Sunny Side of the Doc accredited delegates have the opportunity to take part in the Ex Oriente Series open program, being held at the University of La Rochelle. Check out the selection of activities open to #SSD24 delegates!
Sunday, June 23
9:30 – 10:00 KEYNOTE by leading tutor, and producer Ruth Reid (UK)
University / Amphi 1
Keynote to the program from producer and leading tutor Ruth Reid.
17:15 – 18:30 LECTURE: Docuseries at the international market by Samuel Joyce (UK)
University / Amphi 1
Introduction to the docuseries international markets by Acquisitions & Content Manager Samuel Joyce (UK). How, when, why and what are the conditions when working with TVF International, the world's leading independent distributor of documentaries and factual series.
Monday, June 24
9:30 – 11:30 MASTERCLASS: Writing in episodic storytelling Chris Westendorp (NL)
University / Amphi 1
Hands-on lecture on script writing in serial storytelling by filmmaker and screenwriter Chris Westendorp (NL), including Q&A.
17:15 – 18:15 LECTURE: Key aspects of producing documentary series by Nicolas Deschamps (FR)
University / Amphi 1
Lecture by Realworks producer and head of International Coproductions at 3e Oeil, former commissioning editor (ARTE, France TV) and scrip doctor Nicolas Deschamps (FR), incl. Q&A.
Tuesday, June 25
10:00 – 11:30 LECTURE: Budgeting for episodic projects by producer Malin Hüber (SE)
University / Amphi 1
Malin Hüber is a producer based in Sweden working in the field of art and film. She focuses on new voices and perspectives and works closely with her filmmakers. Hüber has produced the award-winning short doc series Sport Kids (2015), Lucky One by Mia Engberg (2019), Blomster by Neil Wigardt (2023) and the forthcoming Meril by Victoria Verseau and has worked on series for the streamers as producer and line producer, including Q&A.
Program organised in partnership with Sunny Side of the Doc
Financially supported by Creative Europe MEDIA Programme, Czech Film Fund and Ministry of Culture Czech Republic
How do I get there?
Ex Oriente Series workshop takes place at LA ROCHELLE UNIVERSITÉ*, 1 Parv. Fernand Braudel, 17000 La Rochelle, France. *Access the facility with your badge.