DOC Institute

📍 Happening Tomorrow

Truth Matters is back for its final installment with a thought-provoking panel on the tension between journalistic integrity and the spread of fake news. This discussion will explore key issues, such as the future of political documentaries, the rise of hostile rhetoric, and the growing conflict between journalistic standards and the flexibility of documentary storytelling.

Doors open at 6:30pm

There will be a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

🔗Click the link in our linktree to register on Eventbrite!

🗓️ Wednesday, February 4, 2026
📍CSI - 192 Spadina, Toronto

DOC Institute’s Truth Matters returns for its final installment with a thought-provoking panel on the tension between journalistic integrity and the spread of fake news. This discussion will explore key issues such as the future of political documentaries, the rise of hostile rhetoric, and the growing conflict between journalistic standards and the flexibility of documentary storytelling.

There will be a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

🔗 Click the link in our linktree to register on Eventbrite.

📅 December 11, 2025

Join us for Doc Honours, our annual gathering of Canada’s leading doc filmmakers, industry professionals, and community partners.
We will be honouring two outstanding members of the Canadian documentary community as we present the 2025 Rogers-DOC Luminary Award to Producer Justine Pimlott and the DOC Vanguard Award to Nicole Bazuin.

The evening will also feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a live DJ set with Alister Johnson.

📍 967 College St., Toronto — Society Clubhouse
⏰ Doors open, 7:30 PM
Click the link in our bio to register on Eventbrite!

See you there! 🥂

Be sure to catch all the exciting events tomorrow on the final day of DOC Institute’s EPIC SYMPOSIUM and CBC & BIPOC TV & Film’s Creating Connections 3.0.

⏰ 2:30 pm - For the Cultures panel discussion
⏰ 3:00 pm - Master Class Session, Editing Breakout

SEASON 2, WORLD PREMIERE, Sponsored by OBAC
⏰ 7:30pm Hot Docs Cinema
🎟️Tickets are free and available now ✨

✨HAPPENING TOMORROW, REGISTER NOW✨

We have an exciting lineup tomorrow for the final day of DOC Institute’s EPIC SYMPOSIUM and CBC & BIPOC TV & Film’s Creating Connections 3.0.

INDEPENDENT PRODUCER MARKET
Connect with established producers to facilitate connections for work on current or future productions. This is a walk up event, signup is not required.

Swipe 👉🏿 to see list of production company participants.

We also have very exciting panels for you to check out!!

⏰ Spots are open to register! See you at 9am.

✨ Happening Next Week! ✨

We’re gearing up for DOC Institute’s EPIC Symposium and CBC x BIPOC TV & Film’s Creating Connections 3.0, a powerhouse three-day gathering of Canada’s boldest creators, producers, and decision-makers in Canada’s film and media industry.

Expect unstoppable energy, fresh ideas, and game-changing connections that will help shape the future of our industry in Canada.

This is a free event for creatives from underrepresented communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or a person with a disability.

⚠️ The event is officially SOLD OUT, but stay tuned for highlights, insights, and ways to stay connected.

A big thank you to our sponsors and partners!

The world premiere of Season 2 of with is coming up!

Free tickets are available now. Click the link in our bio to secure your seat for the premiere next Thursday November 27th, 7:00PM at with host We hope to see you there!

⏰ Nomination deadline: Sunday, November 10 at 11:59pm ET

Submit now & help us spotlight the next wave of documentary changemakers!

✨ Nominations are now open! ✨Submit your picks for the 2025 Rogers-DOC Luminary Award and the DOC Vanguard Award!

🎬 DOC Vanguard Award, celebrating an emerging or mid-career professional filmmaker, who demonstrates a keen artistic sensibility and forward-thinking approach to the craft, with the potential to lead the next generation of doc-makers.

🌟 Rogers-DOC Luminary Award, honouring someone who not only excels in the documentary field but also uplifts and mentors others — helping keep Canada’s documentary community thriving for generations to come.

Award recipients will be celebrated at our DOC Institute Honours this December!

Save the date. Block your calendar. Book your travel.
🗓️ November 25-27, 2025
🗺️ Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 250 Front St. W, Toronto

DOC Institute’s EPIC Symposium and CBC and BIPOC TV & Film’s Creating Connections join forces to bring together the boldest creators, producers, and decision-makers in Canada’s film and media industry for three days of unstoppable energy, fresh ideas, and game-changing connections.

This is a free event for creatives from underrepresented communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or a person with a disability.

Learn more:
https://docinstitute.com/epic-symposium/