockey team claims their regular arena, threatening their established sports community.

  • Director: Mélanie Charbonneau
  • Writers: Gabrielle Côté

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Movie Info

Thursday, February 26 | 9:30 pm
Friday, February 27 | 4:00 pm

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 35m

Mockumentary

Comedy

When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.

  • Director: Matt Johnson
  • Writer: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol

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Movie Info

Thursday, February 26 | 7:00 pm
Friday, February 27 | 1:00 pm

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 58m

French

Drama

A Chinese immigrant mother in Montreal breaks from duty and tradition when she falls for a young Québécoise woman, leading her to confront questions of identity and freedom.

  • Director: Xiaodan He
  • Writers: Xiaodan He

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Movie Info

Saturday, February 28 | 1:00 pm
Sunday, March 1 | 10:00 am

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 53m

Mistery

Thriller

A teenager forms an intense bond with a refugee taken in by her family. As their obsessive relationship deepens, she becomes enamored with the refugee's lifestyle, leading to desire, jealousy, and a world that is not as it appears.

  • Director: Clement Virgo
  • Writer: Tamara Berger, Clement Virgo

Movie Info

Friday, February 27 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 28 | 1:00 pm

Venue:
The Screening Room

2025  · 1h 55m

Crime

Drama

Little Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation under the noses of multiple governments, distributed in coffins through a network of funeral homes.

  • Director: Andy Hines
  • Writers: Adam Baldwin, Andy Hines

Special Events

KCFF offers exciting and exclusive sneek peeks behind the scenes that will appeal to any movie-lover. Unique experiences, like live cast appearances, live Q&As with directors, and live music, bring incredible energy to the festival. With creative meeting places, KCFF also hosts workshops and other special events you can attend during the 4-day festival. It's an exciting time to be a film-lover in Kingston.

Saturday, February 28 | 7:30 pm

Slaight Music Video Showcase

Friday, February 27 | 5:30 pm

Script to screen pitch competition

Saturday, February 28 | 2:00 pm

Mix and Mingle

28 February + 1 March 2026 | 10:00 am

Archetypical animation for teens

Produced by

Kingston Canadian Film Festival, providing access to Canadian film in a dynamic festival setting.

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Silver screen partner

Downtown Kingston BIA, representing +700 Downtown property and business owners.

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