#SSD26 > June 22-25, 2026
latam content meeting
ssd x lcm pitch sessions
The LatAm Content Meeting will return for its second edition in São Paulo, from April 13 to 15, 2026.
pitch
official selection
Discover the 18 creative teams chosen to pitch their projects to a panel of key international decision-makers at the LatAm Content Meeting 2025.
why pitch at LatAm Content Meeting?
You’re looking for partners and financing for your next documentary? Submit your project to LatAm Content Meeting’s pitch sessions and join the international meeting for documentary and factual content in Latin America from 13 to 15 April in São Paulo, Brazil. The call for projects is open to all filmmakers from the globe.
A wide range of leading international decision-makers including broadcasters, streamers, foundations, sales agents and other funders will be there to discover new and impactful stories.
what we are looking for
We are open to all types of documentary series and feature-length films, in the following categories: Investigation & True Crime, History, Nature & Environment.
If your project addresses social, political, or environmental issues, or offers a new perspective to raise awareness and drive social change, we welcome submissions with an impact campaign.
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, December 10th 2025, 12pm CET.
our
pitch
sessions
We seek projects that explore complex issues, events, or crimes through rigorous investigative work. Your project should uncover untold stories, reveal hidden or suppressed information, and challenge established narratives through compelling evidence and in-depth analysis.
We welcome investigations across all domains—social, economic, technological, environmental, criminal, or political—that demonstrate meticulous research, nuanced storytelling, and international appeal.
We seek projects that explore our natural world and humanity's relationship with it. From studying ecosystems and wildlife to examining the impact of human activities on our planet, we welcome stories that reveal both environmental challenges and solutions.
We encourage diverse narratives: indigenous communities living in harmony with their environment, adventure-driven explorations, and discoveries that reveal our planet's diversity.
These projects should resonate internationally and inspire audiences to better understand our relationship with the environment.
We seek projects that decode the past to better understand the present. How have events from ancient civilizations through the 19th and 20th centuries shaped our world today?
Beyond major historical events, we welcome biographies of influential figures who left their mark on history, as well as stories of often-forgotten women who changed humanity's course.
Whether through archives, newly discovered footage, fictionalized images, or animations, all storytelling approaches are encouraged. These projects should deepen our collective understanding of history on an international scale.
who can apply?
Eligible projects
- All talents, whether confirmed or not, can apply: filmmakers, producers, writers;
- Projects should be in advanced development. We do not encourage projects whose principal photography has been completed or which are in post-production;
- Projects should have the financial commitment (no minimum amount) from at least one third-party partner (broadcaster, platform, sales agent, supporting fund, foundation, crowdfunding, NGO, co-producer, etc.). A proof of the confirmed participation of all partners (Letter of commitment “LOC”) is required;
- All formats are welcome in our 3 pitching sessions: broadcast length, series, documentary, etc.
Project assessment
Projects will be assessed and selected by a jury of industry professionals based on the following criteria:
- Power and originality of the story and of the storytelling;
- International relevance and potential for international coproduction;
- Financial feasibility;
- Without being a prerequisite, other elements will be taken into consideration, such as plans for an impact strategy or a green / sustainability certification.
Your pitching
journey
- Selection
6 projects will be selected in each of the 3 pitch sessions;
- Commitment
Selected projects will be revealed in January 2026 and, once their participation is confirmed, they will receive their accreditation to LatAm Content Meeting.
They must agree to follow the whole pitching journey.
- Mentoring
Once selected, each of the 18 projects will be offered mentoring sessions with Industry experts to prepare their video pitch, which should be sent to us before 23 March, 2026.
- Project presentation which consists in:
- A pre-recorded video pitch of 5’ (including trailer) aired on-site;
- A 2’ live presentation, which should ideally focus on production issues (stage of production, financing secured and sought, expectations from the pitch etc.). The mentoring provided by Sunny Side will help you fine-tune your pitch;
- Followed by an 7’ live Q&A session with Decisions Makers guided by seasoned moderators.
- Tailored individual meetings
At least three tailored one-to-one meetings with Decision Makers will be organized according to your wishlist to get straight into creative and financial discussions.
- Awards
- A jury of industry experts will select the best pitched project in each session. The three winners will receive a cash prize with the amount to be announced at a future date.
- Additional special prizes and festival invitations may be granted by industry partners.
- Publication
The information about the selected projects will be published in the LatAm Content Meeting resources made available to buyers and registered delegates. While you will have the opportunity to verify and update this information, please ensure that it is accurate when applying.
Projects Observatory
As part of the Sunny Side of the Doc pitches path, selected and winning projects will benefit from its Project Observatory. Indeed, Sunny Side of the Doc’s commitment goes far beyond the pitch. The objective is to support the development of your project all the way to its international distribution. The Projects Observatory allows our organization to monitor your progress and share your achievements with the international documentary community.
Selected projects will comply with the Call for project’s requests for information and for including its credit and logo where needed.
how to submit
Follow this 3-step guide to submit your project to the Sunny Side of the Doc pitch sessions at the LatAm Content Meeting!
Read the
call for projects
Carefully review the submission guidelines and criteria in the call to ensure your project meets the requirements.
Access the
submission platform
Access the submission platform available on LatAm Content Meeting's website and select "Pitch Submission" as your product type.
Submit
your project
Fill out the submission form, upload the required materials, and submit your project with a €50 entry fee.
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, December 20th 2025, 12pm CET.
why pitch at sunny side?
With 300+ top-level international decision-makers in attendance, representing leading broadcasters, streamers, foundations, sales agents and other funders looking for impactful stories, pitching at sunny side is a unique opportunity to reach your future partners.
what benefits?
Key benefits also include: accessing a qualified and diverse professional audience, mentoring from industry experts, sealing potential financial deals, finding new partners, meeting with peers for potential co-production discussions, and much more.
Our pitching sessions will be held during the marketplace (La Rochelle, 19-22 June) and we will accomodate those who may not be able to travel to France to pitch online. Wherever you are, you’ll have the same chance to pitch.
