why pitch at LatAm Content Meeting?

You’re looking for partners and financing for your next documentary? Submit your project to LatAm Content Meeting’s pitching sessions and join the new international meeting for documentary and factual content in Latin America from 10 to 12 March 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. The call for projects is open to all filmmakers from the globe.

We expect a large number of top-level international decision-makers to attend, representing leading broadcasters, streamers, foundations, sales agents, and other funders seeking impactful stories. Pitching at LatAm Content Meeting offers a unique opportunity to connect with the global content community.

what we are looking for

We are open to all types of documentary series, feature-length films, and non-scripted formats.

If your project addresses social, political, or environmental issues, or offers a new perspective to raise awareness and drive social change, we welcome submissions with an impact campaign.

Deadline for submissions: Thursday, December 5th 2024, 12pm CET.

our
pitch
sessions

Current Affairs & Investigations

We’re looking for documentaries which are not merely traditional news reporting but deeply explore complex issues, subjects or events, shedding light on untold stories, uncovering information that has been hidden, overlooked, or suppressed and challenging the status quo and prevailing narratives. We expect projects characterized by their rigorous research, in-depth analysis, compelling evidence and nuanced narrative.

We are open to any topics that have social, economic, technological, environmental, or political relevance and which can resonate with international audiences.

For this category, the potential for international co-production is a key element.

 

what we are
looking for

 

Eligible projects

  • All talents, whether confirmed or not, can apply: filmmakers, producers, writers;
  • Projects should be in advanced development. We do not encourage projects whose principal photography has been completed or which are in post-production;
  • Projects should have the financial commitment (no minimum amount) from at least one third-party partner (broadcaster, platform, sales agent, supporting fund, foundation, crowdfunding,NGO, co-producer, etc .). A proof of the confirmed participation of all partners (Letter of commitment “LOC”) is required;
  • All formats are welcome in our 3 pitching sessions: broadcast length, series, documentary, etc.

Project assessment

Projects will be assessed and selected by a jury of industry professionals based on the following criteria:

  • Power and originality of the story and of the storytelling;
  • International relevance and potential for international coproduction;
  • Financial feasibility;
  • Without being a prerequisite, other elements will be taken into consideration, such as plans for an impact strategy or a green / sustainability certification.

Your pitching
journey

how to submit

Follow this 3-step guide to submit your project to the Sunny Side of the Doc pitch sessions at the LatAm Content Meeting!

sunny side of the doc

Read the
call for projects

Carefully review the submission guidelines and criteria in the call to ensure your project meets the requirements.

sunny side of the doc

Access the
submission platform

Access the submission platform available on LatAm Content Meeting's website and select "Pitch Submission" as your product type.

Submit
your project

Fill out the submission form, upload the required materials, and submit your project with a €50 entry fee.

 

 

Submissions will open on Tuesday, September 24th 2024.
Deadline for submissions: Thursday, December 5th 2024, 12pm CET.

why pitch at sunny side?

With 300+ top-level international decision-makers in attendance, representing leading broadcasters, streamers, foundations, sales agents and other funders looking for impactful stories, pitching at sunny side is a unique opportunity to reach your future partners.

what benefits?

Key benefits also include: accessing a qualified and diverse professional audience, mentoring from industry experts, sealing potential financial deals, finding new partners, meeting with peers for potential co-production discussions, and much more.

Our pitching sessions will be held during the marketplace (La Rochelle, 19-22 June) and we will accomodate those who may not be able to travel to France to pitch online. Wherever you are, you’ll have the same chance to pitch.

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