Hot Docs announces the appointment of Heidi Tao Yang as managing director of the festival effective immediately.
Keep ReadingHot Docs Ted Rogers Fund announces support for six documentaries including Singhs in the Ring, Intercepted, Fredy, and Modern Whore.
Keep ReadingHot Docs Names Hussain Currimbhoy Artistic Director, Heather Haynes Director of Festival Programming
Hussain Currimbhoy replaces Shane Smith as Artistic Director of Hot Docs following his departure in June, while Heather Haynes gets promoted to director of festival programming
Keep ReadingHot Docs Podcast Festival announces line-up for the 2023 edition, including a celebration of Canadaland and a conversation with Margaret Atwood.
Keep ReadingRemembering John Kastner, whose contribution to documentary was recently honoured with an award presented in his name at Hot Docs.
Keep ReadingShane Smith to step down as artistic director of Hot Docs after eight years with the festival, which included some of the festival's top years.
Keep ReadingHot Docs Podcast Sessions at the Industry Conference featured words from Connie Walker, Tanya Talaga, Michelle Shephard, and Nicole Newnham.
Keep ReadingMegan Durnford reflects on the process of making her short documentary Last Respects, which won Best Canadian short at Hot Docs 2023.
Keep ReadingUneven doc Igor Levit - No Fear spotlights the renowned classical pianist as he finds ways to perform amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Keep ReadingHighlights from the Hot Docs Conference included industry conversations about EDI, the situation in Ukraine, and distribution tips from pros.
Keep Reading