DIGI60 FILMMAKERS’ FESTIVAL

For over 20 years the Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival
has provided a safe space for filmmakers to:

Create & Learn
Expand Your Network
Multiply Your Skills

Digi60 is not just about making films.
we also MAKe filmmakers.

Upcoming Events

Calendar
Community Shorts Submission Deadline
Oct 31
Community Shorts Submission Deadline

Submit your short film for consideration in Digi60’s 2026 Community Shorts program by October 31.

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BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC
Nov 2
BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC

Need a space to finish your 60-Day Challenge film? Drop into DARC’s workshop room to edit, collaborate, and get your film across the finish line!

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BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC
Nov 4
BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC

Need a space to finish your 60-Day Challenge film? Drop into DARC’s workshop room to edit, collaborate, and get your film across the finish line!

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"Creation and Production Fund" Info Session
Nov 5
"Creation and Production Fund" Info Session

Explore City of Ottawa funding opportunities for filmmakers and media artists. Learn about eligibility, application requirements, and grants available to independent creators, collectives, and arts organizations.

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BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC
Nov 9
BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC

Need a space to finish your 60-Day Challenge film? Drop into DARC’s workshop room to edit, collaborate, and get your film across the finish line!

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BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC
Nov 11
BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC

Need a space to finish your 60-Day Challenge film? Drop into DARC’s workshop room to edit, collaborate, and get your film across the finish line!

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Live Pitch Submission Deadline
Nov 15
Live Pitch Submission Deadline

Live Pitch Submission Deadline

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BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC
Nov 16
BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC

Need a space to finish your 60-Day Challenge film? Drop into DARC’s workshop room to edit, collaborate, and get your film across the finish line!

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BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC
Nov 18
BYOHD Editing Drop-In @ DARC

Need a space to finish your 60-Day Challenge film? Drop into DARC’s workshop room to edit, collaborate, and get your film across the finish line!

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"Look Before You Leap" Panel
Nov 19
"Look Before You Leap" Panel

Join Digi60 alumni Kristen McNaule and Penny McCann for practical advice and firsthand insights on navigating film festivals and making informed submission decisions.

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Did you miss the 2025 festival and want to watch some of the films?

Check out this playlist of publicly available films.

Explore more films, news and events on our blog!

RESOURCES & STORIES

Explore podcasts, interviews, filmmaker conversations, news and insights from the Digi60 community.

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LATEST FROM DIGI60

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Your Short Film Is Finished. Now What? Building Success Beyond the Screen
Your Short Film Is Finished. Now What? Building Success Beyond the Screen

Your short film is finished. What comes next? Discover practical advice from Robin C. Keller on protecting your work, building an audience, navigating film festivals, and creating opportunities beyond the screen.

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Mid-Challenge Catch Up: Community and Collaboration at Digi60’s Connect Networking Event
Mid-Challenge Catch Up: Community and Collaboration at Digi60’s Connect Networking Event

With 39 days left in the challenge, Digi60 filmmakers came together to share progress, build connections, and exchange advice. From first-time filmmakers to returning community members, here are a few highlights and lessons from the halfway point.

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Making a 60-Day Challenge Film: Advice from Filmmakers Who’ve Done It
Making a 60-Day Challenge Film: Advice from Filmmakers Who’ve Done It

Making a film in 60 days isn’t just about beating the clock. It’s about finding the right people, staying open to the unexpected, and making something that feels like your own. Here are a few lessons from filmmakers who’ve done it.

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DONATE TO DIGI60

The Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival is a volunteer-run, registered not-for-profit that operates with the support of funders, sponsors, ticket sales, and generous donations. All donations go directly toward supporting the festival’s operations and programming.

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View fullsize 🎬 Calling all volunteers! Digi60 is looking for volunteers to help bring our December film festival to life. From event support and set-up to box office, ticket taking, photography, and social media, there are plenty of ways to get involved and sup
View fullsize Robin C. Keller of Up Light Academy joined Digi60 for Short Film Success on Discord! 🎬 The session explored what comes after your short film is finished, from protecting your film’s rights to finding its audience. Missed the conversation? We&
View fullsize 🎬 Bring Digi60 behind the scenes! We’ll be visiting a few selected 60-Day Challenge films in production on November 7–8 to capture behind-the-scenes footage and interview cast or crew. Filming that weekend? Apply for a chance to be fea
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View fullsize 🎬 Need a space to edit your film? We’ve got you! DARC is opening its editing room to Digi60 filmmakers every Monday and Wednesday throughout November, with an extra session on Thursday, November 26, to help you meet the submission deadline.