Digi60 Creator Lab – IWD Edition
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2026
Arts Court (2 Daly Ave.), 10-6 PM
Digi60’s Annual International Women’s Day programming is a space for Women+ Creatives,
including trans, femme, and non-binary artists to celebrate, create and learn.
From Digi60’s IWD Event in 2025 by Luniverse Photography
About This Event
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival is hosting a full-day professional development program focused on building practical, barrier-free skills for filmmakers and media creators.
The day will include three hands-on hard skills workshops, a catered lunch, and a networking social for all participants.
Workshops include:
Festival Submissions with Pixie Cram
Pitch Deck How-To with Nickie Shobeiry
Working with Cameras with Geghani Panosian
This event is designed to foster connection, confidence, and skill-building in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
MEET THE FACILITATORS
Pixie Cram is a filmmaker based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The format of her work includes stop-motion animation, live action fiction, and small-gauge film (super-8 & 16mm). Her films have screened at festivals across Canada and internationally. She teaches a course in screenwriting at Carleton University.
Nickie Shobeiry is a national award-winning journalist (Globe & Mail, CBC), documentary filmmaker (Bell, CBC) and communications consultant. Her throughline? Using storytelling excellence for good.
Geghani Panosian is a self-taught photographer and cinematographer with over 17 years of experience in analogue & digital photography and 4 years of experience in cinematography. Her work spans narrative shorts, music videos, and some documentary. She has also spent over 4 years working at a camera rental house, informing her understanding of equipment, technical information, and production environments.
Important: Please Read Before submitting
This form is an application, not a registration.
Due to limited capacity, not all applicants will be accepted. Once applications are reviewed, a member of the Digi60 team will contact selected participants to confirm their spot and complete registration.
Applicants will be asked if they can pay the full fee, a partial fee or require a full waiver for the workshops. If accepted, participants will receive a link to make a donation to the Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival to secure their place in the program.
Facing a financial barrier and needing a waiver will not have an impact on your application. Waivers will be provided without question. For those facing financial barriers, we’ve created several options that will work to keep it as accessible as possible.
From Digi60’s IWD Event in 2025 by Luniverse Photography
From Digi60’s IWD Event in 2025 by Luniverse Photography
Who This Event Is For?
This program is open to new & emerging Women+ filmmakers and creatives, including trans, femme, and non-binary participants.
We especially encourage applications from individuals who identify as part of traditionally equity-denied communities.
No prior professional experience is required - what matters most is your interest in learning, connecting, and growing your creative practice.
This program will be taking place at Arts Court (2 Daly Ave.) in downtown Ottawa.
