Sunny Side of the Doc 2026

The 37th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc will take place from June 22 to 24, 2026, in La Rochelle, France.

Espace Encan, Quai Louis Prunier, 17000 La Rochelle.

22 to 24 June 2026

sunny side 2026

22-24 June 2026

Sunny Side of the Doc returns to La Rochelle for its 37th edition with a renewed vision and strategic partnership with Documentary Campus. Meet & Match is our new, optimised market format connecting producers and decision makers to fast-track co-productions and deals. Combined with cutting-edge talks, sessions on the future of storytelling and production, and inspiring showcases, it’s a market designed to spark partnerships, ideas, and the documentaries of tomorrow.

Right Time – Right Partners – Right Connections

market intelligence

Sunny Side of the Doc, in partnership with Documentary Campus, cuts through the clouds to deliver what the industry needs most: the community, the insights and the connections to move forward.

Through keynotes and straight-talk discussions, the programme tackles the questions the industry is asking. Get direct insight from the leaders shaping the market, with honest conversations on risk, revenue, rights, and the digital shift, plus case studies, practical strategies, and emerging opportunities you can apply immediately to your projects. Connect with the community driving the next wave of documentary storytelling at Sunny Side of the Doc 2026.

Call for projects

Pitch sessions

Submit your project to pitch in front of 300+ decision-makers across key factual genres including Science, History, Nature & Environment, and more.

soon available

Call for applications

Sunny Innovation Lab

Join Sunny Innovation Lab, our training program for non-linear documentaries: XR, podcasts, video games, immersive creations and more, offering tailored development for six selected projects.

soon available

delegate

Grab your Market Pass and participate in the market from June 23 to 26. It includes access to all activities, conferences, and workshops organized during the market in La Rochelle.

exhibitor

Exhibit at Sunny Side of the Doc! Choose the type of stand that suits your the most! Classic stands from 6m² to 18m², tailor-made stands, meeting tables, sellers’ lounge tables, up to you!

Decision maker

Meet 800+ international content producers and 200+ distributors across a wide range of networking events, a unique opportunity to find hidden gem and develop potential business opportunities.

Journalist

Our market is essential for most of international channels and platforms as it is often used as a tool for official announcements. Be the first to reveal the latest news!

Call for project – Meet & Match Submission

Sunny Side of the Doc

04/24/2026

Call for project – Meet & Match Submission

Closing date: Meet & Match submissions for Sunny Side of the Doc will be accepted until 24th, April, 2026, 12pm CET.

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Sunny Side of the Doc

22-25 June 2026