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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
EARLY PRICE (Until Mar 5)
REGULAR PRICE (Until April 16)
LAST-MINUTE PRICE
Premium Pass
$650
$675
$750
Note: Prices do not include HST.
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
EARLY PRICE (Until mar 5)
REGULAR PRICE (Until April 16)
LAST-MINUTE PRICE
Conference Pass
$375
$400
$450
Note: Prices do not include HST.
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