• In 1993 Hot Docs is founded by DOC. Paul Jay is Founding Chairperson and Debbie Nightingale is the Festival's producer.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 1996, Hot Docs industry center includes video library.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 1999, the Hot Docs Festival relocates to Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood.<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 1999, the Hot Docs Festival opens its doors to the public, attracting 7000 people. By 2012, audience numbers reach 165,000.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2001, the Audience Award is introduced.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2006, The Doc Shop goes digital, and today offers over 1200 titles.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • Hot Docs 2006 Outstanding Achievement Award honouree Werner Herzog.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2006, Docs For Schools is introduced, providing students with free screenings of Festival films.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Kiana Hayeri<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2007, the memorial Lindalee Tracey Award is introduced.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2008, Anvil visits Hot Docs for the opening night screening of ANVIL! STORY OF ANVIL.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Paul Lapid<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2008, film star Isabella Rossellini visits Hot Docs for the Canadian Premiere of her film GREEN PORNO.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Sami Siva<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • Hot Docs 2009 Doc Mogul award recipient Sheila Nevins. <p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2010, rock phenomenon Rush visits Hot Docs.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Paul Galipeau<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2011, director Morgan Spurlock's POM WONDERFUL PRESENTS: THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD opens the Festival.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Joseph Michael<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2011, the Hot Docs-Blue Ice Group Documentary Fund is introduced. $115,000 is award to six projects the first year.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by David Spowart<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2011, Elmo (and puppeteer Kevin Clash) visit Hot Docs.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Andrew Morton<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2012, the newly refurbished Bloor Hot Docs Cinema opens.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Jen Short<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>
  • In 2012, Hot Docs and Cineplex present Hot Docs Live! Directors Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky participated in simulcast Q & A.<br>Photo Credit: Photo by Jen Short<p><a href='http://www.hotdocs.ca/daily/gallery/' style='color:#fff;'>Back to galleries</a></p>