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4th Global Pitch 2024

Online, Virtual, February 6 to 7, 2024

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

(Documentary project in advanced development, all formats)  

Sunny Side of the Doc is currently seeking projects in advanced development with the financial commitment of at least one partner to participate in the 4th edition of Global Pitch for Global Change. 

The aim of these two days of online pitching is to facilitate international coproductions and financing of projects dealing with global issues. You will have the opportunity to pitch and defend your project in front of around a hundred high-level international decision-makers representing major broadcasters, streamers, foundations, buyers and other financiers looking for impactful stories. 

The Global Pitch is a unique opportunity for 12 selected projects to reach over a hundred key decision-makers through online pitches and tailor-made meetings. 

The best project, selected by a jury of documentary experts, will receive €3,000 from the Global Pitch sponsor(s) and two accreditations for Sunny Side of the Doc, which takes place from 24 to 27 June 2024 in La Rochelle. Other special prizes and invitations to festivals may also be awarded by their professional partners. 

Participants will also have the opportunity to attend keynote presentations by industry experts, meet with a wide range of qualified professionals to forge partnerships, and find financing or new co-production opportunities. 

DETAILS 

  • Competitive: Yes 
  • Entry fees: Yes
  • Please note that all projects must be submitted directly to the Market. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  

FOCUS OF THE YEAR

DOCS FOR THE FUTURE: Mapping a Sustainable World 

The world is facing major challenges: migrations, famine, health, education, gender equality, climate change, rising nationalism, etc. To achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, the United Nations has identified 17 sustainable development goals that go far beyond climate issues alone. 

Sunny Side’s Global Pitch aims to continue mobilizing the documentary community around the major issues of our time, so that it can help to be a vector for change. Global Pitch 2024 is therefore intended to be about commitment and mobilization as well as analysis. It is the first part of the 2024 focus, which will look at Mapping the Future of our ecosystem and the documentary genre itself during the 35th edition in La Rochelle. 

For more information, consult the Call for Projects



ABOUT 

Sunny Side of the Doc is the international community and marketplace dedicated to linear and non-linear documentary. Every June, a specific event brings together decision makers, producers, filmmakers, sales agents and funders to support the international financing of documentary projects and the circulation of completed programs. The 4-day market offers unique creative, business and networking opportunities for the 2,200+ participants from 60 countries through a mix of high-level pitching sessions, panels on the latest industry trends and an exhibition hall. The 35th Sunny Side of the Doc will be held in La Rochelle from 24-27 June 2024. Doc Services, the organizer of Sunny side of the Doc, is a member of 1% for the Planet. 

Promotion and Communications
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
DL-Festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890