It is known as the first ever Canadian festival dedicated solely to entertainment and programming created exclusively for the Internet.

[2] Raindance dubbed it one of the "must attend" web series events for creators and fans of online content.

"[4] The festival was founded in 2013 by Canadian film and television producer, writer and entrepreneur Suzette Laqua, and had its inaugural event May 2 through May 4, 2014.

[14] The festival attracts filmmakers and industry executives from around the world and is one of the main events of its kind dedicated to web series.

[2] Raindance dubbed it one of the "must attend" web series events for creators and fans of online content.