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Join us for our 30th anniversary season & save!

Members can access free events, discounts and more year-round at the Cinema, discounts and early booking windows for Hot Docs Festival, and free streaming of special 30th anniversary collections on Hot Docs at Home.

Outside Toronto? Try our Hot Docs at Home Monthly Subscription for only $4.99 per month!
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Ticket packages for the 2023 Festival are on sale now!

Join us for our 30th anniversary Festival, April 27 to May 7, to celebrate 30 years of outstanding stories and the filmmakers and audiences who have shared them with us.

Hot Docs members save on packages and tickets. Join today >>

We've announced the first slate of Special Presentations program titles. Check out films >>
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Register now for our 30th anniversary Festival, April 27 to May 7, to join us for exceptional professional development, networking, and financing opportunities. From emerging to veteran filmmaker, we have the perfect pass to meet your needs.

Plus, new this year is the Podcast Creator Pass, offering access to industry podcast conference sessions and all Podcast Festival Showcase public presentations happening at this year’s Hot Docs.
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Curious Minds
Curious Minds

Goodbye living room, hello cultural salon! With enhanced safety precautions in place, our signature speaker series is back live at Hot Docs Cinema.

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Celebrate our 30th anniversary with us!

Join us for our 30th anniversary season with a Hot Docs Membership. Members enjoy free events and discounts at Hot Docs Cinema, discounts and early access for Hot Docs Festival, and free streaming of special 30th anniversary collections on Hot Docs at Home.

Become a member & save >>

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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.

Hot Docs Cinema

We've reopened our historic cinema for doc screenings and special events.

Hot Docs at Home

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

Hot Docs Festival

Over 200 documentaries from around the world.

Hot Docs Podcast Festival

Our annual celebration of audio storytelling.

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.