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Podcast Festival
Podcast Festival

Our annual celebration of audio storytelling returns in a globally-streamed edition from January 25-28. Featuring exclusive live conversations with Samantha Bee, Ira Glass, NPR's Invisibilia, Anna Maria Tremonti and more.

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Hot Docs Festival
Hot Docs Festival

This spring, we're excited to present a hybrid festival, April 28 to May 8, showcasing outstanding and outspoken docs from around the world.

Films announced and single tickets on sale in late-March 2022.

Festival ticket packages are on sale now.
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Bell Let's Talk
Bell Let's Talk

From January 21 - February 26, Theo Tams: One Last Chance will be available to strema for free along with a recorded panel discussion led by co-director/producer, veteran sports broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael Landsberg.

In partnership with Bell Let's Talk, Workman Arts and SickNotWeak
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Inspiring change through storytelling

Our mission is to celebrate and advance the art of documentary by bringing outstanding films to our audiences and providing essential programs and opportunities for filmmakers.

Watch Documentaries

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

Hot Docs Cinema

We've reopened our historic cinema for doc screenings and special events.

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Hot Docs at Home

Stream the latest docs, classics, special events and more from the comfort of home.

Hot Docs Podcast Festival

Our annual celebration of audio storytelling returns January 25-28, 2022.

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Hot Docs Festival

The Festival returns April 28 to May 8. Packages on sale now!

Curious Minds Speaker Series

Our popular six-week courses delivered by acclaimed lecturers are available to stream 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.

Submit a Film

Discover which funds and programs are currently accepting submissions.

Conference & Market

Attend North America’s essential event for the international documentary industry.

Pitch Programs

Connect with international decision makers at Hot Docs industry market.

Film Funds

Our $12M portfolio of funds provides grants to international documentary projects.

Professional Development

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

Doc Ignite

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

Doc Accelerator

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

Docs For Schools

Providing in-school and cinema screening opportunities for students and teachers, as well as training for emerging documentary filmmakers.

Citizen Minutes

Eight short docs that highlight ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things.

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Focus Program

Five stories about young climate activists fighting for a better future.

Secret Path Week

We're thrilled to be part of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Legacy Schools Secret Path Week.

Docs For Schools Today

Free online content with connections to urgent social and cultural issues.

In-Schools Screenings

Bring docs into the classroom with free screenings for grades 7-12.

Cinema Screenings

A selection of free screenings at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema for grades 7-12.

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