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Sunny Side Of The Doc Wraps 35th Edition, Pledges Support For Documentary Field In Time Of “Societal Polarization, Rise Of Extremism”
Sunny Side of the Doc, the international documentary marketplace, wrapped its 35th edition at a time of "societal polarization" and "rising extremism."
The anniversary event brought together major broadcasters, streamers, foundations, distributors, financiers, and museums from around the world, as well as 90 exhibitors, all looking to acquire, sell, or co-produce nonfiction content for a global audience. “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,” he said. The European Union as a whole has traditionally supported the arts, including documentary film with public spending (Sunny Side receives some of its funding from the EU’s media program).
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