During the busy days of La Rochelle’s Sunny Side of the Doc, we sat down with Kathryn Bonnici, Head of Acquisitions and Development at the Paris-, London- and Barcelona-based firm Java Films, which is one of Europe’s key players selling non-fiction content. Our conversation covered several subjects, including the company’s latest slate of projects, its activities at the Nouvelle Aquitaine gathering and the current climate for doc sales.

The Docs Ireland Marketplace presents filmmakers with the chance to engage directly with prominent figures in the international documentary industry, such as funders, broadcasters, distributors and exhibitors. Scheduled during Docs Ireland 2024 from 21-22 June, at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast, the event offers a unique platform for networking and collaboration. As the sole marketplace dedicated to documentary filmmaking on the island of Ireland, Docs Ireland offers filmmakers the opportunity to pitch their projects through tailored meetings facilitated by the festival’s industry team.