Hot Docs is accepting submissions for the 12th annual Hot Docs Forum – the pitching event formerly known as the Toronto Documentary Forum. The deadline for submissions is January 21, 2011.

The Forum, which runs May 4 and 5, is a two-day event that allows filmmakers to pitch their ideas and unfinished films to a panel of international broadcasters and financiers. Docs should fall into one of the following categories: broadcast or feature-length projects; series; interactive docs; or 3D documentaries.

Observer accreditation for the Forum opens January 14.

More details are available on the Hot Docs site.

The 18th installment of the Hot Docs festival runs April 28 to May 8, 2011.

Photo credit: Joseph Michael.