Al Jazeera Witness & St. Louis Superman
March 10, 2020 -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
October 24, 2019 -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…
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
August 06, 2019 -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
July 03, 2019 -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 Group Documentary Fund are currently open for submissions. We asked Chris…
Doc Ignite: L'édition Saguenay, Québec
June 04, 2019 -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
June 04, 2019 -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…
Introducing the SODEC Delegation at Hot Docs 2019
April 12, 2019 -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…
Dear Hot Docs Filmmakers and Delegates, As Hot Docs nears, we have created a primer to help you navigate Hot Docs 2019. We encourage you to check the homepage of our website for a look at the best of the Fest each day. To our industry guests, we…
Doc Ignite: Yukon and British Columbia Edition
March 06, 2019 -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. The setting sun…
