Welcome to Hot Docs 2008!

Celebrating its 15th edition in 2008, Hot Docs will present more than 125 from over 25 countries from April 17-27.

All films in official competitions will be receiving their first Toronto showing, with many screenings being world, international, North American or Canadian premieres. For most screenings, directors will be attendance to introduce their films and to participate in post-show Q & A sessions with the audience.

Official selections will be announced on March 18.

In 2008, Hot Docs will present films in the following programmes:

CANADIAN SPECTRUM
Compelling Canadian stories and perspectives

INTERNATIONAL SPECTRUM
The finest in contemporary documentary filmmaking

WORLD SHOWCASE
A globe-trotting survey bursting with hidden gems

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
High-profile screenings and special events

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RETROSPECTIVE honouring RICHARD LEACOCK
A celebration of master filmmaker Richard Leacock’s influential work

FOCUS ON... JENNIFER BAICHWAL
A retrospective of one of Canada’s brightest doc directors

SPOTLIGHT ON IRAN
Riveting work from the Middle East

MADE IN MEXICO
Significant works from the vibrant Mexican documentary movemen