2020 Pitch Selection
Discover the 42 original projects from about 17 different countries that will be pitched online for funding and industry leaders’ insight at Sunny Side of the Doc 2020 Connected Edition.
This is our way to beat the crisis and bring to the forefront the independent vision, dedication and creativity of international storytellers!
Selections at the international marketplace and pitching forum running on 22nd – 25th June, include 42 standout concepts for documentary and non-fiction media from 17 countries.
Six thematic pitching sessions supported by our sponsors – PBS International (History), Knowledge Network (Science), RTBF (Social Issues), West Lake International Documentary Festival (Arts & Culture), Love Nature (Wildlife) and INA (Digital Experiences) – will showcase the best in original factual projects in their phase of development or production in front of key commissioners and buyers connected from across the world.
Pitch mentoring and tailored one-to-one meetings will be arranged by our team and surely stimulate more finance pledges online. To this end, we’re pleased to confirm more top-notch decision makers in attendance as streamers and broadcasters are challenged to deliver quality content to their larger audiences.
WILDLIFE PITCH
Monday 22nd, June
Sponsored by Love Nature
THE URBAN WHALE
Produced by: HitPlay Productions, Canada
Author: Nadine Pequeneza
NATURE'S SURVIVORS
Produced by: Saint Thomas Productions, France
Authors: Keebe Kennedy, Jacqueline Farmer
NEVER ALONE
Produced by: ZED, France
Author: Pierre Stine
THE TIGER MAFIA
Produced by: HOOK Film, Switzerland
Authors: Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz
CHASING SILVER
Produced by: Big Wave Productions, United Kingdom
Author: Emma Ross
THE WILD ONES
Produced by: Valeria Nardecchia, United States
Authors: Paola Stefani, Hernan Vilchez
HISTORY PITCH
Tuesday 23rd, June
Sponsored by PBS International.
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THE CON: CHURCHILL & ROOSEVELT’S SECRET AMERICAN WAR
Produced by: White Pine Pictures, Canada
Author: Andrew Munger
THE CHILDREN OF CHAOS
Produced by: Elephant Adventures, France
Authors: Agnès Pizzini, Julien Johan
A PERFECT SPY
Produced by: Little Big Story, France
Author: Rémi Laine
SYSTEM TERROR
Produced by: Tondowski Films, Germany
Author: Astrid Schult
H2
Produced by: Hilla Medalia, Medalia Productions, Israel
Co-Producers: Serge Gordey, Martin Laurent, Temps Noir, France
Authors: Idit Avrahami, Noam Sheizaf
KOZAK
Produced by: Dot TV & Films, Ireland
Author: David Burke
HISTORY ONE-TO-ONE (only)
THE END OF THE WORLD - THE MAYA
Produced by: Zoot Pictures Inc., Canada
Authors: Leif Kaldor, Leslea Mair
BLUE ISLAND
Produced by: Blue Island Production Company Limited, Hong Kong
Author: Tzewoon Chan
FRAMING AGNES
Produced by: Fae Pictures, Canada / Level Ground, USA
Authors: Chase Joynt, Morgan M. Page
LINA'S WORLD
Produced by: Les Batelières Productions, France
Author: Ismaël Saidi
THE CHRONICLE OF A WINTER: TEHRAN 1979
Produced by: Mindoc Film Production, Iran
Authors: Sahar Salahshoori, Bahar Shoghi
BEING GADDAFI
Produced by: Juri & Aki Films GmbH, Germany
Directed by: Juri Mazumdar
Scouted at DOK.fest Munich
SOCIAL ISSUES PITCH
Tuesday 23rd, June
Sponsored by RTBF.
