Pride Kicks Off at Rose
KIFF IS KICKING OFF PRIDE MONTH at the Rose 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 […]
INTERVIEW WITH OUR PATRON: India Amarteifio
The actor on Kingston International Film Festival, life after Queen Charlotte, and why she’s drawn to independent film Full interview Click Here
AN AUDIENCE WITH LEGENDARY FILMMAKER MIKE LEIGH
“I’m honoured to be a guest of the Kingston Film Festival, and to accept the Festival’s Independent Spirit Award. The festival’s achievements are impressive, not least in their support of independent cinema and of young filmmakers in London. And I very much look forward to sharing my work with their enthusiastic audience.” Mike Leigh Few […]
KIFF PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE: 25 MILES TO NORMAL
This US comedy/drama stars Rachel Nichols (Continuum, GI Joe-Rise of the Cobra); Bruce Davison (X-Men, Ozark); Ed Begley Jnr (Arrested Development, A Mighty Wind); Michelle Hurd (Star Trek: Picard, Blindspot) 25 Miles To Normal brings festive chaos, family dysfunction and emotional twists together in a sharp, darkly funny reinvention of the family drama. Premiering at […]
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Festival partnerships offer organisations the opportunity to align with a dynamic cultural event that celebrates cinema, creativity, and community in Kingston and across South London. KIFF partners are recognised throughout the festival across digital platforms, on-screen credits, printed programmes, and venue displays. Partnerships also help support key areas of the festival including screenings, filmmaker events, […]
HELP US STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY
The Community Partner programme is designed specifically for local Kingston businesses who want to support the festival while welcoming new customers. During festival week, audiences move between venues for screenings, talks, and events. Many are looking for places to eat, drink, shop, and relax between films. Community Partners benefit from visibility across KIFF platforms while also welcoming […]
BECOME A FRIEND OF KIFF
Friends of KIFF is a grassroots membership for people who want to support the Kingston International Film Festival while enjoying screenings, events, and opportunities to connect with fellow film lovers throughout the year. As a South London film festival, KIFF relies on a strong local audience and community spirit. Friends of KIFF helps build that […]
ANNOUNCING THE PITCH TO SCREEN AWARD
FIND OUT MORE THE HUNT BEGINS FOR TOMORROW’S AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITERS THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 2026 YOUR STORY ON THE BIG SCREEN Building on the success of our Script to Screen Award, we have now joined forces with 1st FEATURES and together we are excited to introduce a new Award – THE PITCH TO SCREEN AWARD The […]
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES WITH KIFF
We’re so excited to work with students from the London Film Academy, offering work experience placements for people who truly love film. During the months they spend with us, these talented students get hands-on experience across so many parts of what we do — from editing and filming to marketing, content creation, and festival preparation. […]
Where are they now?
I was first introduced to David and KIFF in 2021, at the beginning of the inaugural festival. Since then, my career has grown and developed in many ways. I’m grateful to have attended and been part of the festival each year, connecting with fellow filmmakers, absorbing the incredible shorts, and learning the ins and outs […]