The Nonfiction Hotlist curates and champions exceptional nonfiction storytelling, connecting creators with audiences, industry opportunities, and sustainable pathways forward.
Through thoughtful conversation, community building and curiosity we’re discovering new and unexpected ways to offer support to creators at any stage of their journey, while also joining forces with long-standing industry organizations who seek meaningful change.
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Exceptional nonfiction storytelling changes how we see the world. Too many powerful projects never get the chance to be made.
The Nonfiction Hotlist was created to change that.
values
We lead with generosity, respect, and thoughtful relationship-building.
We convene rather than gatekeep, creating spaces where storytellers, funders, and audiences engage directly with projects and each other.
We believe collaboration within a community creates alchemy impossible to replicate, and building with a village leads to the best work.
Everyone is invited.
The 2026
Hotlist is
Open!
Submissions are open!
The 2026 Hotlist is a curated slate of standout nonfiction works in progress, spanning documentary features, shorts, series, podcasts, and reality.
We connect creators with audiences, industry opportunities, and partners who can move a project forward.
Deadline to Submit September 9th, 2026
2025 nonfiction hotlist
2025 nonfiction hotlist
The 2025 Nonfiction Hotlist is a curation of 23 nonfiction projects. Check out the list.
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