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Established in April 2008, the Shaw Media-Hot Docs Funds consist of a $3-million Completion Fund and a $1-million Development Fund that aim to provide Canadian documentary filmmakers with much needed financial support at critical stages in their projects. Hot Docs will manage and disperse the Funds’ benefit monies over a seven-year period.

By offering financial support to filmmakers at critical stages in their projects, the Shaw Media-Hot Docs Funds is proud to nurture Canadian talent and give voice to diverse viewpoints.

Since 2008, the Shaw Media-Hot Docs Funds have supported 111 Canadian documentary projects with $2,493,000 in grants and no-interest loans.

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