Mettre notre expertise au service de la communauté

Depuis plus de 35 ans, Sunny Side of the Doc est un acteur clé de l'industrie internationale du documentaire, connectant les talents aux opportunités.

Fort de son expertise, Sunny Side propose une large gamme d'activités, telles que des programmes de mentorat, des forums de pitch à l'international et des formations sur mesure. L'objectif est de donner à la communauté un accès privilégié au marché international, favorisant ainsi les opportunités de coproductions à l'échelle internationale.

what to expect?

This year, Sunny Academy is making its debut at Sunny Side of the Doc with a customized pathway for a selected group of projects. The 2025 cohort, named Quai des Talents, will be chosen through our Project Observatory as well as from training programs hosted at the market.

These projects will receive exclusive support on the international market, with dedicated sessions covering key topics:

  • Project Development & Storytelling
  • Financial & Co-Production Strategies
  • Distribution & Market Access
  • Pitching & Presentation
  • Industry Networking & Career Growth

Nos initiatives

Découvrez toutes nos initiatives Doc Masters.

LatAm Content Meeting
sessions de pitch

LatAm Content Meeting

sessions de pitch

Pour sa toute première édition, le LatAm Content Meeting a confié l’organisation de ses sessions de pitch à Sunny Side of the Doc, le marché international du documentaire.

Programme de
Mentorat

Programme de

Mentorat

Sunny Side of the Doc, en coopération avec CICC, a sélectionné trois projets documentaires chinois pour participer à une nouvelle initiative de mentorat.

MBC Academy
Formation

MBC Academy

Formation

Sunny Side of the Doc organise et dirige un programme de formation dédié à un collectif de dix porteurs de projets saoudiens de MBC Academy.

our partners

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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.

Register

register as

delegate

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.

register as

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!

register as

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.

register as

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!

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Save the dates

Ouverture de l’appel à projets SSD x LCM
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24 septembre 2024

Ouverture de l’appel à projets SSD x LCM

Ouverture des soumissions pour l’appel à projets SSD x LCM.

> Plus d’infos.

Fermeture de l’appel à projets SSD x LCM
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5 décembre 2024

Fermeture de l’appel à projets SSD x LCM

Date de clôture : les soumissions de projets pour les sessions de pitch SSD x LCM seront acceptées jusqu’au jeudi 5 décembre 2024, à 12 heures CET.

> Plus d’infos.

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 : ouverture de l’appel à projets
Sunny side of the doc
17 décembre

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 : ouverture de l’appel à projets

Soumettez votre projet aux sessions de pitch de Sunny Side of the Doc 2025.

> Plus d’infos

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025 : ouverture de l’appel à candidatures
Sunny side of the doc
17 décembre

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025 : ouverture de l’appel à candidatures

Soumettez votre création documentaire non-linéaire au Sunny Innovation Lab ! 

> Plus d’infos

Sessions de pitch Sunny Side of the Doc au LatAm Content Meeting
Sunny side of the doc
10-12 Mars 2025

Sessions de pitch Sunny Side of the Doc au LatAm Content Meeting

Rejoignez le rendez-vous international du documentaire et du factual content en Amérique latine du 10 au 12 mars 2025 à Rio de Janeiro.

> Plus d’infos.

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 : fermeture de l’appel à projets
Sunny side of the doc
25 Mars

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 : fermeture de l’appel à projets

Fermeture des inscriptions aux sessions de pitch de Sunny Side of the Doc.

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025 : fermeture de l’appel à candidatures
Sunny side of the doc
25 Mars

Sunny Innovation Lab 2025 : fermeture de l’appel à candidatures

Dernier jour pour soumettre votre création documentaire non-linéaire au Sunny Innovation Lab.

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025
Sunny side of the doc
23 juin

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025

Rejoignez la 36e édition du Sunny Side of the Doc, le marché international du documentaire qui se tiendra du 23 au 26 juin 2025 à La Rochelle.

> Plus d’infos prochainement.

Sept 2024
24 septembre 2024
Déc 2024
5 décembre 2024
17 décembre
17 décembre
Mar 2025
10-12 Mars 2025
25 Mars
25 Mars
Jun 2025
23 juin

agenda

Want to discover the highlights of this 35th edition?

Keynotes, channel lineups, pitch sessions, panels and conferences, Meet the Executives, screenings, networking events, happy hours... Have a glimpse into the #SSD24 programme without further delay!

Agenda

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.

why attend?

Whether you are a producer, buyer or distributor of factual content, seize your chance to:

- Establish new contacts and build coproduction relationships;
- Explore key trends in the booming international factual market;
- Pitch and develop new documentary projects;
- Discover new talents and find new format ideas;
- Acquire content and/or strengthen your catalogue.

2,000+

participants

300

international
decision makers

1,000

companies

60+

countries

official selection

This year, xx projects from xx countries will had the privilege to compete for the best pitch prize in each category!
Discover the selected projects now!

official selections &palmares

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Gallery

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

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