Creative Industries Day: DIRECTING 101 Panel

Creative Industries Day: DIRECTING 101 Panel

Presented by KCFF and Queen's Film & Media

Tett Centre
370 King Street West • Kingston, ON

Doors Open: 9:30AM
Show Starts: 10:00AM EST
End Time: 10:45AM
All Ages

Featuring: Alison Reid, Xiaodan He

Tickets go on sale Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST

Event type: All Ages

Directing 101 brings together feature film directors for a candid conversation about the realities of directing. Panelists will discuss their creative processes, career paths, and the practical challenges of bringing a feature film from script to screen. From working with actors and collaborators to navigating production decisions and finding your voice as a director, this panel offers insight into both the artistic and logistical sides of the role.

Whether you’re an aspiring director, a student filmmaker, or simply curious about how feature films are made, this session will provide valuable advice, real-world perspectives, and an honest look at the realities of directing.

Panelists include:

  • Alison Reid - Director/Producer, The Art of Adventure
  • Xiaodan He - Director and Screenplay Writer, Montreal Ma Belle

This panel is sponsored by the Directors Guild of Canada - Ontario with support from the Tett, KCFF, Queen's film, and the city of Kingston.

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2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival

February 25, 2026 - March 1, 2026

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Creative Industries Day: DIRECTING 101 Panel Presented by KCFF and Queen's Film & Media

Creative Industries Day: DIRECTING 101 Panel will be at Tett Centre in Kingston, ON on Friday, February 27, 2026.Doors Open at 9:30AM EST, and the Show Starts at 10:00AM EST. Creative Industries Day: DIRECTING 101 Panel includes Alison Reid, Xiaodan He. Tett Centre is located at 370 King Street West, Kingston, ON.

Cutoff is Friday, February 27, 2026 8:29 am EST unless it sells out earlier.

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