newcomers at sunny side of the doc 2015
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New players, new platforms, new talents are making their way to the leading international marketplace for documentary, Sunny Side of the Doc. This guide introduces Newcomers' opportunities, advantages and supports in line with Sunny Side long time mission to facilitate global market access to emerging producers, digital producers and creators of technical solutions within the documentary community.TRANSCRIPT
MONDAY 22ND TO THURSDAY 25TH JUNE 2015
LA ROCHELLE-FRANCE
NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2015
NEWCOMERSNEWCOMERS
NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2015
NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2015
La RochelleFRANCE
For 26 years, Sunny Side of the Doc has become one of the major international
documentary and factual markets. In 2014, 300 decision-makers – Commissioning Editors,
Foundation and other public funding execs, Distributors with investment resources –
came together with well over 1000 producers looking for pre-buy and coproduction
deals. In all over 2000 documentary professionals attended from 60 countries around
the world.
Key international broadcasters choose Sunny Side as the place to meet
producers & distributors and communicate their programming needs and channel
strategies.
2000 DOCUMENTARY PROFESSIONALS
300 DECISION-MAKERS
60 COUNTRIES
260 NEWCOMERS
FOR THE SUNNY SIDE TEAM IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME MISSION TO SUPPORT EMERGINGPRODUCERS , NEW TALENTS, NATIVE DIGITAL PRODUCERS AND CREATORS OF TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS WITHIN THE DOCUMENTARY COMMUNITY.
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES Promoting coproduction, pre-sales and sales of finished films and projects in development
Developing new territories in the international factual market: Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe,
Latin America, Middle East and North Africa
Highlighting new trends in factual storytelling: new multiplatform storytelling, new
technologies, new distribution platforms
Share ideas and experiences on future trends and challenges
Develop the independent production sector
Promote access to new and emerging professionals, giving opportunities to meet key
sector figures.
NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2015
BENEFITS FOR NEWCOMERSNEWCOMERS SPECIAL: 25% DISCOUNT First time at Sunny Side ? Benefit from this special rate. This discount is valid for the 4 day
passes, standard & premium packs, or participation under a group stand. It does not
apply to exhibitors or other special rates.
MARKET PRESENTATION FOR NEWCOMERSOn the first day of the market, get an overview with a member of our team, to get the
best out of Sunny Side and best promote your project. This presentation will also be an
opportunity to start connecting.
MEETING WITH OUR EXPERTSBefore the event as a newcomer you can book 2 meetings with experts on our online platform.
During Sunny Side you can book more meetings depending on availability. Our experts are
specialists in particular territories or areas of the industry, and can help with connections to the
right people at Sunny Side.
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PITCH SESSIONSThe daily themed pitch sessions are open to all participants. They’re the place to be for
commissioning editors and the opportunity for you to hear from the decision makers about
what they are looking for. Here are the 7 pitch sessions in 2015:
History, Science & Knowledge, Natural History & Wildlife, Global Issues,
Arts & Culture, Interactive Transmedia Documentaries,
Mix Docs (investigative projects only from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East).
PANELS & WORKSHOPSInterested in Broadcaster needs, new sources of funding, or the latest industry developments?
The conference programme analyses, debates and informs on industry trends and gives valuable
insight for your projects. Find out more about the conference programme in the online schedule and the
What When Where guide available in the delegate bag.
THE SUNNY LAB LABELToday interactive cross-media components have become more and more
integrated into global documentary projects. The 2015 edition of Sunny Side
will reflect this trend by incorporating the interactive conferences &
workshops into the general programme, with an easily identifiable Sunny
Lab label. These case studies workshops and debates will keep you up to
date in this constantly evolving field, with new funds, new models of
development, new technologies & new ways to reach audiences.
WHAT’S ON?
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GRAND ECRANThe public screening programme at Sunny Side is independent of the project selection
and this year will showcase Wildlife, Natural History & Nature films.
TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF THE MARKET
Use the online updated schedule to plan meetings before the event
Use your professional account for access to decision makers’ & distributor’s contact
details to introduce them to your project, and find out about the
projects/programmes already registered
If you are not on one of the group stands, you can arrange meetings on the
harbourside terrace.
WHAT’S ON?SOCIAL EVENTS Breakfasts, lunches, drinks and parties are a great time to socialize and develop your
network in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
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YOUR PROJECTS Register your projects in the catalogue under 3 categories.
Commissioned projects: Projects will be displayed in a full page in the cata-
logue and are automatically part of the preselection for the pitch sessions.
Projects in development (not commissioned): will also be listed in the
catalogue by factual genre.
Finished programmes: Programmes for sale will be available in our video
library for buyers and distributors and will also appear in the catalogue.
HOW TO REGISTER Individual Accreditation: 1, 2 or 4-day pass
Group Stand Accreditation: participation under a group stand, which bring
together producers on one stand, and may represent countries, regions,
institutions, or associations. They provide an enhanced market profile, access to a
greater network, and discounted rates.
Special rates for the following territories: Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Israel, China,
Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, South East Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa.
PLEASE CONTACT THE SALES TEAM FOR FURTHER DETAILS
WHAT’S ON?
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GROUP STANDS AT SUNNY SIDE 2014- ABPITV Brazilian TV Producers [Brazil]
- AG DOK German Documentaries [Germany]
- APARR - Région Franche Comté [France]
- Agence Film Réunion [France]
- AST - Association science et télévision [France]
- Screen Australia
- Basque Audiovisual [Spain]
- Beijing Delegation [China]
- Catalan Films & TV [Spain]
- Conseil régional de Lorraine [France]
- Doc It [Italy]
- EDN European Documentary Network [worldwide]
- Eurodoc
- Franco Doc: Umbrella for francophone countries including Québec, French
speaking Belgium and Luxembourg
- Hot Docs – OMDC Ontario Media Development Corporation [Canada]
- Imaginove – Primi [Région Rhône-Alpes/Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur]
[France]
- Korean producers [South-Korea]
- Les producteurs du Languedoc Roussillon [France]
- Pictanovo [Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais] [France]
- Polish Docs [Poland]
- Pôle Audiovisuel de la Charente Maritime [France]
- SATEV : Syndicat des agences de presse télévisée [France]
- Sevilla documenta [Spain]
- SPI : Syndicat des Producteurs Indépendants [France]
- South African indies [South Africa]
- TVFI - TV France International [France]
- Welsh producers
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SERVICES AT SUNNY SIDEREGISTRATION INCLUDES: Access to the market, panels, conferences, workshops, drinks & events organized by
Sunny Side
Access to an online professional account: projects, programmes &
participants database
Useful documents in the delegates bag:
Projects & Programmes, Who’s Who & Decision Makers guide (participants
database), Doc Sellers Guide, What When Where (schedule of all events)
MORE SERVICES AT SUNNY SIDE: Video Library
Business Center
Decision Makers’ Lounge
Press center
Restaurant
Café
Free Wi-Fi access throughout the market.
Simoultaneous Translations services in English, French and Chinese
for panels and pitching sessions in the auditorium
Free cloakroom service
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GETTING AROUND 100 bikes available in front of the Espace Encan to ride freely in the city center.
Booking at the registration desk, with your badge or check deposit.
- Free access to“le Passeur”, boat-shuttle between the Michel Crépeau Library and
the Old Port (city centre), on presentation of your badge.
- On-demand chauffeur service to go anywhere in La Rochelle.
During daytime, from 9am to 7pm, on-demand at the Hospitality Desk.
During the evening, until 2am, on-call.
- The Aquarium Car Park, in front of the Espace Encan, is fee-paying and
accessible to all cars.
LA ROCHELLE TRAVEL INFOFind out here about hotel accommodation, travel to La Rochelle, restaurants and
visitor attractions:
http://www.holidays-la-rochelle.co.uk/
SERVICES AT SUNNY SIDE
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CONTACT SUNNY SIDE
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Tel. + 33(0)5 46 55 79 79
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