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Series & Events

From Doc Soup to classic Back to the Bloor fare, sing-alongs, family films and more, check out these ongoing series at the Cinema!

Upcoming special events include A Conversation with Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion featuring Bob Mackie live on stage January 18 & 19!

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Hot Docs Festival

From April 24 to May 4, the 2025 Hot Docs Festival will showcase more than 100 films documentaries from Canada and around the world in Toronto cinemas.

Festival ticket packages are now on sale at early-bird prices – purchase before January 17 and save!

A revamped 2025 Industry Conference and Market has been announced. Hot Docs Deal Maker, Works-in-Progress Screenings Sessions and Film Submissions are now open.

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Rent the Cinema

Host your next event at our historic, century-old venue conveniently located in the heart of The Annex!

At an over 600 seating capacity with an expansive screen and an immersive sound system, the fully licensed Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema provides a perfect space to welcome your guests for ticketed cultural events or private screenings and functions.

What we do

Show Hot Docs Your Support

Please Give to our Friends of Hot Docs Campaign! After months of hard work to address our internal and fiscal challenges, Hot Docs is charting a sustainable path forward. As we line up exceptional Cinema programming and plan for our 2025 Festival, we need your help. Your contribution is essential for future-proofing Hot Docs. Thank you for showing us that Hot Docs matters!

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Watch Documentaries

Discover the best documentary content from around the world at our Cinema, festivals, special events, screening series and more.

Hot Docs Cinema

From first run films to special series and events, the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is home for curious minds and culture seekers. Check out what’s on now!

Hot Docs Festival

The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival will take place April 24 to May 4, 2025, in Toronto.

Doc Soup Series

Toronto’s long running and much-loved screening series is back for the 2024-25 Season, featuring hot new films with guest director Q&As.

Industry Programs

Explore how Hot Docs helps get film made—from grants for projects in development and production to connecting filmmakers with leading industry experts.

Hot Docs will present its Industry Conference and Market over three days starting April 28 during the 2025 Hot Docs Festival, April 24-May 4, in Toronto. Submissions are open for Hot Docs Deal Maker and Works-in-Progress Screenings Sessions.

Festival Conference

Join us each spring for this essential doc event.

Pitch Programs

Connect with international decision makers at Hot Docs industry market. Submissions are open for Hot Docs Deal Maker and Works-in-Progress Screenings Sessions.

Submit a Film

The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival will take place April 24 to May 4, 2025. Submissions are now open.

Film Funds

Our $13M portfolio of funds provides grants to international documentary projects.

Professional Development

Find innovative training programs and resources to help boost your film career.

Doc Incubator

Develop your career with a project that demonstrates creative and market potential.

Citizen Minutes

Commissioning short docs about ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things.

Docs For Schools

Providing free documentary programming for grades 5–12 in Canada to help students and educators engage with current issues, raise critical questions, and interact with new perspectives. Docs For Schools programming is currently paused. An update on the program’s return will made available in winter 2025.