Hot Docs Industry

Pitch at North America's most effective international documentary market.

The Hot Docs Industry Conference and Market events will take place April 26 to 29, 2027.

Submissions for the 2027 Hot Docs Forum & Deal Maker are open with a deadline of December 10, 2026.

Submit now at: hotdocs.ca/industry/confe…

Registration for the 2027 Hot Docs Festival is now open! 🎬

Connect with colleagues, discover new financing opportunities, learn about the art and business of the industry, and celebrate docs from around the world.

Learn more at: hotdocs.ca/industry/confe…

Share your story with the world.

Submissions are officially open for the next Hot Docs Festival, running April 23 – May 2, 2027.

Premiere your documentary to passionate audiences and industry insiders.

🚨 Early Deadline: October 29
👉 Submit today: hotdocs.ca/submit

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