Sunny Side Of The Doc Announces Key Speakers for 2026 Event, Addressing Documentary Industry Challenges
Sunny Side of the Doc, an international documentary marketplace held in La Rochelle, France, has announced its first speakers for the 2026 edition. The event will feature a keynote address by Oscar-winning producer Helle Faber, who will discuss international co-production amidst changing industry dynamics. Other speakers include Ben Zand, founder and CEO of Zandland, who will explore audience engagement in the digital age. The event aims to tackle challenges such as financing gaps, international alliances, and the impact of exclusivity and platform power on the documentary industry. It will also address the narrative role of AI and the potential of archives as content engines. 
