Short Film Success — Info Session
As you make your 60-Day Challenge film, there are plenty of creative decisions to think about — but there are also practical considerations that can affect what happens to your film after it’s finished.
On Sunday, October 25 from 7:00–8:00 PM ET, Digi60 is hosting a virtual info session on our Discord with Up Light Academy for 2026 60-Day Challenge participants.
The session will draw from Up Light Academy’s Short Film Success course to introduce filmmakers to some of the producing, legal and distribution considerations worth thinking about while a short film is still in production.
Topics covered may include:
ownership, rights and chain of title
cast, crew and location releases
music, copyright and clearances
budgeting and production considerations
preparing a film for festivals and future distribution
audience building and promotional materials
thinking about the longer life of your short film after Digi60
The goal is simple: to help filmmakers better understand some of the decisions they can make now, while their films are still being created, that may give them more options once the film is complete.
Join Us
Sunday, October 25, 2026
7:00–8:00 PM ET
Digi60 Discord
This is an informational session for Digi60’s 60-Day Challenge community, with time to learn, ask questions and better understand the practical side of preparing a short film for life beyond its first screening.
Digi60 participants will also have access to a special opportunity connected to the Short Film Success course, with more information shared during the session.
Robin C. Keller
This session will be presented by Robin C. Keller.
Robin is Co-Founder of both Up Light Academy and All-In Media Group, bringing extensive executive leadership, business, policy, and strategic development experience to the screen industry.
As a producer and creative entrepreneur, Robin is developing her own slate of film and television projects while also working in distribution and representing creative properties and talent. Her work spans both the creative and business sides of the industry, including project and IP development, producer development, distribution strategy, industry partnerships, training, and building opportunities for projects to reach domestic and international markets.
At Up Light Academy, Robin works alongside industry professionals to develop practical, accessible training that bridges the gap between learning what producers need to do and understanding how to actually do it. She is particularly passionate about strengthening the business skills of independent producers, protecting and building the value of creator-owned intellectual property, and helping Canadian creators position their projects for domestic and international opportunities.
Robin holds an MBA and brings more than 30 years of leadership experience. Known for her strategic thinking, creativity, and ability to turn ideas into action, she has extensive experience creating, launching, and building organizations, programs, and new initiatives.