Sunny Side of the Doc 2024 | Canada Pavilion
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 35th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace for documentary and narrative experiences, will take place from June 24 to 27, 2024 in La Rochelle. Several networking events as well as presentations and project screenings will be organized for all key players in the documentary industry.
Telefilm Canada and its partners are joining forces in a trade mission under the umbrella of the Canada Pavilion during Sunny Side of the Doc and will be offering an array of services, meeting areas, promotion tools and special rates for accreditation. The goal of this initiative is to increase the visibility of Canadian companies in the documentary industry as well as helping them find partners while promoting their projects to an international audience.
Telefilm Canada will offer a reduced rate of 435€ (excl. tax), a discount of 105€, on the purchase of a badge of the market pass.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Register with the Canada Pavilion to get Telefilm Canada’s delegation rate.
SODEC offers an additional discount on the purchase of an accreditation for Quebec companies (1 accreditation per company). Once you have registered with the Canada Pavilion, SODEC will contact you to send you the discount code and the link to purchase your accreditation.
- This Call for Entries will be submitted through Dialogue Events.
- If you do not have a Dialogue account, please create one here.
- Please consult the User Guide to submit your application.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- The applicant must be a Canadian controlled entity within the meaning of the Investment Canada Act;
- Participants must be employed by a private company in Canada;
- Participants primary activity must be related to the film, television or new media industry.
HOW TO REGISTER
- Complete the Canada Pavilion registration form.
- Upon receipt of your registration form, Telefilm Canada or Sodec (Quebec customers) will send you a link to get your accreditation and a promotional code (Quebec customers only).
- You will then need to register with Sunny Side of the Doc to complete the purchase of your market pass.
- All companies will be contacted for the collect of their promotional material and to create or update your profile(s) on RDVCANADA.CA
ABOUT THE MARKET
Sunny Side of the Doc is the international market dedicated to supporting the international financing of documentary projects and the circulation of completed programs.
Every June, the 4-day event brings together more than 2,000 participants (decision makers, producers, filmmakers, sales agents, foundations and funders) from 60+ countries.
Challenging and thought-provoking conference sessions, pitch competitions (with prizes), presentations by broadcasters, screenings and special events, all in a large exhibition and conference venue, Espace Encan, on the harbour side of La Rochelle.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding the submission process, please contact Zaïda Bourguiba.
If you have question regarding the Canada Pavilion at Sunny Side of the Doc, please contact Kate Maurice, Advisor, Event Planning & Programming.
Promotion and Communications
Telefilm Canada, Montreal
DL-Festivals@telefilm.ca
1 800 567-0890