CALL FOR ENTRIES

The 37th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace for documentary experiences will take place from June 22 to 24, 2026 in La Rochelle. Networking events, presentations, and project screenings will be organized for all key players in the documentary industry.

During Sunny Side of the Doc, Telefilm Canada and its partners are joining forces in a trade mission, under the umbrella of the Canada Pavilion, and will be offering an array of services: meeting areas, promotional 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 475€ (excl. tax), a discount of 85€, on the purchase of a badge of the market pass; second and third badges per company will be reduced to 310€ (excl. tax).

Applications for the *new* Meet & Match format, an optimized market designed to accelerate partnerships and deals on new projects are open until April 24, 2026.

*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.

HOW TO REGISTER 

• Complete the Canada Pavilion registration form.
• Upon receipt of your registration form, Telefilm Canada and SODEC (Quebec customers) will send you a link to get your accreditation and additional promotional code (Quebec customers only). 
• You will then need to register following the link that will be provided and instructions to complete the purchase of your market pass.  
• All companies will be contacted to invite you to create or update your profile(s) on RDVCANADA.CA

ABOUT 

Sunny Side of the Doc is an international market dedicated to supporting the international financing of documentary projects and the circulation of completed programs. Every June, the 3-day event brings together more than 2,000 participants (decision makers, producers, filmmakers, sales agents, foundations and funders) from 70 countries. Challenging and thought-provoking conference sessions, the *new* “Meet and Match” format for new projects, 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 question regarding the Canada Pavilion, please contact Erika Loyola.

If you have questions regarding the submission process, please contact Justin Clement.

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