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Sunny Side of the Doc Wraps 35th Edition, Eyes Global Expansion Amid ‘Rise of Extremism’


The international documentary market Sunny Side of the Doc concluded its 35th edition, drawing 2,100 participants from 68 countries.

The program featured keynotes from PBS, an XR artist, and First Nations Australian voices, as well as the first showcase of Nigerian documentaries and the lineups from French channels and groups like France Télévisions, Arte, Canal+, TF1, M6 and Altice Media. Mathieu Béjot, director of strategy and development, said: “In the current context marked by societal polarization, the rise of extremism, and international geopolitical tensions, Sunny Side supports the powerful and impactful documentary genre more than ever.” Best Arts & Culture Pitch (Sponsored by Al Jazeera Documentary Channel & AJB DOC Film Festival) “The Shape of Blue” Intuitive Pictures inc. (Canada) Director: Sybilla Patrizia

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