32nd Sunny Side of the Doc

Call for projects

Documentary – feature-length and Shorts
(Project in advanced development stage or in production)

Sunny Side of the Doc is currently looking for strong and original projects in development or production, with potential for international coproduction and with appeal to international broadcasters, co-producers and other funders for its 2021 edition.

Each June, Sunny Side of the Doc creates unique opportunities for the most exciting non-fiction concepts to be pitched directly in front of 300 top-level international buyers, commissioners and distributors in a live event setting.
Through 4 highly coveted pitching sessions (Global Issues, Wildlife, Science/history and Arts & Culture/ Immersive Experiences) and targeted matchmaking, a selection of 42 projects receive critical insights, find potential partners and seal financing deals. Prizes of 3 000€ will be offered to the winners in each category.

To submit your project, you need to register directly on the Sunny Side of the Doc site and get an online pass (Telefilm offers a preferential rate – 385€) or register to the Single Pitch Submission (90€ HT).

Click here to get more information, to submit and to know more about the eligibility criteria.

International Promotion
Telefilm Canada, Montreal
festivals@telefilm.ca
1 800 567-0890