ISFI Joins Global Indigenous Panel at Sunny Side of the Doc

ISFI Joins Global Indigenous Panel

and Showcases Sámi Documentaries at Sunny Side of the Doc

On Wednesday, June 25, the International Sámi Film Institute (ISFI) will take part in a panel at Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, France. ISFI’s Director, Anne Lajla Utsi, has been invited as a featured speaker in the session titled “Unveiling First Nation Narratives Globally: Case Studies and Organisations Revolutionising the Media Landscape.” In addition to the panel, ISFI will showcase the latest Sámi Documentaries.

When: June 25, 2025, 2:15-3:15pm.
Where: Sunny Side of the Doc, La Rochelle, France, The Conference Room.

About the Panel

Unveiling First Nation Narratives Globally: Case Studies and Organisations Revolutionising the Media Landscape.

Explore the significant impact of First Nation perspectives on global media through the insightful case study of “The Kimberley and Atomic Paradise”. Hear from Nick Robinson Wild Pacific Media and John Harvey and Sally Aitken SAM Content.

Step into a vibrant, cross-cultural dialogue at the Global First Nation Film Panel, where visionary leaders from around the world converge to redefine the art of storytelling. This panel features Nic Meloney from CBC, Naomi Johnson of ImagineNATIVE, and Anne Lajla Utsi from the International Sami Film Institute. Together, they will explore the transformative power of indigenous voices in reshaping media and cultural landscapes.

About Sunny Side of the Doc

Sunny side of the doc has been bringing the international documentary community together for more than 30 years. It organises events and activities throughout the year, and its signature event – the international marketplace – is held live in June in La Rochelle, June 23-26, 2025. Read more here.