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From April 23 to May 3, the 2026 Hot Docs Festival presented documentaries from around the world to audiences in Toronto.

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$165,000 for filmmakers

At the 2026 Hot Docs Festival, over $165,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to official Festival selections and in-progress docs that were pitched at the Hot Docs Forum.

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Director Rico King holding Hot Docs award

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