Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Join us at , April 23-May3, 2026 www.hotdocs.ca

We’ve reached the final frame of . 📸Days 10 and 11 were the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable 11 days. We are so g...
05/15/2026

We’ve reached the final frame of . 📸

Days 10 and 11 were the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable 11 days. We are so grateful to the filmmakers, guests, and audiences who filled our theaters with so much passion and conversation.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our generous Festival partners and supporters for making this festival possible. We are in awe of the incredible support we received this year!

See you all next year!

Days 8 and 9 were truly special. 📸Between the Awards Ceremony celebrating this year’s incredible storytellers and seeing...
05/12/2026

Days 8 and 9 were truly special. 📸

Between the Awards Ceremony celebrating this year’s incredible storytellers and seeing the CN Tower light up green in honor of the festival, it was a beautiful moment to pause and recognize the brilliant filmmakers who make this all possible.

Congratulations again to all of this year’s winners!

Reflecting on another incredible year at ! From the industry rooms to the red carpets, our team stayed looking polished...
05/11/2026

Reflecting on another incredible year at ! 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 for their continued support. Their sleek black lanyards are the perfect finishing touch, ensuring our staff and volunteers feel professional and ready for action throughout the Festival.

Rewind back to Hot Docs Industry Day 3 Recap 📸Check out the highlights from Wednesday, April 29, at the Hot Docs Industr...
05/09/2026

Rewind back to Hot Docs Industry Day 3 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+

Thank you to all the filmmakers, delegates, and partners who joined us. Your presence and insights made this year’s conference truly exceptional.

Looking back at a massive Day 6 and 7! 📸Days 6 and 7 were a whirlwind of screenings, special guests, and packed houses. ...
05/07/2026

Looking back at a massive Day 6 and 7! 📸

Days 6 and 7 were a whirlwind of screenings, special guests, and packed houses. Thank you to everyone who has been joining us to celebrate the best in documentary.

Hot Docs Industry Day Recap 📸Check out the highlights from Wednesday, April 29, at the Hot Docs Industry Conference & Ma...
05/06/2026

Hot Docs Industry Day Recap 📸

Check out the highlights from Wednesday, April 29, at the Hot Docs Industry Conference & Market! It was a day packed with inspiration, from the invaluable insights at Meet the Broadcasters and the moving Documentary is Ceremony session, to our Industry Closing Reception presented by Paramount+.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. Your passion, creativity, and commitment to storytelling are what make this community so vibrant. We can’t wait to see the incredible projects that grow from the connections made this week!

Hot Docs Industry Day 2 Recap 📸Check out the highlights from Tuesday, April 28th at the Hot Docs Industry Conference & M...
05/05/2026

Hot Docs Industry Day 2 Recap 📸

Check out the highlights from Tuesday, April 28th at the Hot Docs Industry Conference & Market. From the Hot Docs Forum and Deal Makers to the Industry reception with Italian Trade Agency and beyond—it was a packed day of connections and conversation.

The 2026 Audience Award winners have been determined. 🏆Following the close of the Festival, the final audience poll resu...
05/04/2026

The 2026 Audience Award winners have been determined. 🏆

Following the close of the Festival, the final audience poll results are in:

Hot Docs Audience Award: American Doctor (D: Poh Si Teng | P: Poh Si Teng, Kirstine Barfod, Reem Haddad) placed first in the overall poll.

Top Short Film: Sanyi the Rooster (D: Lotte Salomons | P: Kes Raven, Raphael Hogers, Nova Nagel).

Thank you to everyone who cast their ballots after our screenings. See the full Final Top 20 list at the link in our bio. 📈

That’s a wrap on ! ✨Top 20 Audience Favourites 11 days, 115 films, and a massive thank you to you—the audience who made...
05/04/2026

That’s a wrap on ! ✨Top 20 Audience Favourites

11 days, 115 films, and a massive thank you to you—the audience who made this year so special. Thank you for joining us in the cinemas, sharing your stories, and casting your votes. This festival is unforgettable because of your passion.

We are thrilled to celebrate the films that resonated most with you. See you next year!

Just announced! NEKAI WALKS has won the 2026 Hot Docs Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary.This award rec...
05/03/2026

Just announced! NEKAI WALKS has won the 2026 Hot Docs Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary.

This award recognizes the top Canadian feature as determined by the audience poll and comes with a $50,000 CAD cash prize, courtesy of Rogers.

Congratulations to filmmaker Rico King and the entire NEKAI WALKS team. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year and cast their votes!

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