Sunny Side of the Doc has become a major global marketplace that brings together each year documentary and specialist factual filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, commissioners, distributors and innovators, from around the world over 4 days to sell or buy projects and programmes, and to find partners. The next Sunny Side will be held in La Rochelle, France from June 20-23, 2016.Now in its 27th year, Sunny Side of the Doc has opened up unique opportunities for all +2,000 professionals from 60 countries, to foster creative and financial collaborations, follow the latest industry trends, pitch new unscripted and non-fiction concepts, make new connections, gain insights on the most recent factual initiatives and reflect on the changing face of broadcast and distribution with the increasing demand of audience expectations. Through a 3,000m² exhibition hall and a variety of high-level keynotes, channels & platforms showcases, panel discussions, pitch competitions with prizes, hands-on workshops and screenings, Sunny Side of the Doc has an exceptional reputation for deal-making and access to emerging territories for factual : Asia Pacific, the Americas, Middle East and Africa.Sunny Lab also offers the opportunity to encounter new creative horizons and shed a welcome light on technological innovations, interactive storytelling and new ways to engage audiences through conferences; case studies and R&D Exclusives sessions at the heart of the general 4-day programme.Both structured and informal social events such as producer-to-producer breakfasts, experts consultations, thematic lunches, drinks on stand and parties allow delegates to develop professional networks, globally.Key benefits:• be in the know about key international broadcasters’ programming needs• move concretely towards new forms of interactive storytelling • discover new financing and distribution models• connect with emerging territories, talents and technologies for factual.