DC/DOX Film Festival — Workhorse - Branding and Design

A new standard crafted through decisive design + deep expertise.

A bold vision for rapidly establishing itself as the top documentary festival in DC, bolstered by Workhorse’s deep expertise, propelled film luminaries Sky Sitney and Jamie Shor to pioneer a transformative era for documentary cinema in DC.

Shaping the Future, One Visionary Brand at a Time

Workhorse Brands: Built for the Long Run.

Collaborating closely with the founders, we meticulously crafted the foundational brand identity, design system, and website.

This strong, simple, and visually captivating brand has fueled the festival's rapid and intentional growth.

Powerful, authentic, and immersive brands for science, art, and culture since 2014.

For over a decade, we've empowered ambitious individuals to build ambitious brands through strategic storytelling, precise aesthetics, and robust systems.

"Brand Sprints" might just be a fancy term, but if it means we deliver fast, impactful results on time, then we're ready to run.

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DC/DOX sets out to prove that film festivals still matter.

The Washington Post, 06.16.23

When documentary mainstay, AFI Silverdocs, decided to exit DC, festival alumnus Sky Sitney and Jamie Shor did not take it easy—instead they took over.

The goal was to to create a powerful, classic, and long-lasting brand identity that would set the tone for a new, visionary era of documentary film in DC.

Let's build your brand and keep it simple.

1. Schedule a call.

We’ll follow up with a quick message to gather some initial details.

2. Tell us your vision.

We'll have a 10-15 minute Zoom call to discuss your vision and how we can help you achieve it.

3. Kick off.

During the call, we’ll set a date to kick off your project and start bringing your brand to life.

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