MIKE NEWELL RECEIVES KIFF FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The inaugural KIFF Fellowship Award was presented to Mike Newell at the 2026 Gala Awards Evening. There could be no more deserving recipient than Mike, KIFF’s first Patron and one of Britain’s most acclaimed directors. His distinguished career includes directing Four Weddings and a Funeral, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Donnie Brasco, and […]
AN AUDIENCE WITH MIKE LEIGH
What a privilege it was for KIFF to welcome legendary British writer, director and producer Mike Leigh for a special conversation with Adrian Wootton OBE, Chief Executive of the British Film Commission and Film London. Having two OBEs on the KIFF stage made the occasion even more memorable. During a fascinating and insightful discussion, Adrian […]
FIVE PHENOMENAL YEARS!
This year marks a significant milestone for Kingston International Film Festival as we celebrate our fifth anniversary. The incredible hard work of our team, combined with the steadfast support of the Royal Borough of Kingston, our partners, the Rose Theatre, filmmakers, and the wider Kingston community, has helped us reach this achievement. It is a […]