The worldwide documentary market Sunny Aspect of the Doc concluded its thirty fifth version on June 27 in La Rochelle, France, attracting 2,100 individuals from 68 international locations. The four-day occasion, themed “Charting the Future”, featured 90 exhibitors and hosted 250 worldwide decision-makers.
That includes keynotes from PBS, an XR artist and Australia’s Aboriginal Voices, this system additionally showcases Nigerian documentaries for the primary time in addition to a line-up of French channels and teams together with France Télévisions, Arte, Canal+, TF1, M6 and Altice Media.
Seven pitch periods highlighted worldwide co-production alternatives, with winners coming from Australia, Iran, France, Eire, Canada, Malaysia, Kenya, Germany and the USA. Offered the primary undertaking.
Mathieu Béjot, Director of Technique and Improvement, mentioned: “Within the present context of social polarization, rising extremism and worldwide geopolitical tensions, Sunny Aspect is extra necessary than ever to assist highly effective and influential A strong documentary style.
Trying forward, managing director Aurélie Reman outlined plans to broaden the occasion’s world attain. “Our purpose is to convey collectively documentary expertise from 5 continents in a extra resilient and dedicated neighborhood,” Lehman mentioned.
The group introduced the launch of the Sunshine Academy, which goals to coach a brand new technology of storytellers around the globe. As a part of this initiative, Sunny Aspect will arrange a presentation on the first Latin American Content material Market in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from March 10 to 13, 2025.
Upcoming occasions embody the eighth PiXii Pageant in La Rochelle and Rochefort from 17 to twenty October 2024, and the eighth PiXii Pageant in La Rochelle from 23 to 26 June 2025. thirty sixth Sunny Aspect of the Doc.
The market continues to diversify to incorporate all components of the documentary worth chain, together with influencers, archives and distributors taking part in an more and more necessary function in pre-financing programmes.
2024 Sunny Aspect of Paperwork Winners
Promotional Convention Winners
Finest Science Briefing (Sponsored by PBS Distribution) “The Mind Backyard” Storyland PTY LTD. (Australia) Director: Randall Wooden
Finest New Voice Presentation (Sponsored by Al Jazeera and AJB DOC Movie Pageant) “Wild Oak Desires” Seven Springs Movies (Iran) Director: Marjan Khosravi
Finest International Situation Presentation (Sponsored by RTBF) Inside Gaza Factstory, AFP – AFP (France) Director: Hélène Lam Trong
Particular Jury Point out: The Silence of the Lambs EZ Movies (Eire) Director: Ciaran Deeney
Finest Arts & Tradition Promotional Movie (Sponsored by Al Jazeera Documentary Channel and AJB DOC Movie Pageant) “The Form of Blue” Intuitive Photos inc. (Canada) Director: Sibyla Patrizia
Finest Affect Marketing campaign Promotion “Monster Delusion” “Get Collectively” (Malaysia) Director: Beatrice Leong
Finest Nature & Conservation Promotion (Sponsored by Blue Ant Media and Love Nature) “Empalikino” Ripple Productions Ltd (Kenya) Director: Eric Mwangi
Finest Historic Promotional Movie Our Sister Angela: Black Energy in East Germany Florianfilm GmbH (Germany), Dare Photos (USA), La Lutta (USA) Administrators: Jascha Hannover and Katharina Warda
Particular Point out of the Jury: “The Curse of Sugar” Hauteville Productions (France) Director: Mathilde Damoisel
Particular Award
AIDC Award: “Wild Oak Desires” (Iran)
Promotion Doctoral Award: “Satellite tv for pc of Buru Laï” (France)
Scholar Alternative Award: “Ba’s Ebook” (Canada)
IMZ Award: “Niemeyer 4Ever” (France)
Roch Bozino de l’engagement Award: “Tales and Sentences” (France)
Affect Social Membership Award: “Each Different Lady” (Gambia)
Finest Affect Movie Award: “Unpopular” (Chile)
Documentary Society Award: “Satellite tv for pc de Broulette” (France)
DocEdge Award: “Yurlu | Nation” (Australia)
Vital Movie Award: “Yulu | “国” (Australia)
Al Jazeera Documentary Trade Day Award: “Into Gaza” (France)
