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ABOUT Grab a Steam Whistle from your fridge and catch our 2021 Awards Show where we’ll reveal all of the award-winners including the Limestone Financial People’s Choice Award and the Steam Whistle Homebrew Award for Best Local Short. It’s not quite the same as gathering in person to celebrate, but
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ABOUT The Comic Art Workshop will highlight dynamic figure drawing and storytelling using the classic comic book styles! It can be as complex as creating a comic with a full story and cover or as simple as teaching students a fun and easy way to draw superheroes and their other
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One of the most popular events, BREAKING IN is moving to a virtual space this year. Connect with KCFF guests and industry pros for serious advice on how to break in and get started in the Canadian film and media industry. Join in casual discussions with a variety of different
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The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film. Founded in 2001, KCFF is a charitable cultural organization that provides access to Canadian film in a dynamic festival setting. KCFF is an annual whirlwind of movies and special events that spark curiosity,
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Last year, the Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) was one of the first events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic here in Kingston. Marc Garniss, Festival Director for KCFF, said last year’s festival did have ominous overtones, but they didn’t realize how quickly things were going to head downhill. “Our opening
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One of the many events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic was the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, which was to celebrate its 20th anniversary in March. Of its many film screenings, concerts, and other events, one of the most anticipated events was the Local Music Video Showcase, which was to
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Welcome back to ‘At the movies in Kingston.’ The box office looks to continue Onward this weekend with a slew of new pics. Here is what’s new this week at Kingston cinemas starting Friday, Mar. 6, 2020. Landmark Cinemas Onward is the next film from the animation powerhouse Pixar, and
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Welcome back to ‘At the movies in Kingston.’ Sonic the Hedgehog and The Call of the Wild went head to head at the box office last week, with the blue speed demon coming out on top by a few dollars more. This week, an invisible man stocks the box office
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Welcome back to ‘At the movies in Kingston.’ It’s Valentine’s Weekend and a slew of new films are about to hit the big screen. From a fast-moving video game hedgehog to the reboot of the perfect island getaway, here is what’s new at the Kingston theatres for the week starting
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As Festival Director Marc Garniss points out, it’s not all that common to see a festival of any sort mark its 20th anniversary these days, but the Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) right here in the Limestone City is doing just that. “Lots of festivals these days don’t seem to
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In a packed the Tir Nan Og Irish pub in downtown Kingston, Alex Jansen, business development manager for the Kingston Film Office, was absolutely buzzing with excitement along with the over 120 people on hand. The pub was filled on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 with those from local production companies,
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The Kingston Film Office is working with local video production companies on the creation of music videos for Kingston area musicians. Alex Jansen, film commissioner, announced today that musicians are invited to contact one of the selected local video production companies that have partnered with the Kingston Film Office for
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