Line up for the 2023 Kamloops Film Festival

Each year, the KFF offers EVEN. BETTER. FILMS. Wait, that’s a bold statement. Do they? Or, is that just a sneaky ploy to get you to attend?

How will you know if you don’t come? Regardless, they are thrilled to offer yet another even more exciting and varied lineup of Canadian and international films, including numerous Oscar-nominated films. Here’s a little sneak peek for ya’ll to whet your filmfare appetite!

Don your fancy duds (or, let’s be real, pyjamas are also encouraged) for our Red Carpet before checking out our Opening Night (Thursday, March 2) films: in Theatre 1 is Outrunners, a hilarious comedy-thriller filmed right here in Kamloops, based on the screenplay written by Kamloopsborn Ken Hagen. On Sacred Ground, playing in Theatre 2, tells the story of the conflict between a journalist and an oil company during the construction of the contentious Dakota Access Pipeline that runs through the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota.

Calling all DarkFest fans— KFF and Drunk in a Graveyard are thrilled to offer some delightfully disturbing films that will not disappoint our horror-loving audience!

Infinity Pool (Friday, March 3) tells the story of a couple on a perfect vacation enjoying the pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious woman, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror.

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (Saturday, March 4), a Golden Globe winner and Oscar-nominated film, is an enchanting tale of a seemingly ordinary British housekeeper whose dream to own a couture Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris.

Your kiddos will love this year’s family movie. Join princesses and library staff at the TNRD Library for a themed story-time, photo booth and scavenger hunt, before hitting the high notes in Beauty and the

Beast Singalong (any movie is a sing-along if you just sing during it, amiright?? But this one has the words and everything.) on Saturday, March 4.

Another great family movie you won’t want to miss is the Canadian offering Golden Delicious (Sunday, March 5). This classic coming-of-age drama tells the story of Asian-Canadian teen Jake, who finds himself trying out for the basketball team to get the attention of his new neighbour, the basketball-obsessed Aleks. Plus, filmmaker Jason Karman will be in attendance for a Q&A post film.

Aftersun (Sunday, March 5) and The Whale (Monday, March 6) are both nominated for

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role; come check out both and decide for yourself who deserves the Oscar. Both movies dig into troubled father-daughter relationships: Aftersun is told from the perspective of Sophie, who reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier; The Whale tells the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

And without further ado, the Kamloops Film Society proudly presents the complete film line up for the 2023 Kamloops Film Festival. For the full schedule of films and events, and ticket information, please check out the website at thekfs.ca/kff/.