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    Screenings & Events

    During our limited reopening, we’re please to host these third-party events and select partner screenings.

    Hot Docs programming will resume at the Cinema starting in December with the Doc Soup screening series.

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  • Rent the Cinema
    Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

    Rent the Cinema

    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.

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  • Hot Docs Festival
    Hot Docs, April 25 to May 5, 2024

    Hot Docs Festival

    From April 24 to May 4, the 2025 Hot Docs Festival will showcase more than 100 films documentaries from Canada and around the world in Toronto cinemas. Submissions are now open.

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  • Doc Soup
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    Doc Soup

    Toronto’s best-loved film series returns December 4, featuring monthly screenings of the hottest documentary hits fresh off the festival circuit with special guest Q&As. 2024–25 Doc Soup Season Opening Film has been announced.

    Doc Soup subscriptions now on sale—buy early and save! Each subscription comes with a 12-pack to the 2025 Hot Docs Festival.

    New this year! Doc Soup streaming passes also available.

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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. 
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Watch Documentaries

Discover the best documentary content from around the world at our Cinema, festivals, special events, screening series and more.
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Hot Docs Cinema

Hot Docs will resume its own programming season starting with the launch of the much-loved Doc Soup screening series. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
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Hot Docs Festival

The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival will take place April 24 to May 4, 2025, in Toronto.
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Curious Minds Speaker Series

Our popular courses delivered by acclaimed lecturers.

Industry Programs

Explore how Hot Docs helps get film made—from grants for projects in development and production to connecting filmmakers with leading industry experts.

Industry programs offered at the Hot Docs Festival 2025 are currently being planned to prioritize intimate networking opportunities, meaningful knowledge sharing and impactful market initiatives. Details will be announced later this year. 
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Film Funds

Our $13M portfolio of funds provides grants to international documentary projects.

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Submit a Film

The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival will take place April 24 to May 4, 2025. Submissions are now open.

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Professional Development

Find innovative training programs and resources to help boost your film career.
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Festival Conference

Join us each spring for this essential doc event.
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Pitch Programs

Connect with international decision makers at Hot Docs industry market.
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Doc Accelerator

Develop your career with real-world training and labs for emerging filmmakers.
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Doc Ignite

Attend professional development courses across Canada lead by our industry team.
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Citizen Minutes

Commissioning short docs about ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things.

Docs For Schools

Providing free documentary programming for grades 5–12 in Canada to help students and educators engage with current issues, raise critical questions, and interact with new perspectives. Docs For Schools programming is currently paused. An update on the program’s return will made available in winter 2025.
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Focus

This program offers a variety of docs for in-school viewing on a different theme each year.
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Secret Path Week

Part of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Legacy Schools Secret Path Week.
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Docs For Schools Today

Free online content with connections to urgent social and cultural issues.
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Citizen Minutes

Short docs that highlight ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things.
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Intersection

Our annual in-school program all about intersectional identities.
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Teacher Conference

Our annual February conference for teachers.
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Festival Programs

Offering two FREE programs during the Hot Docs Festival.

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