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  • Doc Soup

    Our beloved series showcases the hottest documentaries fresh off the international festival circuit, along with lively post-screening discussions with special guests.  runs October to April. Stay tuned for updates about our 2026-27 season. Members save on tickets. Become a member & save! Media...

  • Docs for Schools Today

    Need a doc in a pinch? The Docs For Schools Today page offers a curated selection of documentaries available for free with no registration required. Each category on the Today page is curated by the DFS team, containing films that are a variety of lengths and compliment a range of school subjects....

  • Don Haig Award

    A legendary indie editor and producer from the 60s, Don Haig was that rare prolific source. He generously contributed time, knowledge and resources to guide many films and filmmakers—a few right to Oscars. Not bad for a prairie boy. After his death in 2002, his friends founded the honouring his...

  • Donate to Hot Docs

    Hot Docs plays a crucial role in bringing people together through documentary films. We share documentaries that expose new truths, open minds, touch hearts and bridge divides. Help Hot Docs protect and support documentary. This year, we are very grateful to The Bennett Family Foundation, who have...

  • Eight African Doc Projects Selected to Receive $120,000 CAD from Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund

    Hot Docs and Blue Ice Docs are thrilled to unveil the recipients of $120,000 CAD in development and production grants, supporting eight powerful African documentary projects. The Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund, celebrating its fourteenth year, continues to empower more African documentary filmmakers to...

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  • FAQ: Accessibility

    Please visit the Accessibility page to learn more. At Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, we are pleased to offer select screenings with open and closed captions for the hard of hearing. Screenings with captions are indicated on the film pages. For in-person screenings, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema also...

  • FAQ: Festival

    Tickets View our Ticketing Policies Single tickets will be available in early April. See more and save with a 12- or 20-Ticket Package, on sale now. When there are no advance tickets remaining, rush tickets may still be available for purchase at the venue. Typically, the rush line starts to form...

  • FAQ: Festival Submissions

    Please call your bank. We have found that some banks block the transaction. Tell them that you do indeed wish to make the payment. If you are still having problems email us at [email protected]. Hot Docs does not accept re-submissions. If you feel your film has changed significantly in...

  • FAQ: Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund

    Projects in late rough cut, fine cut or completed stage will not be considered. The Fund encourages projects to apply as early as the development stage. All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by our staff via email approximately four to five months after the...

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