On 15 September, an event at the DARC Microcinema in downtown Ottawa kicked off the 2024 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival. Nearly 70 people attended the event, filling the room to standing room only and spilling into the hallway. Starting then, filmmakers now have 60 days to complete and submit a short film that includes the catch, theme or idea of BELONGING.
Screenwriters received the catch a week early, and following the general catch release had the opportunity to pitch their script ideas to registered filmmakers. Attendees were also treated to a panel of past festival filmmakers, discussing their creative processes and what to expect from the 60-Day Challenge.
The recipients of this year’s BIPOC Creators Microgrant were also announced.
Filmmakers now have until November 15th to submit their films.
The 2024 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival will be held from December 6-8 at the Ottawa Art Gallery, DARC, Club SAW and Arts Court. Tickets for the festival go on sale on November 4th.
Digi60 would like to thank the following sponsors for the 2024 festival.
Festival Partner: Digital Arts Resources Centre
Presenting Sponsor: Ross Video
Founding Sponsor: Affinity Production Group
Community Partner: Ottawa Film Office
Venue Partners: Arts Court, Ottawa Art Gallery, Club SAW
Digi60 also got an album of photos from the Kick-Off thanks to Zac Emery Photography.
About Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival
Screening films as part of a festival theme. Filmmakers are provided a “catch” to base their film on, and are given a certain amount of days to complete the challenge. Usually for Digi60, that is 60 days (thus the 60 in our name). Those who complete the challenge and submit a film with a catch theme have their short film screened, including with juried evaluations. To participate in the challenge portion of the festival, filmmakers must register and follow the criteria laid out. Top films and filmmakers receive awards and prizes for their work, including mentorship, industry opportunities and workshops.
Professional Development for new and emerging filmmakers. Digi60 facilitates a series of film and TV industry focused workshops, panels, networking and information sessions throughout the year, focusing on essential elements of filmmaking. This allows filmmakers to network and interact with professionals in the film and TV industry including: producers, directors, distributors, actors, agents, sponsors and writers. We aim to support the Ottawa film and television industry by providing mentorship and skills building opportunities for those who wish to pursue this industry as a profession. All our professional development opportunities are pay-what-you-can or by donation.
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