Sunny Side of the Doc
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Ex Oriente Series 2024 launches at Sunny Side of the Doc
The Ex Oriente Series 2024 has officially commenced its first session at Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, France. This marks the second year of the programme dedicated to nurturing innovative docuseries projects from Central and Eastern Europe. Running from Sunday, 23 June to Tuesday, 25 June, the session is led by the…
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Chile showcases latest documentaries at Sunny Side of the Doc 2024
The 35th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc will once again see a strong representation from #Chile. The event, running from 24 to 27 June, brings together global productions focused on forming industry partnerships. This year, two Chilean production companies, María Wood Producciones and Cábala Films, along with the initiative #Chiledoc, are participating in…
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Sunny Side of the Doc 2024: Shaping the Future of Documentary Filmmaking
Sunny Side of the Doc is set to return to La Rochelle from 24 to 27 June, 2024, celebrating its 35th edition with a renewed ambition to shape the future of documentary filmmaking. This year’s event promises to be a milestone, showcasing innovative ideas and fostering global collaboration in the documentary genre. The four-day event…
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Sunny Side of the Doc announces 2024 official selection highlighting global documentary projects
The international documentary market and forum, Sunny Side of the Doc, has released its official selection for the 2024 edition. This year’s selection features 42 documentary projects from around the world. The event, slated for 24-27 June in La Rochelle, serves as a crucial platform for over 300 decision-makers from broadcasting, streaming, and film distribution…
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Sunny Side of the Doc reveals 2024 Global Pitch selections
Sunny Side of the Doc has announced its latest lineup following a global call for entries last October. The event received over 130 project submissions from 45 countries, indicating a significant international interest, particularly from filmmakers in African and Asia-Pacific nations. The majority of the selected projects, about two-thirds, are from first or second-time filmmakers.…
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Ex Oriente Film’s trailblazing workshop wraps first session
Ex Oriente Film, a renowned international project-based film training programme from The Institute of Documentary Film, has recently expanded its scope to include documentary series projects. The workshop, well-regarded for its support of documentarists from Central and Eastern Europe, conducted its inaugural session in collaboration with Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, France.…
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Report: Sunny Side of the Doc Innovation Studio
SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC: Concluding on 22 June, the 34th Sunny Side of the Doc featured a noticeable uptick in presented immersive content.
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Sunny Side of the Doc 2023: the complete winners
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…
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«We are seeing a shift with the development of immersive exhibitions that use documentaries»
SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC: Head of Innovation & Digital Experiences Maïté Labat on the decision to separate its PiXii Festival from the immersive marketplace offerings, what commonalities were present across projects and more.