The 34th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc, the esteemed gathering for the global documentary community, has come to a successful conclusion in La Rochelle, France (19-22 June). During the event, the winners of the pitching sessions were recognized and celebrated.

Best Global Issues Pitch
Sponsored by RTBF
This is a Quiet Love
Curious North Productions Ltd (Ireland)

Best Science Pitch
Sponsored by CMG | CCTV-9
Science’s forgotten people
Good to Know (France)
Special prize:
Right-Wing Extremism: The New Terrorist Threat | Roche Productions (France) – Impact Social Club Prize

Best Nature & Conservation Pitch
Pitch sponsored by Blue Ant Media & Love Nature
The Kimberley
Wild Pacific Media (Australia)

Best Impact Campaigns Pitch
Pitch sponsored by WaterBear
The Pickers
Berlin Producers Media GmbH (Germany)

Best History Pitch
Pitch sponsored by PBS International
Vietnam – Our Voice Unheard
LOOKS Film & TV Produktionen GmbH (Germany)

Students’ Choice Award
Women of my life
Karada Films (Iraq)

Special prizes:
AIDC PRIZE > New Voices Talent Hub
COPAN
Produced by: MVM Movimentos & Culturais (Brazil)
Directed by: Carine Wallauer

IMPACT SOCIAL CLUB PRIZE > Digital Impact Prize
RIGHT-WING EXTREMISM: THE NEW TERRORIST THREAT
Produced by: Roche productions (France)
Directed by: Magali Serre

IMPACT SOCIAL CLUB PRIZE > Impact Ignition Prize
THE DAUGHTER OF THE VOLCANO
Produced by: Auna Producciones S.L. (Spain)
Directed by: Jennifer de la Rosa

AL JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL & AJB DOC FILM FESTIVAL PRIZE
THE RABBIS’ INTIFADA
Produced by: Gefilte Fish Films (USA)
Directed by: Heather Tenzer

PITCH THE DOC PRIZE
LIFE IN THE SHADOWS
Produced by: Kamay Film (Afghanistan)
Directed by: K.D.

MOVIES THAT MATTER PRIZE
SHOUT
Produced by: One Life Studios Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Directed by: Vinta Nanda

INSTITUTE OF DOCUMENTARY FILM PRIZE
DIVIA
Produced by: UP UA Studio (Ukraine), Gogol Film (Poland)
Directed by: Hreshko Dmytro

IMZ awarded to projects selected in the Arts & Culture category
FATMA SAID – Reviving a Forgotten Treasure
Produced by: 3B-Produktion GmbH (Germany)
Directed by: Ralf Pleger
ALEXINA B.
Produced by: Digital Films (Spain)
Directed by: Alexis Borràs
THE SLEEPER
Produced by: Morena Films (Spain)
Directed by: Alvaro Longoria
CERRONE- DISCO PARADISE
Produced by: Kublai Film (Italy)
Directed by: Raffaella Rivi
WILFREDO LAM: THE ETERNAL EXILE
Produced by: Mar Vivo Films (Hong-Kong / China)
Directed by: Jean-Luc Bonefacino

DOC EDGE PRIZE
SHOUT
Produced by: One Life Studios Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Directed by: Vinta Nanda
THE SLEEPER
Produced by: Morena Films (Spain)
Directed by: Alvaro Longoria
CLIMATE WARS
Produced by: Tremoniamedia Filmproduktion GmbH (Germany)
Directed by: Johan Gabrielsson
WILFREDO LAM: THE ETERNAL EXILE
Produced by: Mar Vivo Films (Hong-Kong / China)
Directed by: Jean-Luc Bonefacino