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Inspiring change through storytelling
Our mission is to celebrate and advance the art of documentary by bringing outstanding films to our audiences and providing essential programs and opportunities for filmmakers.
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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

We've reopened our historic cinema for doc screenings and special events.
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Hot Docs at Home

Stream the latest docs, classics, special events and more from the comfort of home.

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Hot Docs Festival

Over 200 documentaries from around the world.
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Hot Docs Podcast Festival

Our annual celebration of audio storytelling.
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Curious Minds Speaker Series

Our popular courses delivered by acclaimed lecturers are available in-cinema or online worldwide.

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.
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Film Funds

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

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Submit a Film

Discover which funds and programs are currently accepting submissions.
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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 in-school and cinema screening opportunities for students and teachers, as well as training for emerging documentary filmmakers.
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Focus Program

Five stories about young climate activists fighting for a better future.
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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

Eight short docs that highlight ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things.
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Intersection

Four docs looking at the overlap of identities in the Canadian context.
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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.

Membership

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  • Discounts at Hot Docs Festival and Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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  • Big savings on Curious Minds courses
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