The Documentary Reset
Sunny Side of the Doc charts a path forward through storytelling innovation
Sunny Side of the Doc 2025, taking place from 23 to 26 June in La Rochelle, marks a decisive turn for the international documentary market. Under the theme «New Routes to Storytelling,» the 36th edition addresses the instability facing the global documentary ecosystem: declining public funding, the fragmentation of traditional distribution, and the urgency to elevate under-represented voices.
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News
Ex Oriente Film 2025 launches with 17 documentary projects
Sunny Side of the Doc launches «Sunny Academy» for emerging talent
Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 announces full official selection
Interview
«The priority was to put the dialogue back at Sunny Side»
Managing Director Aurélie Reman about ethical co-productions, the decentralisation of storytelling, and the need for tougher conversations in a changing industry landscape.
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