Hot Docs Jots

Interview with DROPSTONES director Caitlin Durlak

Dropstones, the directorial debut feature from Toronto filmmaker Caitlin Durlak, is a meditative, observational film about a single mom named Sonya and her two young boys who live on Fogo Island, off the coast of Newfoundland. Hot Docs spoke to…

Welcome to the 2021 Hot Docs Forum & Deal Maker

This year marks the 22nd edition of the Hot Docs Forum, Hot Docs’ flagship industry event, and the 9th edition of Hot Docs Deal Maker. And either could be a launching pad for your documentary. We strive to unite our documentary community—the…

Introducing the SODEC Delegation at Hot Docs 2020

Since its creation the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) has taken on a leadership role to help Québec’s cultural enterprises thrive in a changing technological environment, where organizations must adapt to evolving…

Al Jazeera Witness & St. Louis Superman

During Hot Docs Festival, April 30 to May 10, up to six Canadian filmmaking teams will pitch their short doc projects to a live audience and panel of judges at the Hot Docs Al Jazeera Short Pitch. The competition will award at least one winner with…

Welcome to the 2020 Hot Docs Forum and Deal Maker

This year marks the 21st edition of the Hot Docs Forum, Hot Docs’ flagship industry event, and the 8th edition of Hot Docs Deal Maker. And either could be a launching pad for your documentary. We strive to unite our documentary community—the…

Hot Docs at TIFF 2019

If you’re heading to TIFF 2019, be sure to connect with the Hot Docs staff, including executive director Brett Hendrie, president Chris McDonald, programming director Shane Smith, sponsorship marketing director Jenn Shah, industry programs director…

Doc Ignite: Edmonton & Yellowknife Editions

The Doc Ignite program exists to reach under-served filmmaking communities across Canada. This year, the Hot Docs Industry team is crossing the country from east to west, from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. This May, Hot…

Tips to Apply to Hot Docs Funds

Hot Docs offers development and production grants to all levels of filmmakers. To learn more about our funds, click here. The CrossCurrents Doc Funds and The Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund are currently open for submissions. We asked Chris Strikes and…

Doc Ignite: L'édition Saguenay, Québec

The Doc Ignite program exists to reach under-served filmmaking communities across Canada. This year, the Hot Docs Industry team is crossing the country from east to west, from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. This past March,…

Hot Docs 10 Hot Tips for Applying to Funding

Are you thinking of applying to one of Hot Docs funds this spring? Whether this is your first or fifth time applying to a documentary fun application, consider these hot tips from our funds team! Before getting out your pen, read the guidelines…