Sunny Side of the Doc Unveils 2022 Pitches, Achieves Perfect Gender Balance
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Following two pandemic-caused online editions, Sunny Side of the Doc, the international marketplace for documentary and narrative experiences, has unveiled the pitch selection for its 33rd edition.48 projects from 22 countries will be presented across eight pitch sessions across three genre categories – global issues, wildlife and conservation, and science, history, arts and culture.
The submissions this year were in response to the event’s callout for new voices.The event has achieved a perfect 50/50 gender balance among the directors of the selected projects.
These sessions will take place during the marketplace in front of more than 400 international decision-makers, including broadcasters, streamers, foundations, sales agents and other investors Eight winners will each receive a cash prize of €3,000 ($3,164) from the respective pitch session sponsors.
For the first time, a “Coup de Coeur” award will be presented by international student delegations to a director who has submitted a first or second documentary project.The event will take place June 20-23 June in La Rochelle, France.
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