Sunny Side of The Doc Documentary Festival 2026
From June 22 to 24, 2026, the Sunny Side of the Doc International Festival and Market makes its grand return to La Rochelle with a redesigned format.
This 37th edition confirms more than ever its status as an essential event for documentary professionals from around the world.
For three days, the international community gathers at Espace Encan, on Quai Louis Prunier, to exchange ideas, develop partnerships, and imagine the documentaries of tomorrow.
Book your hotel in La Rochelle now!
The 2026 edition marks a major evolution with a market structure optimized to meet the new realities of the sector.
The objective is clear: to foster effective and targeted professional exchanges.
Among the new features:
This new format aims to create an environment conducive to concrete connections, international collaborations, and innovative projects.
Sunny Side of the Doc brings together producers, broadcasters, distributors, platforms, and decision-makers from numerous countries.
More than a festival, it is a true international marketplace where the major trends in documentary are taking shape.
In-depth discussions on storytelling, production, and the business of documentary content: the event fosters international synergies.
Located near the city center and La Rochelle's main event venues, the Hotel Central Park is the perfect address for attending Sunny Side of the Doc 2026.
After your days of business meetings and conferences, enjoy our wellness area, ideal for relaxation!
This 37th edition confirms more than ever its status as an essential event for documentary professionals from around the world.
For three days, the international community gathers at Espace Encan, on Quai Louis Prunier, to exchange ideas, develop partnerships, and imagine the documentaries of tomorrow.
Book your hotel in La Rochelle now!
A 2026 format focused on B2B efficiency
The 2026 edition marks a major evolution with a market structure optimized to meet the new realities of the sector.
The objective is clear: to foster effective and targeted professional exchanges.
Among the new features:
- Roundtable pitches: traditional on-stage presentations give way to direct and in-depth meetings, prioritizing exchange and discussion.
- Redesigned market structure: adapted to both linear productions and digital-first strategies.
- High-level sessions: conferences and debates dedicated to the future of documentary, new narrative formats, and emerging business models.
This new format aims to create an environment conducive to concrete connections, international collaborations, and innovative projects.
A strategic hub for documentary creation
Sunny Side of the Doc brings together producers, broadcasters, distributors, platforms, and decision-makers from numerous countries.
More than a festival, it is a true international marketplace where the major trends in documentary are taking shape.
In-depth discussions on storytelling, production, and the business of documentary content: the event fosters international synergies.
Stay at the Hotel Central Park**** in La Rochelle
Located near the city center and La Rochelle's main event venues, the Hotel Central Park is the perfect address for attending Sunny Side of the Doc 2026.
After your days of business meetings and conferences, enjoy our wellness area, ideal for relaxation!
