Hot Docs Plans 2025 Festival Amid Financial Restructuring

The documentary festival explores selling its Toronto cinema to address financial challenges while preparing for its 32nd edition next spring.

Hot Docs will resume programming at the Ted Rogers Cinema on December 4, 2024, with the Doc Soup series leading up to the 2025 festival.
The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival is scheduled for April 24 to May 4, 2025, featuring over 100 documentaries.
The organization is seeking a new owner for its Toronto cinema to alleviate financial deficits, aiming for a lease-back to continue operations.
Interim Executive Director Janice Dawe credits strong support from donors and sponsors for helping sustain the festival through financial turmoil.
Hot Docs is searching for a permanent executive director and plans to rebuild its board and programming team after significant staff departures.