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Sunny Side of the Doc reveals the members of its advisory board
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Sunny Side of the Doc
Sunny Side of the Doc reveals the members of its advisory board
Following Aurélie Réman's appointment as Managing Director last year, Sunny Side of the Doc has entered a new chapter in its history. Reinforcing its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and business development, the international documentary marketplace is launching a new advisory board. This committee brings together leading industry professionals from around the world and will play a key role in guiding Sunny Side of the Doc’s strategic vision.
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“This advisory board marks a pivotal step in my vision to strengthen Sunny Side of the Doc as Europe's central hub for audiovisual documentaries, supported by a worldwide network of partners. Our ambition is to cultivate an inclusive marketplace defined by meaningful dialogue, pragmatic solutions, and collective innovation. By uniting international experts with complementary backgrounds and connections, we position Sunny Side of the Doc as both a trusted compass and a support platform for the global documentary community. I'm delighted by the enthusiasm of all eight members to work together toward these shared goals. This diversity of perspectives will enhance our ability to anticipate industry trends, navigate challenges proactively, enrich our programming starting from this June edition, and create valuable business opportunities that directly address the evolving needs of documentary professionals across the globe.” says Aurélie Reman, Managing Director at Sunny Side of the Doc.
By providing expert insights, industry knowledge, and global networks, the advisory board will play a key role in shaping the programming of Sunny Side of the Doc, enriching discussions, and ensuring that the marketplace continues to grow sustainably while addressing the evolving challenges and needs of the global documentary community.
The newly appointed advisory board includes key players from broadcasting, production, distribution, and new media platforms, representing six different countries and reflecting the diversity and dynamism of today’s documentary industry:
- Caroline Behar (France) – Head of International Coproductions and Acquisitions, France Télévisions
- Laurent Duret (France) – Producer & Founder, Bachibouzouk
- Paul Heaney (United Kingdom) – Chief Executive Officer, Bossanova
- Elvira Lind (Germany) – Consultant, Independent
- Wangeci Mūrage (Kenya) – Chief Executive Officer, Media Pros Africa
- Emmanuel Prosnier (France) – Business Development Manager, Broadcast Department, Getty Images
- Ellen Windemuth (United States) – Chairwoman, WaterBear Network
- Myriam Weil (France) – Head of Documentary, Federation Studios