Debbie Nightingale, Hot Docs Festival Co-Founder, Dies at 71
Debbie Nightingale passed away on July 10 following a battle with cancer. “Every aspect of the thriving Hot Docs we see today is rooted in what Debbie helped build. She understood the significance of documentary filmmaking and the necessity of creating a platform for filmmakers, investors, and viewers to interact. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t exist. Her impact will be deeply felt, and she will be sorely missed,” Hot Docs, based in Toronto, expressed in a statement on Wednesday.