Spring 2026

Elizabeth Radshaw is an award-winning producer and cultural strategist with over 20 years
of experience shaping the creative industries through strategy, partnerships, and
storytelling innovation. As Director of Industry Programs at Hot Docs since 2009, she has
guided the organization’s growth as a global hub for documentary and storytelling,
managing a $12M portfolio of funds and programs that have supported thousands of
filmmakers worldwide.

Elizabeth has produced and executive produced acclaimed projects including IN THE
NAME OF ALL CANADIANS, CITIZEN MINUTES, and ROADS TO REGENERATION, in
partnership with the Governments of Canada and Ontario, SAP, and the Rossy Foundation.
Through Hot Docs Partners, she has helped bring to life international titles such as
UNDERLAND (dir. Rob Petit), FIREBALL (dir. Werner Herzog), LOUDMOUTH (dir. Josh
Alexander), INFLUENCE (dir. Richard Poplak & Diana Neille), and THE LOST LEONARDO
(dir. Andreas Koefoed).

Previously, Elizabeth served as Head of Acquisitions at TVF International in London and
worked with the National Film Board of Canada in publicity. She is also the Founder and
Principal Cultural Strategist of Radical Heap, a consultancy focused on story, creative
foresight, media innovation, and partnerships that connect culture, technology, and
impact.

During her time at Shorenstein, Elizabeth will work on new ways to strengthen brand and
market value in public interest documentary and to improve audience discoverability.