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Connect with your colleagues, discover new financing opportunities, learn about the art and business of the industry, and celebrate docs from around the world.
Hot Docs Festival will take place from April 23 to May 2, 2027.
The Hot Docs Industry Conference and Market events will take place April 26 to 29, 2027.
Registration for the 2027 Festival will open on November 4, 2026.
The below information is about the 2026 Festival, for reference only.
Premium Pass
Experience everything Hot Docs Festival has to offer including networking opportunities, and in-depth sessions designed to help you adapt and thrive in the current industry landscape. This pass includes access to:
Observe all Hot Docs Forum pitches
Hot Docs Deal Maker pitch meetings *pre-application required
All industry conference sessions
All Festival film screenings, including the Opening Night Screening
Social events, including the Opening Night Party, Happy Hour, receptions and the Awards Presentation & Reception
The Delegate Lounge during the day and the Filmmaker Lounge at night
The Online Community, including a list of registered attendees and the Forum & Deal Maker Projects Catalogue
Conference Pass
Get in-depth industry insights and enjoy Festival screenings. This pass includes access to:
All industry conference sessions
All Festival film screenings, including the Opening Night Screening
The Delegate Lounge during the day and the Filmmaker Lounge at night
The Online Community, including a list of registered attendees