Our production funds provide Canadian and international documentary projects with much-needed development, production and completion grants, as well as valuable professional development opportunities.
HOT DOCS-BLUE ICE DOCS FUND
Development and production grants for African filmmakers.
CROSSCURRENTS DOC FUND
This $1-million fund fosters storytelling from within under-represented or marginalized communities.
HOT DOCS TED ROGERS FUND
In June 2016, Hot Docs and the Rogers Foundation founded this $1-million fund to support Canadian documentary filmmakers.
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.
CORUS-HOT DOCS FUNDS
Over eight years, the Funds supported 147 Canadian docs.
HOT DOCS PARTNERS
This $2.6-million CAD financing initiative connects committed investors with docs seeking financing.