July 22, 2011. The series produced six episodes and showed Hotz attempting to complete major tasks that challenged the social assumptions of both his audience and himself, including the building of a Jewish funded mosque for Muslims, and finding his widowed mother a new boyfriend. The show was shot on location in countries including Canada, the US, and France. Vice Hotz is an executive producer, host and columnist for Vice, and won the publication's best fiction article of the year award in 2006. In 2015, he directed and starred in the Vice talk show Me on You. Then in 2016 Vice Media aired a TV special starring Hotz, entitled Getting an Election executive produced by Spike Jonze. It was nominated for the Academy of Canadian Television and Cinema award for Best Original Series produced for Digital Media – Non-Fiction. Focusing on the 2016 US presidential election and interviews Hotz performed with citizens on the streets of the US, BuzzFeed called the piece the "most honest and objective piece of journalism this whole election". Hotz has also been involved as a spokesperson and on-stage presence at Vice Media project and network launches. Other work In 2013, Hotz signed a deal with Sirius Radio in the U.S. for a weekly radio show that airs in Canada and the United States. In 2015, he had a role in the film The Chickening, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also served as the film's producer. In 2018, Hotz co-directed a music video for the track "Monophobia" by Deadmau5. The video was later nominated for the Prism Prize. Business ventures and involvement in restaurants Hotz owned The Hoxton, a bar and music venue in Toronto which has since closed. In December 2013, The Hoxton was the site of an impromptu post-concert performance by Kanye West and Drake. Hotz owns the Dog & Bear restaurant and bar in Toronto. In 2018, Hotz was a judge for the Canada's Top 100 Restaurants competition. Personal life Hotz identifies as an atheist. He can speak Hebrew. Hotz is the godson of folk singer Joni Mitchell. In 2007, Hotz married former model Audrey Gair; the couple have three children. Filmography Appearances in other media Awards and nominations Film and television Writing Honours and accolades In November 2013, Hotz was nominated for the "Digital Personality of the Year" at the Canadian Digi Awards. In 2013, he received the