The Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival was founded on the principle that new and emerging filmmakers would be encouraged to create short films, and be able to screen them in a setting that provided a real world film festival experience, complete with jury evaluation, awards, and gala. We have seen many Digi60 Alumni go on to become professional members of the film and television industry. The festival also aims to promote Ottawa as a sustainable film industry destination with desirable cast and crew available for hire. Digi60 is not just about making films. We also make filmmakers.
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📷 Here are some of the many amazing photos you can check out from the festival photo album we've just posted on Facebook! Check out the album here ----> https://lnkd.in/ghDA2hUu #digi60 #2024digi60
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This year, I had the incredible opportunity to bring my vision to life. Digi 60 believed in my idea and provided funding for my very first project with a budget. The journey was filled with challenges and stressful months, but I gave it my all. I couldn’t have done it without the support of those who were willing to lend a hand. I’m forever grateful for their help and deeply inspired to work even harder in my journey that has just begun.
This year’s Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival wrapped up last weekend, folks, and we’d like to extend our appreciation to everyone who helped make our special 20th Anniversary programming an overwhelming success! 🎉 We couldn’t have put together such an incredible event without the support of our funders, sponsors, volunteers, crew and of course, our incredible community of new and emerging filmmakers. Thank you all! 🙏 Together, we accomplished a lot! • 6 sold out workshops • 3 mentorship programs, including a Microgrant • 48 short films screened and produced by Ottawa filmmakers • 3 networking events including a networking lunch with a dozen decision makers And if that wasn’t enough, we hosted an entire conference for media, art and film focusing on building an inclusive ecosystem for storytellers in Ottawa! 📖 Thanks again for joining us for our 20th Anniversary, and we hope to see you next time. Please stay tuned for more photos from the event and information to come! 🎬
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It’s been a week since we wrapped up the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival, and honestly, I’m still soaking it all in. Seeing months of planning and hard work come to life for the filmmakers who inspire us—it’s a feeling that’s hard to describe. This year, we took on an ambitious program, and I couldn’t be prouder to say: we pulled it off! Every event was sold out, every seat was filled, and the energy in the room was electric. We showcased 38 brand new films created for the festival (48 in total), and I am so inspired by the filmmakers who rose to the challenge. Your dedication, creativity, and willingness to invest in yourselves are what this festival is all about. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the incredible Digi60 team, volunteers, and supporters who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this milestone celebration happen. To every person who lent their time, energy, and expertise—thank you for making Digi60 a place where filmmakers can thrive. Here’s to 20 years of storytelling, community, and creativity—and to many more years ahead! #Digi60 #2024Digi60
This year’s Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival wrapped up last weekend, folks, and we’d like to extend our appreciation to everyone who helped make our special 20th Anniversary programming an overwhelming success! 🎉 We couldn’t have put together such an incredible event without the support of our funders, sponsors, volunteers, crew and of course, our incredible community of new and emerging filmmakers. Thank you all! 🙏 Together, we accomplished a lot! • 6 sold out workshops • 3 mentorship programs, including a Microgrant • 48 short films screened and produced by Ottawa filmmakers • 3 networking events including a networking lunch with a dozen decision makers And if that wasn’t enough, we hosted an entire conference for media, art and film focusing on building an inclusive ecosystem for storytellers in Ottawa! 📖 Thanks again for joining us for our 20th Anniversary, and we hope to see you next time. Please stay tuned for more photos from the event and information to come! 🎬
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Ann Pirvu and I are so excited to be back at Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival in Ottawa this weekend for their 20th Anniversary. The festival is so near and dear to our hearts and we couldn’t be happier to return Digi60 is Ottawa’s original, leading digital film festival, focusing on professional development and screening opportunities for new and emerging filmmakers. Join us for our workshops on Dec 8th. ⁃ Workshops - Dec 8th - Breaking Through with Ann Pirvu Dec 8th - Scream! Making Your First Horror Movie Dec 8th - Live Pitch Panel For more details visit www.digi60.org #Digi60 #Filmmakers
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Sign me up! 🙋 The decision to attend yesterday's With US: Media Art & Film Conference presented by Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival & Digital Arts Resource Centre was a no-brainer. I was especially looking forward to hearing Gabriela Warrior Renaud's (pictured standing near the exit sign) lecture about the Ethics of Documentary Filmmaking. We talked about the duty of care towards participants and our responsibilities as filmmakers during each stage of production. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: -Documentary participants are more than that. They're your team members; without them, there would be no story; -You can sacrifice video components to make interviews more comfortable; -Approach editing and assembly the way you'd want your own story to be told; -Be mindful of the spaces in which you show the work. Learn more about her work here: https://lnkd.in/eRVG83E7
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Excited to be moderating a panel for Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival this Friday at 3:30 pm at Club SAW, exploring the role of regional storytelling through community TV. I'll be chatting with wonderful producers: CHRISTINE MAKI of CBC Ottawa, and Jason Levy of Bell Canada's TV1. We'll be diving into topics like: 💡 Why should we care about community media? 💡 What trends are emerging in community TV? 💡 How can creators tell regional stories with cross-country appeal? 👉 Get your tix: https://lnkd.in/evfEFchV
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I'm excited to screen FINSTA at Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival Friday, and to share the screen with some talented friends and colleagues including Conor DeVries, Nickie Shobeiry and Deena Alsaweer. FINSTA is a short documentary about secondary Instagram accounts, online performativity and surveillance capitalism. Community Shorts Screening December 6th | 6 PM At the Ottawa Art Gallery | Galerie d'art d'Ottawa Co-presented by Digital Arts Resource Centre Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e8PN5zmV
With US: Media Art & Film Conference is a one-day conference in Ottawa that will focus on building an inclusive ecosystem for storytellers in film, media and art. Through candid conversations and presentations, attendees will leave with inspiration to approach their storytelling in an authentic, inclusive way! This conference is special programming for this year and is not included with the 2024 Digi60 Festival Pass. Tickets are available now! https://lnkd.in/guc-i3Xc
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The 2024 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and runs from December 6 to 8 at Ottawa Art Gallery | Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, Digital Arts Resource Centre, and Arts Court | Cour des arts. Visit digi60.org for the full programme! 🎬
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