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Industry Conference

At our 31st edition Festival, April 25 to May 5, Hot Docs welcomed over 1,400 delegates from 69 countries. The Hot Docs 2024 Industry program featured four days of knowledge sessions and networking events including Hot Docs Forum and Hot Docs Deal Maker, along with additional industry content.

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Like many arts organizations, Hot Docs is still feeling the lasting impacts of pandemic closures, threatening our long-term viability. Here is how you can help:

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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

Our cinema is closed for the summer, but we are committed to returning this fall. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Hot Docs Festival

Over 160 documentaries from around the world.

Curious Minds Speaker Series

Our popular courses delivered by acclaimed lecturers are available in-cinema or online worldwide.

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.

Film Funds

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

Submit a Film

Discover which funds and programs are currently accepting submissions.

Professional Development

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

Festival Conference

Join us each spring for this essential doc event.

Pitch Programs

Connect with international decision makers at Hot Docs industry market.

Doc Accelerator

Develop your career with real-world training and labs for emerging filmmakers.

Doc Ignite

Attend professional development courses across Canada lead by our industry team.

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.