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Sold Out - Creative Industries Day - Directing 101 Panel: Alison Reid, Xiaodan He
Presented by KCFF and Queen's Film & Media
In-Person Event
Fri. February 27th 2026 + Add to Calendar
Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning
10:00am - 10:45am Doors at: 9:45am
Artists
Alison Reid
Xiaodan He
Presented by:
Kingston Canadian Film Festival
The largest Canadian film festival in the world.
305 Rideau Street Kingston Ontario
Open / Operational
Queen's Film & Media
Event Description
Event type: All AgesDirecting 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 Centre for Creativity and Learning, KCFF, Queen's Film & Media, and the City of Kingston.
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