Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Non-profit OrganizationsOntario, Canada51-200 Employees
Hot Docs is a not-for-profit organization based in Toronto that runs North America’s leading documentary festival, conference, and market. It supports the documentary ecosystem through year-round professional development programs and a multi-million-dollar portfolio of film funds that enable production opportunities for filmmakers. The organization also operates Docs For Schools to promote documentary education and owns the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, a century-old landmark in Toronto’s Annex neighborhood described as the world’s first and largest documentary cinema. Its activities primarily serve documentary filmmakers and industry professionals, offering a platform for festival programming, market activity, and professional development. In 2025 the organization hosted five official delegations at its festival, reflecting ongoing international engagement.