Sunny Side of the Doc 2025

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Opening New Routes to Storytelling

In a global landscape where the audiovisual creation sector is facing unprecedented challenges, the documentary industry needs a new compass and a change of narratives, visions and conversations. The 36th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc seeks to open new routes to storytelling where international partnerships and collaboration breed resilience and creativity in a shifting market.

In 2025, the international documentary marketplace will reassert its central role as a true hub for all industry professionals. The next edition will foster the convergence of collective visions and lay the foundations for a new chapter in the industry, driven by a shared, collaborative dynamic.

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Pitch sessions

Pitch your project to 300+ decision-makers in Science, History, Arts & Entertainment, Nature & Environment, Global Issues, New Voices, or Impact Campaigns.

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Sunny Innovation Lab

Join Sunny Innovation Lab, our training program for non-linear documentaries—podcasts, video games, immersive creations, and more—offering tailored development for six selected projects.

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In search of answers

How will the major functions (production, distribution, broadcasting) continue to evolve, what are the emerging professions of tomorrow, and how is AI shaking up the industry? How will storytelling evolve? And what stories should we tell in a world living in an era of climate change, conflict, geopolitical tension and growing inequality?

These questions will run through Sunny Side of the Doc and will undoubtedly feed the projects selected in our 7 pitch categories: Science, History, Arts and Culture, Nature & Conservation, Global Issues, New Voices and Impact Campaigns.

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Grab your Market Pass and participate in the market from June 23 to 26. It includes access to all activities, conferences, and workshops organized during the market in La Rochelle.

exhibitor

Exhibit at Sunny Side of the Doc! Choose the type of stand that suits your the most! Classic stands from 6m² to 18m², tailor-made stands, meeting tables, sellers’ lounge tables, up to you!

Decision maker

Meet 800+ international content producers and 200+ distributors across a wide range of networking events, a unique opportunity to find hidden gem and develop potential business opportunities.

Journalist

Our market is essential for most of international channels and platforms as it is often used as a tool for official announcements. Be the first to reveal the latest news!

Sunny Side of the Doc

14 February

Call for entries: Innovation WIP

Launch of our call for applications for our brand-new support program for non-linear documentary projects: Innovation WIP.

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Last day to benefit from the Early Bird Offer!

Sunny Side of the Doc

29 February

Last day to benefit from the Early Bird Offer!

Last chance to get your market pass at €490!

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Sunny Side of the Doc

14 March

Sunny Side of the Doc: call for projects closing

Submissions for the Sunny Side of the Doc pitching sessions close this day. Last chance to register your project.

Sunny Side of the Doc

2 April

Call for entries: Innovation WIP

Closing of our call for applications for our brand-new support program for non-linear documentary projects: Innovation WIP.

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Sunny Side of the Doc

23 April

Press conference in Paris

Registrations for the press conference are now open! Hosted warmly by the Australian Embassy in Paris, we invite you to join us as we explore the highlights of #SSD24 on April 23rd, 2024!

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Sunny Side of the Doc

28 May

Before 2024

Designed to bring together the documentary community for one day (May 28th) before the market, the online event will provide newcomers, pitchers, and all accredited participants with the guidance they need to succeed in the marketplace in June.

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Sunny Side of the Doc

24-27 June 2024

Sunny Side of the Doc: 35th Anniversary Edition

Meet your future partners, discover new talents, and map the future at #SSD24!

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Opening of the SSD x LCM call for projects

Sunny Side of the Doc

24 September 2024

Opening of the SSD x LCM call for projects

Opening date of the Sunny Side of the Doc x LatAm Content Meeting call for projects.

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Closing of the SSD x LCM call for projects

Sunny Side of the Doc

5 December 2024

Closing of the SSD x LCM call for projects

Closing date: Project submissions for the LCM x SSD pitch sessions will be accepted until Thursday, December 5th, 2024, 12pm CET

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Sunny Innovation Lab 2025: call for applications opens

Sunny Side of the Doc

16 December

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025: call for applications opens

Submit your non-linear documentary creation to the Sunny Innovation Lab!

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Sunny Side of the Doc

17 December

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025: call for projects opening

Submit your project to the Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 pitch sessions.

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Sunny Side of the Doc

10-12 March 2025

Sunny Side of the Doc pitch sessions at LatAm Content Meeting

Join the International Meeting for documentary and Factual Content in Latin America from 10 to 12 March 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.

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Sunny Side of the Doc

25 March

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025: call for projects closing

Registration for Sunny Side of the Doc pitch sessions closes.

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025: call for applications closes

Sunny Side of the Doc

25 March

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025: call for applications closes

Last day to submit your non-linear documentary creation to the Sunny Innovation Lab.

Sunny Side of the Doc

23-26 June 2025

Join 36th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace for documentary taking place on 23-26 June, 2025 in La Rochelle.

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Feb 2024

14 February

29 February

Mar 2024

14 March

Apr 2024

2 April

23 April

May 2024

28 May

Jun 2024

24-27 June 2024

Sep 2024

24 September 2024

Dec 2024

5 December 2024

16 December

17 December

Mar 2025

10-12 March 2025

25 March

Jun 2025

23-26 June 2025

Focus on Australia

Australia has a special place at Sunny Side of the Doc. Highlighted in 2023 through a number of dedicated panels (ABC, SBS, Screen Australia and AIDC) at the market in June, Australia will be again in the spotlight for the 35th anniversary edition of Sunny Side of the Doc.

A programme will be entirely dedicated to Australia, co-produced with French and Australian institutions and organisations. This focus-event will notably include an Australian pavilion, matchmaking sessions with producers from the country, and will welcome Australian industry professionals from the First Nation association.