Welcome to Hot Docs

Join us for our 32nd edition Festival, April 24 to May 4, to celebrate outstanding stories and the filmmakers and audiences who share them with us. The 2025 Hot Docs program is announced. 

Ticket packages are now on sale! Hot Docs members save on packages and tickets.

Hot Docs Members and ticket package holders can obtain single tickets in an advance window from March 25-31. Single tickets are on sale to the public starting April 1.

The Hot Docs 2025 Industry program features three days of knowledge sessions and networking events including Works-in-Progress screenings and Deal Maker pitch meetings, along with additional industry content.

Industry Conference registration now open. The lowest prices are available now—be among the first 50 to register and save!

Selected projects for the 2025 edition of Deal Maker pitching and Works-in-Progress screenings announced.

From Doc Soup to classic Back to the Bloor fare, sing-alongs, family films and more, check out these ongoing series at the Cinema!

Become a member and save on cinema and Festival tickets, ticket packages, concessions, merch and more!

Host your next event at our historic, century-old venue conveniently located in the heart of The Annex!

At an over 600 seating capacity with an expansive screen and an immersive sound system, the fully licensed Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema provides a perfect space to welcome your guests for ticketed cultural events or private screenings and functions.

After months of hard work to address our internal and fiscal challenges, Hot Docs is charting a sustainable path forward. As we reopen our Cinema and plan for our 2025 Festival, we need your help. Please consider making a gift to support our work.