About film613

Welcome.

Film613 serves Ottawa and the Outaouais region with curated coverage of film, television, and local culture. Founded in 2021 by the OCan Film Festival and relaunched in 2025 under Treepot Media, the blog features a mix of commissioned and volunteer-produced content.

Edited by Jith Paul, and curated by Zachary Chabot, Matthew Grieve, and Jith Paul, film613 brings together diverse voices from across the local screen and arts community.

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Festival Calendar

A central resource tracking key annual events including the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), Festival du Film de L’Outaouais, and community showcases like Genre Gems and Monster Pool.

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Independent Cinema Spotlight

Championing Ottawa’s iconic repertory movie houses—the Mayfair Theatre in Old Ottawa South and the ByTowne Cinema in Lower Town, alongside regional venues across Gatineau.

Our Core Editorial Pillars.

Critical Journalism & Essays

Thoughtful reviews of feature films, shorts, documentaries, and animation originating from or screening in the Ottawa-Outaouais region.

Creator Conversations

In-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes profiles, and podcast dialogues with directors, screenwriters, animators, and producers.

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I started film613 while I served as a board member of Ottawa Canadian Film Festival, and when my time with the festival wrapped up in 2024, I did not want film613 to fade away. There’s just too much great work happening and too many talented creatives who deserve the spotlight. I am excited to continue building and sharing that work through Treepot Media.
– Jith Paul, Editor, film613, January 2025

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