Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund
In May 2020, Hot Docs and the Slaight Family Foundation founded the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund, the first of its kind in Canada.
This documentary fund is dedicated to filmmakers telling engaging, high-quality stories that embrace music artists in all its forms and demonstrate Canadian music’s role in the world. The Fund also welcomes international music stories told through the lens of Canadian filmmakers.
The Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund will financially support 3-5 documentary projects a year with amounts ranging from $15,000 - $60,000 CAD. Successful applicants will receive creative and professional development support.
Applications Open: June 2, 2021
Applications Close: July 28, 2021
How to Apply
No-interest development loans and production grants for features, and production grants for shorts.
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Past Recipients
In November 2020, seven projects received a total of $127,500 in the first round of funding.
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