Hot Docs is North America’s leading documentary festival, showcasing bold and compelling stories from across the globe.

Each spring, Toronto becomes the meeting point for documentary lovers and industry professionals through the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. As a not-for-profit organization, Hot Docs champions the art of documentary filmmaking, offering an inclusive platform for creators, producers, and decision makers to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Presenting over 200 documentaries annually, the Festival pairs exceptional storytelling with industry programming that includes networking events, pitch sessions, and business forums - making it an unmissable event for documentary professionals at any stage in their careers.

Why b.square?

For its 2025 edition, Hot Docs relies on the b.square platform to efficiently organize its curated industry meetings, taking place onsite on April 29 and 30, and online on May 2.

Through b.square’s automated scheduling engine, the Festival’s Deal Maker Projects and Decision Makers programs are seamlessly managed, with personalized agendas generated for each participant and finalized meetings delivered directly to their schedule.

The platform’s high degree of customizability allows for full visual integration with the Festival’s official branding, ensuring a smooth and cohesive user experience from start to finish.