Kingston Canadian Film Festival goes virtual in 2021

It’s almost here! The 21st edition of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival is online Feb. 26 to March 7. Tickets and passes are now on sale. Whether you’re a film buff or a filmmaker (or a musician or a comic book artist), you’ll want to check out this year’s offerings. Here are our top five reasons you shouldn’t miss KCFF 2021.

1. The big names.

This year’s festival includes films featuring Gabriel Byrne (DEATH OF A LADIES’ MAN), Sonia Smits (DRIFTING SNOW), Sigourney Weaver (MY SALINGER YEAR), and Scott Thompson (MOUTH CONGRESS). There will also be a special screening of the 40th anniversary restoration of the Dennis Hopper indie classic OUT OF THE BLUE.

2. #YGK represent!

While KCFF screens the best films from across the country, there’s something special about seeing films by local artists. Check out “Local Shorts” (March 1 and 2) highlighting the diversity of Kingston filmmaking talent, and HOW TO FIX RADIOS, a local spotlight feature film, on March 5.

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3. The connections.

“How did you pull off that shot?” “Where did you get your idea?” Connect with filmmakers directly and get your questions answered at livestreamed Q&As after each film.

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4. The convenience.

This year’s festival runs over ten days, so you can take your time and savour each film. Buy single tickets or a movie pass (for 6, 9, or 12 films). And if you aren’t able to watch a film during its premiere, once you have your ticket, you can watch it (and the Q&A) anytime during the festival.

5. The workshops.

i) Breaking in: starting a career in film and media.

This is the place to start if you have questions about the industry. This event is presented with support from Tourism Kingston. Register at https://kingcanfilmfest.com/2021/breaking-in/