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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.

Join us at the 33rd annual Hot Docs Festival, taking place in Toronto from April 23 to May 3, 2026. This year, we are offering two pass levels: a Premium Pass and a Conference Pass.

Premium Pass - $650

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
  • The Networking Lounge and social events
  • The Online Community, including a list of registered attendees and the Forum & Deal Maker Projects Catalogue
REGISTER: premium pass
  early price
(Until Mar 5)
regular price
(Until April 16)
last-minute price
Premium Pass $650
Register Now
$675 $750

Note: Prices do not include HST.

Conference Pass - $375

Get in-depth industry insights and enjoy Festival screenings. This pass includes access to: 
  • All industry conference sessions
  • All Festival film screenings
  • The Online Community, including a list of registered attendees
REGISTER: CONFERENCE PASS
  Early Price
(until mar 5)
Regular Price
(Until April 16)
Last-Minute Price
Conference Pass $375
Register Now
$400 $450

Note: Prices do not include HST.


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