Submissions for the 2027 Hot Docs Festival & Industry Conference are now open. Premiere your completed documentary to our festival audiences or pitch your developing project to global decision-makers. Explore all submission tracks and deadlines here: hotdocs.ca/submit

Hot Docs Wishes Managing Director a Fond Farewell After nearly 11 years of exceptional leadership and service, managing director Heidi Tao Yang will be departing Hot Docs to pursue her next professional chapter. Read more: ow.ly/QiY750ZQppo

Hot Docs is honoured to provide financial support to upcoming Canadian documentaries as part of the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund, with five music-related projects announced today as recipients of a total of $121,000 in funding. Learn more: ow.ly/8IUu50ZuoEm

Reflecting on another incredible year at #HotDocs26! From the industry rooms to the red carpets, our team stayed looking polished and professional from start to finish. A huge thank you to our Delegate Lanyard Sponsor @Vistek for their continued support.

Hot Docs Industry Day Recap Check out the highlights from Wednesday, April 29, at the Hot Docs Industry Conference & Market. Featured events included Meet the Broadcasters, Documentary is Ceremony, and the Industry Closing Reception presented by Paramount+.

For over three decades, we’ve been proud to support the careers of filmmakers and the work of our industry partners. Check for today’s industry-access events and lounge hours.

For over three decades, we’ve been proud to support the careers of filmmakers and the work of our industry partners. Check for today’s industry-access events and lounge hours.

Huge congrats to Jennifer Holness for being named the 2026 Hot Docs Don Haig Award recipient! This prestigious honor celebrates Jennifer’s creative vision and entrepreneurship as the Executive Producer of the festival selection Black Zombie.

For over three decades, we’ve been proud to support the careers of filmmakers and the work of our industry partners. Check for today’s industry-access events and lounge hours.

Industry Schedule For over 30 years, we’ve been proud to support filmmakers and our industry partners. This year, Hot Docs remains your space to connect, build new partnerships, and celebrate exceptional storytelling. Check for today’s industry-access events and lounge hours.

Hot Docs Industry Schedule Announced The 2026 Hot Docs industry conference and market will take place in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, April 27 to 29, during the Hot Docs Festival. Secure your spot today - register now! At hotdocs.ca/industry

🎉 Just Announced! 2026 Hot Docs Festival Full Lineup 🌟 2026 Hot Docs Festival official poster artwork created by Toronto-based artist Vivian Rosas. ☝️ Check out the 2026 Festival lineup now at hotdocs.ca/festival or via the link in @hotdocs_'s bio!

On Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00 AM EDT, join the live stream of the 2026 Hot Docs Festival press conference! Be among the first to discover the highly anticipated lineup of this year’s official selections and programs. Visit our YouTube channel, youtube.com/@HotDocsFest

🏆 And the Oscar goes to...MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN Huge congratulations to the team behind MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN for winning the Academy Award for Documentary Feature Film! 🎞️✨ We are beyond proud to have featured this incredible film as a 2025 Hot Docs official selection. A massive shoutout to directors David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin on this historic win! 👏

Hot Docs is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to the Board of Directors, marking a growth in leadership ahead of this year’s Festival. Learn more at: hotdocs.ca/news/hd26-board

🎬 THE PRISON IN TWELVE LANDSCAPES 🎞️ A sharp deconstruction of the prison-industrial complex and its invisible links to American life. Join director Brett Story, editor Avril Jacobson, and cinematographer Maya Bankovic for a special post-screening Q&A! 📅: Sunday, March 22, 6:30 PM

⏳ Early Price for 2026 Festival Ticket Packages Ends March 2! Our 20- and 12-ticket packages are the best way for doc-lovers to experience Hot Docs Festival. Don't miss this opportunity. Visit ow.ly/ElNA50Ym6rx to learn more!

Congrats to the Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Feature! 🏆 We're proud to see 2025 official selections CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS, COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, and MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN nominated! See CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS at Hot Docs on March 1! 🎟️

📢 The reminder for the Final Deadline for the 33rd annual Hot Docs Festival, April 23–May 3, 2026, is fast approaching on January 8, 2026! Find out more about the eligibility and process for the 2025 Hot Docs Festival’s film submissions on the Industry page of the Hot Docs website