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discover

discover

Sunny Side of the Doc 2026 is where you need to be, from headline keynotes and cutting-edge sessions to curated showcases and Meet & Match – you'll be at the center of the industry, with social events and networking opportunities that can’t be replicated elsewhere.

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Agenda

agenda

agenda

Want to discover the highlights of this 37th edition?

Keynotes, channel lineups, pitch sessions, panels and conferences, Meet the Executives, screenings, networking events, happy hours... Have a glimpse into the #SSD26 programme without further delay!

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meet & join

who you’ll meet — and why join them

Each year, leading decision makers and producers from across the international documentary and factual industry come together – commissioners, buyers, distributors, funders, and platforms, plus filmmakers, producers and creators – actively seeking bold new stories and partnerships.

1500+ participants

200 international decision makers

800 companies

50+ countries

If you want to be part of the conversations shaping the industry, this is where you need to be.

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Copro HUB

Copro HUB

The Copro HUB is Sunny Side of the Doc’s dedicated producers-to-producers space, designed to foster meaningful connections and long-term international collaborations. It brings together producers from over 50 countries in a structured networking environment where case studies of successful international co-productions are showcased daily.
These sessions offer concrete insights into real-world partnerships, creative strategies and financing models that have led to impactful documentary projects. More than a meeting point, the Copro HUB is a curated space for targeted networking, enabling participants to exchange directly with peers and potential partners. By combining inspiration and practical learning, it helps turn professional encounters into future co-productions and lasting alliances.

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solutions

branding & sponsor solutions

Discover tailored branding and sponsor solutions designed to showcase your company, amplify your presence, and connect with the key players driving the documentary and factual industry at Sunny Side of the Doc 2026

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about

about us

As an international documentary marketplace, we provide a unique year-round platform, highlighted by our flagship event, where industry professionals can meet, co-create, co-finance, and share a wide diversity of stories with the world. We are also committed to supporting emerging talent, fostering international co-productions, and accelerating the global circulation of high-quality documentaries and immersive experiences.

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thank you

thank you

37 Years of Documentary History.
The final Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle has come to a close.
For 37 years, Sunny Side of the Doc has connected the international documentary community, fostered co-productions, launched projects and helped shape the future of factual storytelling.
Thank you to our teams, partners, exhibitors, decision makers and the entire international documentary ecosystem for making this extraordinary journey possible.

 

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key figures

Key Figures of 2026

Together, this final edition welcomed

  • 1,500 participants from 55 countries,

creating hundreds of new connections that will continue to shape the future of documentary. Our shared legacy lives on.

My Sunny Side Benefits 2026

Did you attend Sunny Side of the Doc 2026?

You can still access key exclusive resources, directory and replay, available in MySunnySpace.

 

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1/ Exclusive Industry Report

The New Documentary Economy by Beatrice Rossmanith (Motherhip Media Consultancy)

 

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2/ Session replays

Watch SSD26 conferences, keynotes and panels on demand

 

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3/ Guide to Decision Makers

Access the most wanted guide within documentary industry

 

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4/ Contacts Directory

Reconnect with professionals you met during the market.

Get the Industry's essential SSD26 Decision Makers Guide

Missed the final edition of Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle? Access now one of its most valuable business resources.
The 2026 Guide to Decision Makers brings together 186 international commissioners, buyers and executives from 85 companies across 25 countries, with exclusive editorial priorities, commissioning needs and submission guidelines to help you pitch smarter, find the right partners and grow your documentary business. Available for €90 excl. VAT until 9 September.

Gallery

You may be wondering what Sunny Side of the Doc looks like? Take a look at the pictures below!

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partners

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The Sunny Side Spirit Lives On

For 37 years, Sunny Side of the Doc has been much more than a marketplace.
It has been a place where stories found partners, projects found audiences, and professionals built lasting relationships across continents.
None of this would have been possible without the trust and commitment of our institutional partners, sponsors, exhibitors, international delegations and the documentary community.
Thank you for writing this story with us.
Read the official closing statement from Sunny Side of the Doc and Documentary Campus.

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