Deadline: May 25, 2026
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, France. The event will feature networking opportunities, presentations, and project screenings for all key players in the documentary industry.
Telefilm Canada and its partners are hosting the Canada Pavilion, offering Canadian companies meeting areas, promotional tools, special accreditation rates, and opportunities to connect with international partners. The initiative aims to increase the visibility of Canadian companies in the global documentary sector and promote their projects to an international audience.
Special Rates:
- First market pass: 475€ (excl. tax), discounted by 85€
- Second and third badges per company: 310€ (excl. tax)
Applications for the new Meet & Match format, designed to accelerate partnerships and deals on new projects, are open now.
How to Register:
- Complete the Canada Pavilion registration form.
- Telefilm Canada and SODEC (for Quebec participants) will send a link to get accreditation and a promotional code (Quebec only).
- Follow the link to register and purchase your market pass.
- All companies will be invited to create or update profiles on RDVCANADA.CA.
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE
Deadlines:
- Meet & Match application: April 24, 2026
- Discounted rate registration: May 25, 2026
This Call for Entries is managed through Dialogue Events. If you do not have an account, please create one and consult the User Guide to submit your application.
About Sunny Side of the Doc:
Sunny Side of the Doc is an international market supporting financing and circulation of documentary projects and completed programs. Each June, over 2,000 participants from 70 countries gather for three days of conference sessions, screenings, presentations, and the new Meet & Match project format, all hosted at Espace Encan, on the harbour side of La Rochelle.
