Overview

• The sale of the Ted Rogers Cinema on Bloor Street West concluded on August 6.
• Under the agreement Hot Docs will lease the venue year-round, securing continued operation of its cinema programming.
• Hot Docs Executive Director Diana Sanchez and the anonymous buyer each hailed the sale as vital for financial stability and pledged to keep the cinema as a vibrant cultural hub.
• Doc Soup, the organization’s documentary screening series, is scheduled to resume from October through April.
• The inaugural Curious Minds Festival is set for November 6–9, spotlighting stories and ideas that challenge and engage audiences.