Digi60

When you’re making your weekend list, be sure to check it twice! Holiday events are in full swing, including the Help Santa Toy Parade on Saturday.

On December 1, we attended the launch party of this year’s Digi60 Filmmaker’s Festival, happening this month at the Arts Court and the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG).

This is part of our Future of Ottawa series on film, with a focus on independent filmmakers. Emily Ramsay is the Executive Director of the Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival, a professional development fest for new and emerging filmmakers.

Whether you are still searching for the perfect gift, hosting a Friendsmass dinner, or hoping to just have a good non-denominational time on the town we hope you stay warm, stay safe, and have yourselves a merry little weekend!

From December 20 to 22, join Ottawa-Gatineau’s independent filmmakers for the 2019 edition of the Digi60 Filmmakers Festival.

For the first time, during Digi60’s Spring Festival, over 50% of its filmmakers were women-identifying, taking home awards selected by a jury of established industry professionals.

It’s the most festive of weekends in Ottawa, and there’s plenty to do. From craft fairs to holiday concerts, we have your weekend covered.

Obscura Creative is a collective that focuses on local, grassroots storytelling. This year, they created Vs.: Women in Combat Sports, a six-part documentary series following 12 amateur female combat sports athletes from the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

The Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival creates opportunities for the city’s new and emerging filmmakers. It takes place December 20-23.