International documentary marketplace Sunny Side of the Doc has revealed the 42 projects from 23 different countries that make up the official selection for its 34th edition. The projects will part…
has revealed the 42 projects from 23 different countries that make up the official selection for its 34th edition.
The projects will participate in pitch sessions in front of more than 300 international decision-makers, including major broadcasters, streamers, foundations, distributors, buyers and other investors looking for stories with the biggest impact. This year’s call for projects received 320 responses from 56 different countries , 43% of which were led by female filmmakers. The pre-selection committee selected the 42 most inspiring and promising projects.
The Specialist Factual strand, which has a cash prize of €3,000 , focuses on the topics Global Issues, Wildlife & Conservation, Science, History and Arts & Culture, while Focus of the Year with a cash prize of €2,000 is over two specific pitching sessions: New Voices, Impact Campaigns., director of strategy and development at Sunny Side of the Doc, said: “We are delighted with the number, quality and diversity of issues, themes and formats of the projects submitted.
Over June 19-22, at La Rochelle, France, the 42 selected projects will compete for the Best Pitch Award in each of the seven themed pitching sessions, sponsored by industry partners, including PBS, Blue Ant Media & Love Nature, RTBF, Al Jazeera Documentary & AJB Doc, Waterbear Network and CCTV9.
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