Hot Docs Forum
North America’s most effective international documentary market, the Hot Docs Forum is a dynamic pitching event that stimulates international co-production financing.
Taking place over two days, pre-selected international projects are presented to a round table of leading commissioning editors, film fund representatives, financiers, programming executives and delegates from around the globe.
**On May 5 and 6, 2020, 22 projects were pitched to international decision makers.
Check out our submissions guidelines, format and pitch prize information below. If you have additional questions, see our Forum FAQs or contact Hot Docs Forum producer Dorota Lech.
How to Submit
Any filmmaker with a feature, broadcast-length, series and cross-platform project can apply.
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How It Works
Seven-minute pitch…eight-minute feedback…endless potential.
Selected documentary producers pitch their projects to a room of key international decision makers and accredited observers.
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Hot Docs Forum Pitch Prizes
Each year, the winners of the Corus-Hot Docs Forum Pitch Prize and the Cuban Hat Award are announced during the Forum's closing remarks.
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Supported by
The Hot Docs Forum wishes to thank founding partner Telefilm Canada.
The Hot Docs Forum receives additional support from A&E, Al Jazeera, Banff World Media Festival, Blue Ice Pictures, C21 Media, Canada Council for the Arts, Canada Media Fund, CMPA, Creative BC, Department of Canadian Heritage, Gardiner Roberts LLP, National Film Board of Canada, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Creates, Playback, Realscreen, SODEC, City of Toronto, Toronto Arts Council and TVO.
