Mara Gourd-Mercado

Executive Director, Hot Docs

Mara Gourd-Mercado is listed as Executive Director, Hot Docs. Mara is scheduled to speak at IDFA 2026 on 14 November 2026.

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About

Mara Gourd-Mercado is the Executive Director of Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, North America’s largest documentary festival. An Argentinean-Canadian arts leader with more than 20 years’ experience in film, television and digital media, she previously spent three editions as Head of Industry & Training at CPH:DOX, leading all industry activities including the FORUM.

Upcoming

IDFA 2026 12 November 2026 – 22 November 2026

IDFA Consultancy - Hot Docs Speaker · 14 November 2026