Hot Docs will be producing approximately ten short original documentaries in various styles. Aimed at inspiring engaged citizenship, with a focus on youth, the films will range from microdocs to shorts.

For the Citizen Minutes project, Hot Docs is seeking applications to support short films that:

– capture Canadian stories of people or groups who are actively involved in advancing social and cultural fabrics

– seek to inspire viewers to become change agents in their own communities

– explore (but are not limited to) themes such as resilience, healthy democracy, empathy, empowerment, and social equity

The deadline to apply is October 28, 2020.