Closed
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : 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
Timeline
- Closing date : December 11, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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.
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