Kingston International Film Festival

Kingston International Film Festival Kingston International Film Festival
June 5 - 7 June 2026

01/09/2026

KIFF 2027 submissions are now OPEN!
We want to hear YOUR STORIES, we want to See YOUR FILMS!
Submit now to catch the Early Bird deadline! Link in bio

26/08/2026

Hey! Tell your friends: KIFF is opening for submissions next week!

Thanks to , Matthew Hope and for this interview and your continued support for KIFF.

Even 2 months on, it is still hard to find the right words for what was such a special weekend.There are so many people ...
17/08/2026

Even 2 months on, it is still hard to find the right words for what was such a special weekend.
There are so many people we want to thank, and we know we did not get the chance to speak to everyone—so if this reaches you, please take it as a heartfelt thank you.

We are still carrying the energy, generosity, and shared love of film that filmmakers, audiences, partners, and supporters brought to KIFF this year. It is that spirit that continues to shape what the festival is all about.

As we are now taking a short summer pause, we are also looking ahead. We will be back at the beginning of September with updates and exciting plans for the year to come.

With gratitude,
The KIFF Team

KIFF weekend is here! 🎬✨This morning Tina Lofthouse from Time & Leisure Magazine interviewed the cast and crew of 25 Mil...
05/06/2026

KIFF weekend is here! 🎬✨

This morning Tina Lofthouse from Time & Leisure Magazine interviewed the cast and crew of 25 Miles to Normal, Director Josh Brandon and Actress Michelle Hurd, ahead of the premiere of the film at the Rose Theatre at 7pm!

Get your tickets for the World Premiere of 25 Miles to Normal at www.kiffest.uk

We’re thrilled to be teaming up once again with some amazing partners who are helping us spread the festival buzz far an...
04/06/2026

We’re thrilled to be teaming up once again with some amazing partners who are helping us spread the festival buzz far and wide! 🙌🎥

A huge shout-out to 🎙️ Radio Jackie, our fantastic local radio station covering South West London and Surrey, for hosting brilliant interviews with 🌟 Kevin McNally and 🌟 Jenny Seagrove.
They shared their excitement about the festival and talked about being part of this year’s incredible KIFF 2026 programme! 🎞️🍿🎭

A big thank you to Radio Jackie for their continued support and enthusiasm. ❤️

📅 Not long to go now...
🎥 Amazing films
🌟 Special guests
🎉 Unforgettable moments
Who’s excited for KIFF 2026? Drop a 🎬 in the comments! 👇
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We LOVE Short Films! Do you love short films? Why don’t you come along to the Odeon Tomorrow to enjoy these wonderful fi...
04/06/2026

We LOVE Short Films! Do you love short films?

Why don’t you come along to the Odeon Tomorrow to enjoy these wonderful films as part of KIFF‘s 5th year!!

✨ We’re excited to welcome students and budding filmmakers to our workshops this Friday!This is a fantastic opportunity ...
02/06/2026

✨ We’re excited to welcome students and budding filmmakers to our workshops this Friday!

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives, meet new people, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders, including Adrian Wootton, CEO of Film London and The British Film Commission.

🎥 Network with fellow filmmakers
💡 Learn from experienced professionals
🎭 Explore new ideas and creative opportunities
🚀 Take the next step in your filmmaking journey
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎬🌟

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KIFF is kicking off Pride month Theatre with BEING SEEN, a vibrant programme of short films celebrating LGBTQ+‑themes, w...
01/06/2026

KIFF is kicking off Pride month Theatre with BEING SEEN, a vibrant programme of short films celebrating LGBTQ+‑themes, with an opening from the fab dance group UNAPOLOGETIC. This won’t be just any trip to the flicks! But a night out to remember! Dress to impress in your finest apparel.

Saturday 6 June at the Rose Theatre – join us at 6.30, programme starts at 7.30

Expect powerful stories, community spirit, and a party atmosphere throughout the Rose. as we kick off Pride in Kingston 2026 with colour, joy, and pride.


We are so excited to finally show you the award-winning screenplay ‘Swan Song’ on the big screen! In 2023, won our ‘Scr...
29/05/2026

We are so excited to finally show you the award-winning screenplay ‘Swan Song’ on the big screen! In 2023, won our ‘Script to Screen’ award with her touching story about the power of music to speak beyond words, unite strangers and acknowledge grief.

Come along to the screening at the Rose Theatre on the 5th of June, 4.30 pm. The showing of the film will be followed by a Q&A and the wonderful writer Emily Reader, amazing director and talented composer

It’s one not to miss, not only because it’s a touching story about grief and connection, but also because of all the creativity and passion that has gone into the project! We will be celebrating with the team and hope to see you there too! Enjoy these beautiful stills showcasing the great work of

29/05/2026

Kingston College students exploring Kingston ahead of KIFF!! You should come at the first weekend of June and enjoy these Kingston landmarks as well as our beautiful festival!

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