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Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund
Funding for music-focused documentary projects
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 60,000
Deadline
December 11, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This fund supports documentary projects focused on music artists and Canadian music’s role in the world. It offers funding for development or production, with a maximum amount of $60,000 CAD, and also supports some short-film projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of documentary projects focused on music artists.
- Production of documentary films about Canadian musical artists.
- Production of documentary films about international musical artists through a Canadian filmmaker’s lens.
Documents Needed
- Detailed production budget
- Financial commitments or confirmation letters
- Proof of ownership of content
- Incorporation documents
- Shooting and production schedule
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations.
- Documentary production companies.
- Canadian production companies.
- International production companies making films about Canadian musical artists.
Who is not eligible
- Companies affiliated with a licensed network or programming undertaking.
- Applicants for TV series or web series.
- Fiction projects.
- School, institute, or university course work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- School, institute, or university course work.
- TV series.
- Web series.
- Fiction projects.
- Projects in late rough cut, fine cut, or completed stage.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian production companies.
- International production companies making films about Canadian musical artists.
Selection criteria
- Feasibility.
- Production ability.
- Creative merit.
- Audience strategy.
- Fit with the fund’s mandate.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Read the eligibility rules, guidelines, and FAQ before starting.
- Step 2
- Prepare the required information and supporting documents.
- Complete the online application in English.
- Step 3
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
- Ensure all materials are uploaded as required.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee after the deadline.
- Complete and eligible applications are assessed by peer-review selection committees.
- Applicants are notified by email about four to five months after the deadline.
- Successful projects are announced publicly shortly after notification.
Additional information
- Applications are closed.
- The fund is reviewed annually and guidelines may change.
- All materials submitted are confidential.
- Applicants may be asked to provide a public announcement update if selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund Program
What is the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund?
This fund supports documentary projects focused on music artists and Canadian music’s role in the world. It offers funding for development or production, with a maximum amount of $60,000 CAD, and also supports some short-film projects.
How much funding can be received?
Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund Funds up to 0.5% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund program?
To be eligible for the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund program, you must:
Corporation in good standing with Hot Docs.
Primary rights holder of the project.
One-off documentary project.
What expenses are eligible under Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund?
Development of documentary projects focused on music artists.
Production of documentary films about Canadian musical artists.
Production of documentary films about international musical artists through a Canadian filmmaker’s lens.
Who can I contact for more information about the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund?
You can contact Hot Docs by email at funds@hotdocs.ca.
Where is the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund available?
The Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund is a Grant and Funding