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The Changing Face of Europe at Hot Docs 2018
2018-02-05
In collaboration with EFP (European Film Promotion), this year’s Hot Docs Festival will incorporate a special program entitled The Changing Face of Europe, a pan-European showcase of 10 new…
Hot Docs Honours John Walker with 2018 Focus On Retrospective
2018-01-17
Hot Docs will pay tribute to filmmaker John Walker with this year’s Focus On retrospective, an annual program showcasing the work of a significant Canadian filmmaker. Hot Docs will screen a…
John Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific and respected documentary filmmakers. His films, which are personal, lyrical and express a deep understanding of the human condition, have won…
Barbara Kopple Named Hot Docs 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient
2018-01-17
The Hot Docs Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has chosen two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple as the recipient of its 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award. As part of the…
A respected director and producer of documentaries, narrative film and commercials spots, Barbara Kopple’s remarkable career has led her to receive two Academy Awards for Best Documentary…
Hot Docs Alumni Nominated for Academy Awards
2018-01-16
Congratulations to Hot Docs official selections Last Men in Aleppo (D: Firas Fayyad) and Strong Island (D: Yance Ford) on their nominations for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature; and…
Hot Docs Alumni Make Oscar Shortlists
2017-12-12
Congratulations to Hot Docs official selections City of Ghosts (D: Matthew Heineman), Last Men in Aleppo (D: Firas Fayyad), Long Strange Trip (D: Amir Bar-Lev), Strong Island (D: Yance Ford)…
2017-10-31
Hot Docs is thrilled to partner with Cinemateca Distrital on Hot Docs Bogotá, taking place in Bogotá, Colombia, from November 9 to 14.
November 9…
Hot Docs Alumni Success Stories
2017-09-05
Congratulations to our Hot Docs Alumni.
Hot Docs 2017 Forum and Deal Maker participants 93QUEEN, The Feeling of Being Watched, Untitled Jennifer Laude Documentary and Hot Docs 2016 Deal…
Hot Docs and Bertha DocHouse Bring Doc Series to London, UK
2017-08-18
Hot Docs and Bertha DocHouse in London, UK, are pleased to bring you Hot Docs London, a special screening series featuring acclaimed docs from the 2017 Festival. The series will feature 10 titles,…
