NEWCOMERS GUIDE / 23 JUNE LA ROCHELLE / FRANCE

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1 20 / 23 JUNE LA ROCHELLE / FRANCE

2 FOR THE SUNNY SIDE TEAM, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME MISSION TO SUPPORT EMERGING PRODUCERS, NEW TALENTS, NATIVE DIGITAL PRODUCERS AND CREATORS OF TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS WITHIN THE GLOBAL DOCUMENTARY COMMUNITY. For 26 years, Sunny Side of the Doc has become one of the major international documentary and factual markets. In 2015, 260 decision makers commissioning editors, foundations and other public funding execs, distributors with investment resources came together with well over 1,000 producers looking for pre-buy and coproduction deals. Over 2,000 documentary professionals attended from 60 countries around the world. La Rochelle FRANCE Key international broadcasters choose Sunny Side as the place to meet producers & distributors, and communicate their programming needs and channel strategies. LTER N TIVES DOCUMENTARY GLOBALLY 27 TH EDITION - 20 / 23 JUNE 2016 LA ROCHELLE / FRANCE 2,000+ Delegates 260 Decision Makers 60 Countries 237 Newcomers

3 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.

4 BENEFITS FOR NEWCOMERS NEWCOMERS SPECIAL RATE: 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. MEETING WITH OUR EXPERTS Before 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. MARKET PRESENTATION FOR NEWCOMERS On the first day, get an overview of the market with a member of our team, to get the best out of Sunny Side and promote your project efficiently. This presentation will also be an opportunity to start connecting.

5 WHAT S ON? PITCH SESSIONS The 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 what decision makers are looking for. Here are the 7 pitch sessions in 2016: 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 & WORKSHOPS Interested 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 all delegates bags. THE SUNNY LAB LABEL Today interactive cross-media components have become more and more integrated into global documentary projects. The 2016 edition of Sunny Side of the Doc 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 with this constantly evolving field, including new funds, new models of development, new technologies & new ways to reach audiences.

6 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. GRAND ECRAN 2016 The public screening programme at Sunny Side is independent of the project selection and will showcase the most recent and original Global Issues films from around the world. TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF THE MARKET Use the online schedule (updated daily) 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 participating under group stands, you can arrange meetings on the harbourside terrace.

7 WHAT S ON? YOUR PROJECTS Register your projects in the catalogue under 3 categories. Commissioned projects: Projects will be displayed in a full page in the catalogue 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, Asia, Middle East, North Africa. PLEASE CONTACT THE SALES TEAM FOR FURTHER DETAILS andres@sunnysideofthedoc.com, jessica@sunnysideofthedoc.com, pauline@sunnysideofthedoc.com, kevin@sunnysideofthedoc.com

8 GROUP STANDS AT SUNNY SIDE 2015 AGDOK - German Documentaries - Germany AST-Association Sciences et Télévision- France Screen Australia Basque Audiovisual - Spain Brazilian TV Producers- Brazil Catalan Films & TV - Spain China Producers - - China Chinese Pavilion - - China CNEX Foundation / CNEX Studio -Taïwan DOC IT - Associazione Documentaristi Italiani - Italy Docs From Spain EDN - European Documentary Network - Denmark Eurodoc - France Franco Doc : Film Fund Luxembourg Franco Doc : Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)- Québec -Canada Franco Doc : WBI-Wallonie Bruxelles Images - Belgium IMAGINOVE-Région Rhone Alpes - France Nordics : Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden Normandie - France OMDC / Hot Docs Ontario - Canada On Screen Manitoba - Canada Pôle Audiovisuel de la Charente Maritime - France Polish Docs - Poland PRIMI-Région Provence-Alpes-Côte-D Azur - France PXN - Association des producteurs nouveaux medias indépendants - France Région Limousin - France Région Nord Pas de Calais - PICTANOVO - France Région Poitou Charentes - France SATEV- Syndicat des Agences de Presse Audiovisuelles- France South African Indies South Africa SPI - Syndicat des Producteurs Indépendants - France Taiwan Docs -Taïwan Tokyo Docs Tokyo TV Forum - Japan TV France International - France URPAC - Horizons Réunion Réunion Island - France USPA - Union Syndicale de la production audiovisuelle France

9 SERVICES AT SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC REGISTRATION 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 bags: Projects & Programmes, Who s Who & Decision Makers guide (participants database), What When Where (schedule of all events). AND ALSO: 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

10 SERVICES AT SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC 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 PRACTICAL INFO Click here to book your hotel accommodation Or contact: +33 (0) resa@larochelle-evenements.fr For restaurants and visitor attractions in La Rochelle, visit:

11 CONTACT SUNNY SIDE 21 bis Quai Maubec La Rochelle, France Tel. + 33(0) welcome@sunnysideofthedoc.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER twitter.com/sunnysidedoc LIKE US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/sunnysideofthedoc SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL youtube.com/sunnysideofthedoc SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC 2016 TEASER PLAY VIDEO HERE N LTER TIVES DOCUMENTARY GLOBALLY