OPERATION DIRTIES
September 16, 1967
WELCOME TO OPERATION DIRTIES!
NASA OFFICIAL
THE OFFICIAL ZINE
SPECIAL RELEASE-1967
EXTRA EXTRA!
A NEW ZINE HAS COME TO LIGHT
Welcome to Operation Dirties, a fanmade zine for Matt Johnson's films Operation Avalanche and The Dirties created by artists, writers, and businesses!
With this website, visitors will find contributors, information, project guidelines, application forms, schedules, and updatesFilm Info
Operation Avalanche follows a group of CIA agents sent to infiltrate NASA during the 1960s space raceThe Dirties centers around 2 high school boys creating a homemade film about taking revenge on their bullies

Who is Matt Johnson? Matt Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker and actor known for his mockumentry directing style. This project is a homage to Johnson's work and his films celebrating the inspiration he gives people, his filmmaking, and the DIY-mess of it all!
OPERATION DIRTIES
September 16, 1967
NASA OFFICIAL
THE OFFICIAL ZINE
How To Apply?
Fill out the following forms to apply! Keep in mind you might not be chosen for this project but you can get chosen for other future projects:
OPERATION DIRTIES
September 16, 1967
Scheduling
NASA OFFICIAL
THE OFFICIAL ZINE
Transmission Log Timeline
Please review all dates accordingly
Deadlines are subject to change depending on members/progressCONTRIBUTOR APPLICATION OPEN:
MAY 25TH, 2026
Application for artists, writers, editors, and mods open!CONTRIBUTOR RESULTS RELEASED
June 6TH, 2026
Accepted contributors will receive confirmation and further project info with Discord link!more dates to be announced
OPERATION DIRTIES
September 16, 1967
Frequently Asked Questions
NASA OFFICIAL
THE OFFICIAL ZINE
Questions:
1) WILL THIS ZINE BE PHYSICAL?2) WHO CAN APPLY?3) DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?4) CAN I SUBMIT MULITPLE PIECES?5) WHAT KIND OF CONTENT IS ALLOWED?6) IS THIS PROJECT FOR PROFIT?7) HOW WILL CONTRIBUTORS COMMUNICATE
Answer:
1) At the moment, the zine will most likely be released digitally2) Anyone who is interested in contributing artwork, writing, layouts, or any type of media is welcome3) No prior experience is required. The project is open to new and experienced contributors4) YES, contributors may submit multiple pages depending on space and scheduling5) We encourage work inspired by the themes and aesthetics of the assigned film6) No, this is an entirely fanmade, non-profit project created for appreciation of both films7) Accepted contributors will be invited to a Discord server where announcements and updates will be posted