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  Photo by John Barduhn The 2026 Hot Docs Festival will take place April 23 to May 3, 2026. Films will be announced in March 24, 2026. Hot Docs Members save on Festival tickets and packages. Join today! Festival Ticket Packages - On Sale Now Our 20- and 12-ticket packages are the best way for...

• Podcast Development Lab for BIPOC Creators Renewed for Second Year

  Hot Docs is pleased to have the support of Amazon Music Canada as a sponsor of its second year-round Podcast Development Lab, presented in partnership with Inspirit Foundation. An extension of the annual Hot Docs Podcast Festival, currently streaming online worldwide, the Lab serves emerging BIPOC...

• Podcast Programs

  Podcast Development Lab Together with Inspirit Foundation and Amazon Music, Hot Docs launched this lab serving BIPOC creators who are based in Canada and have non-fiction podcast ideas in development. Fellows had the opportunity to develop their podcast ideas and create a proof-of-concept sample...

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  Photo by Paul Galipeau If you have any questions or concerns about Hot Docs' personal information collection, use and disclosure practices, please let us know and we will do our best to help you. Email: [email protected] Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (Hot Docs, us, we, our)...

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  Photo by Gabriel Li Connect with your colleagues, discover new financing opportunities, learn about the art and business of the industry, and celebrate docs from around the world. Festival Dates: April 23 to May 3, 2026 Industry Dates: April 27 to 29, 2026  This year, we are offering two pass...

• Resources

  Photo by Joseph Michael Howarth Catch up on the latest industry knowledge or take your career to the next level. Knowledge Capture Catch up on sessions, keynotes, masterclasses and more from past Hot Docs Festivals, featuring some of the industry's biggest names. In this follow-up to our 2014...

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• Selected Projects

  Photo by Murphy Owusu Each year, projects find the financing they need at Hot Docs Industry Market. 2025 Hot Docs Works-In-Progress screenings Works-In-Progress screenings, showcasing 10 projects in various stages of production, took place on April 28, providing a valuable platform for filmmakers...

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