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Hot Docs Festival

Join us for our 31st edition Festival, April 25 to May 5, to celebrate outstanding stories and the filmmakers and audiences who share them with us.

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Curious Minds

Dive into a diverse range of subjects presented by experts at our signature speaker series live at Hot Docs Cinema.

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Industry Conference

Register now for our 31st edition Festival, April 25 to May 5, to join us for exceptional professional development, networking, and financing opportunities. New this year is the All-IN Pass offering a richer and more impactful industry experience at an accessible rate. Plus, we're offering a new Industry Screening Pass if you're looking to attend film screenings only.

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What we do

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.

Hot Docs Cinema

Visit our historic cinema for doc screenings and special events.

Hot Docs Festival

Over 160 documentaries from around the world.

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.

Film Funds

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

Submit a Film

Discover which funds and programs are currently accepting submissions.

Professional Development

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

Festival Conference

Join us each spring for this essential doc event.

Pitch Programs

Connect with international decision makers at Hot Docs industry market.

Doc Accelerator

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

Doc Ignite

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

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.