DARK FLOWER
Produced by: Fathom Film Group Ltd, Canada
Author: Ann Shin
DRUG SHORTAGES: PROFITS BEFORE PATIENTS
Produced by: Découpages, France
Authors: Xavier Deleu, Rozenn Le Saint
PURE UNKNOWN
Produced by: Jump Cut, Italy / Sisyfos Film, Sweden / Amka Film Production, Switzerland
Authors: Valentina Cicogna, Mattia Colombo
ANAKLIA - GEORGIA'S BIG DREAM
Produced by: Filmpunkt GmbH, Germany
Author: Stefan Tolz
LONG LIVE MY HAPPY HEAD
Produced by: Melt the Fly, Scotland
Authors: Austen McCowan, Will Hewitt
ROMA (WORKING TITLE)
Produced by: Moon Man, Ukraine / Tangerine Tree, The Netherlands / Final Cut For Real, Denmark
Author: Olha Zhurba
Winner of the Sunny Side of the Doc Award at East Doc Platform 2020
SCIENCE PITCH
Wednesday 24th, June
Sponsored by Knowledge Network.
ISAAC ASIMOV, THE MAN WHO SAW THE FUTURE
Produced by: Kepler22 Productions, France
Authors: Etienne Chaillou, Mathias Théry
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF MOSS
Produced by: Zadig Productions, France
Authors: Jean-Philippe Teyssier, Bruno Victor-Pujebet
BEHIND LUCY
Produced by: Somadrome, Spain
Author: Luis G. Juanes
THE "ABOMINABLE MYSTERY" OF FLOWERS
Produced by: Magneto, France
Authors: François Tribolet, Clément Champiat
REDESIGNING LIFE
Produced by: Rotating Planet Productions Inc. , Canada
Author: Ari Cohen
THE FLAVOUR OF LIFE
Produced by: Smith & Nasht, Australia
Author: Talas Annamaria
ARTS & CULTURE PITCH
Wednesday 24th, June
Sponsored by West Lake International Documentary Festival
THE MAYOR, ME MUSSOLINI AND THE MUSEUM
Produced by: Road Television, Italy / Illégitime Défense, France
Authors: Piergiorgio Curzi, Sabika Shah Povia
Director: Piergiorgio Curzi
VENUS DE MILO - A BEAUTY WITH NO ARMS...
Produced by: Yuzu Productions, France
Author: Mathilde Damoisel
LATIN NOIR
Produced by: Anemon Productions, Greece / Les Films du Balibari, France / Gravedad Cero Films, Mexico
Author: Andreas Apostolides
THE MAD WORLD OF HARVEY KURTZMAN
Produced by: All in Pictures Inc., Canada
Author: Bart Simpson
E. IS FOR ESCOVEDO: THE SHEILA E. STORY (WT)
Produced by: Walnut & Rose Pictures, United States
Authors: Jennifer Steinman Sternin, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon
KAPR CODE
Produced by: Mindset Pictures (Andrea Shaffer) / Docufilm Praha (Martin Řezníček)
Author: Lucie Králová
Winner of the Sunny Side of the Doc Award at Avant-Première 2020
DIGITAL EXPERIENCES PITCH
Thursday 25th, June
Sponsored by INA.
ANCESTRAL SECRET VR
Produced by: Galgo Storytelling, Chile
Authors: Maria Jose Diaz, Francisca Silva
THE WILD WEST SHOW
Produced by: Tamanoir Immersive Studio / Small Creative, Canada
Author: Samuel Lepoil
UTOPIA FACTORY
Produced by: AnimaViva Productions, France
Author: Gilles Boustani
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Produced by: Les Poissons Volants, France
Author: Sandra Devonssay
ARCHI VR - THE VILLA SAVOYE BY LE CORBUSIER
Produced by: Lucid Realities, France
Author: Gordon
iSHARK: THE DOMINO EFFECT VR
Produced by: Amberjack Films, United Kingdom
Author: Andy Byatt, Roy Kimhi
FIND YOUR PARTNERS: FROM BIARRITZ TO LA ROCHELLE
Collaboration between the FIPADOC and SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC is in part directed towards fostering new coproduction opportunities and help developing an outstanding project scouted each year. The creative team behind the immersive documentary experience “Ça aurait pu être moi” is invited to attend pre-arranged one-to-one meetings during Sunny Side’s Connected Edition after a successful pitch at Fipadoc 2020 and a selection in Pôle Media Grand Paris Labo 2020.
CA AURAIT PU ÊTRE MOI
Produced by: Annelyse Vieilledent, The Storygraphes
Author: Janaïne Golonka