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⏰ 4:00 PM ▶ Workshop 📍DARC Microcinema

Présentatrice: Sabine Daniel

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Community Shorts Program
⏰ 6:00 PM ▶ Screening 📍OAG Alma Duncan Salon

presented by Digital Arts Resource Centre

Program coming November 15, 2025

75 minute program of short films created by Ottawa area filmmakers!

Friday Afterparty
⏰ 8:00 PM ▶ After Party 📍Arts Court Studio

Presented by Digital Arts Resource Centre.

Cash bar.

Pitching Masterclass
⏰ 12:00 PM ▶ Workshop 📍DARC The Loop

5 selected filmmakers will get to participate in a 3 hour masterclass to hone their pitching skills - and will be put to the test on the last day of the festival as they pitch to a live panel of producers

Instructor: Teri Loretto

This workshop is not open to the public and requires pre-selection.

60-Day Challenge Screening - BLOCK A
⏰ 4:00 PM ▶ Screening 📍OAG Alma Duncan Salon

A collection of short films submitted for the 60-Day Challenge.

Presented by Ross Video

Individual tickets on sale November 15, 2025

60-Day Challenge Screening - BLOCK B
⏰ 6:00 PM ▶ Screening 📍 OAG Alma Duncan Salon

A collection of short films submitted for the 60-Day Challenge.

Presented by Ross Video

Individual tickets on sale November 15, 2025

60-Day Challenge Screening - BLOCK C
⏰ 8:00 PM ▶ Screening + Awards 📍OAG Alma Duncan Salon

A collection of short films submitted for the 60-Day Challenge.

Presented by Ross Video

Individual tickets on sale November 15, 2025

Saturday Afterparty
⏰ 10:00 PM ▶ After-Party Gala 📍Arts Court Studio

Cash Bar. Open to all ticket and pass holders.

Cents and Sensibility: The Art of the Low-Budget Feature
⏰ 10:00-12:00 PM ▶ Workshop 📍DARC The Loop

This workshop is for emerging filmmakers ready to turn limited resources into creative freedom. You’ll learn how to reverse-engineer your first feature from story and performance outward - focusing every dollar, every hour, and every ounce of energy on what truly moves an audience.

Forget the numbers. The real currency is passion, collaboration, and purpose.

Instructor: Christopher Giroux

Director Feedback
⏰ 10:00-12:00 PM ▶ Workshop 📍DARC Microcinema

Limited to 8 participants of the 60-Day Challenge who completed and screened their film at the 2025 festival.

Seasoned Ottawa Director Max McGuire will review the jury notes and give feedback directly to 60-Day Challenge participants in a constructive peer environment that will allow the filmmakers to take the advice, plan their next film and grow in their work.

Instructor: Max McGuire

This workshop always sells out. First come, first served.

The Freelance Life
⏰ 10:30-11:30 AM ▶ Panel 📍Club SAW

“The Freelance Life” explores the realities of working independently in Canada’s creative industries — the freedom, flexibility, and ongoing hustle required to sustain a meaningful career.

In a city like Ottawa, where the film scene is growing but still developing, freelancers often wear multiple hats to make their mark. This conversation dives into how many streams of income are truly needed to survive and thrive, how creatives pivot during uncertain times, and what it takes to build a career and community in a smaller market.

Moderator: Sabine Daniel
Panelists: Fitch Jean, Anthonia Bedjie, Ella Cooper

Speed Mentoring for Underrepresented Creatives
⏰ 12:00-2:00 PM ▶ Networking 📍Arts Court Studio

Meet decision makers and leaders in Ottawa’s film and tv industry to ask questions and receive advice on your career and pathway in film and television. RSVP required, lunch is included, limited spots so please reserve early. This is not a pitching event - no pitches allowed.

This mentorship opportunity is reserved for those who have been traditionally underrepresented by the film and tv industry and identify as: BIPOC or racialized, Women+ (including trans and non-binary folks), LGBTQ2SIA+, Persons with Disabilities and Francophones. Click though to check out the mentors! 

If you require ASL interpretation, please contact info@digi60.org 2 weeks in advance.

Vertical Drama-Series
⏰ 2:30-3:30 PM ▶ Panel 📍Club SAW

Short-form drama series have become a global viewing phenomenon, gaining massive popularity on social media platforms and specialized apps.

This panel examines how creators, producers, and innovators are shaping the next frontier of cinematic storytelling for the small screen.

Moderator: Sabine Daniel
Panelists: Melissa Itwar, James Micolta

Live Pitching Panel
⏰ 4:00-6:00 PM ▶ Panel 📍Club SAW

5 creators will pitch their projects to a panel of decision makers to receive industry feedback and constructive advice!

Pitchers announced November 15, 2025.

Panelists: Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos, Jason Brennan, Keren Jackman and Christopher Giroux

Open to the public to attend!